General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 14, 2026, 11:45 PM ET

Golf

Scottie Scheffler delivered a stellar performance at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, firing a 9-under 61 to tie the course record and seize a three-stroke lead heading into the weekend. Scottie Scheffler's exceptional round featured an early run of five consecutive birdies. The highlights from the second round at TPC Southwind showcased both Scheffler and Sungjae Im battling for position.

College Football

The Alabama Crimson Tide will be without running back AK Dear for approximately six weeks due to an ankle injury. Dear sustained the injury during a preseason scrimmage, casting a shadow over the team's backfield depth. In anticipation of the upcoming season, all 138 FBS teams have been ranked and placed into 20 distinct tiers.

Track and Field

At the European Athletics Championships, Keely Hodgkinson secured a silver medal in the 800m, narrowly missing out on a third consecutive title to Switzerland's Audrey Werro in a dramatic final. Meanwhile, Katarina Johnson-Thompson expressed mixed feelings after her return to heptathlon competition, acknowledging that injuries have hampered her progress. Ireland's Kate O'Connor also reported "mixed emotions" after the first day of the heptathlon, where she currently leads after two events.

WNBA

Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi is looking toward a future beyond her playing career, expressing her desire to join the Mercury's ownership group within the next one to two years. This aspiration comes just two days before the franchise is set to retire her iconic No. 3 jersey.

Fantasy Sports

For fantasy football enthusiasts, Matt Bowen has unveiled his top draft targets for the upcoming season, identifying players from first-round difference-makers to potential late-round steals. In fantasy baseball, advice is available for setting Saturday lineups, with specific recommendations for players like Seymour and Wesneski.

Rugby League

Castleford Tigers managed to overcome their coaching turmoil to secure a victory against Hull FC at the MKM Stadium. This win marked only their third Super League away success of the current season.

Basketball Hall of Fame

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is set to induct a celebrated class, including the pioneering 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, alongside individual standouts Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, and Candace Parker, all recognized for their significant contributions to the sport.