General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 13, 2026, 9:51 AM ET

College Football Preview

ESPN's preseason All-America team highlights the nation's best players at every position as the 2026 season approaches, while Bill Connelly's final SP+ rankings break down the projections and production numbers that will shape the early games. For fantasy drafters, Matt Bowen identifies 20 players to target across all rounds, from first-round superstars to late-round sleepers. Under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, Lamar Jackson is adapting to a revamped Ravens scheme, and Dan Orlovsky's annual QB trait rankings evaluate Josh Allen's arm strength, Jackson's rushing prowess, and Caleb Williams' improvisation skills.

MLB, PLL, and NBA

The latest MLB Rank in-season update ranks baseball's top 50 players as the regular season winds down, reflecting the hottest performances. In the Premier Lacrosse League, PLL Power Rankings for Week 13 show Boston and Philly surging in the East ahead of the playoffs. For hoops fans, the league has released the full NBA Cup schedule for the fourth annual in-season tournament, including group stage details and format changes.

Fight Night and Track & Field

This weekend, UFC 330 sees Islam Makhachev defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry, with the Russian stating he "does not have much time left" in the organization. At the European Athletics Championships, Keely Hodgkinson advanced to the women's 800m final after a dramatic fall by rival Audrey Werro, whose appeal was denied. On the tennis circuit, Iga Swiatek reached the Canadian Open final for the first time in what she calls her "toughest season," setting up a clash with Elena Rybakina after both won three-set semi-finals.

Soccer, Golf, and Gymnastics

Swansea City suffered a major injury blow as Cameron Burgess ruptured his Achilles and will undergo surgery, missing the start of the Championship season. In golf, an amateur player admitted "stupidity" after faking a hole-in-one at a US tournament, saying he "completely made a fool" of himself. British gymnast Ruby Evans shared how she copes with fame and social media pressure ahead of the European Championships, while Eddie Jones explained his unusual coaching method for Japan's rugby team—using geese in formation as a motivational tool before their second Test against Australia.

Weekly Quiz

Test your knowledge with the latest weekly sports quiz, covering tattoos, transfers, and photo finishes from the past seven days.