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Last updated: August 12, 2026, 6:31 PM ET

Tennis and Track

Elena Rybakina rallied from a set and a break down to defeat Naomi Osaka in three sets in their Canadian Open quarter-final. On the track, Great Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith claimed historic 400m gold at the European Championships in Birmingham, becoming the joint-most decorated man in the event's history. In the pool, Angharad Evans won her first European gold in the 100m breaststroke in Paris.

Cricket Roundup

In The Hundred, Welsh Fire and MI London were eliminated after defeats in their final group matches. Later, Ellyse Perry smashed an unbeaten 62 to lead Birmingham Phoenix to a five-wicket win over MI London. Meanwhile, Afghanistan secured a one-day series victory over Ireland at Stormont with a record team total.

College Sports News

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has drawn attention for his unusually muscular physique, sparking debate about ideal QB builds. In SEC basketball, projections range from undefeated seasons to missing the NCAA tournament for every team. Elsewhere, Seth Trimble has committed to Louisville after a court ruling granted a fifth season of eligibility to his class.

Golf and Fantasy Baseball

Rory McIlroy said he is confident he’ll reach a compromise to fulfill the PGA Tour’s 15-event minimum to maintain his dual membership. The FedEx Cup playoffs begin at the St. Jude Championship, with spots in the Tour Championship on the line. For fantasy baseball managers, Tristan Cockcroft suggests looking in the Bronx for late-season trade targets.

WNBA and NBA Cup

Stephanie White defended her players after being booed in Indiana, receiving support from Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. The latest WNBA Power Rankings show time running out for teams jockeying for playoff seeds. In the NBA, the league has revealed the 2026 NBA Cup group stage schedule, format, and groups.

Other Sports Briefs

Great Britain’s dressage team secured qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning silver at the FEI World Championships. A Texas judge upheld the removal of a Tulsa Little League team from the Southwest Region, ending their bid for the Little League Baseball World Series.