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Last updated: August 16, 2026, 3:58 AM ET

UFC 330 Highlights

Islam Makhachev extended his legendary status with a dominant title defense at UFC, moving to 29-1 and surpassing Anderson Silva's all-time record of 16 consecutive wins. Mackenzie Dern also secured a commanding victory, teed up for her next matchup in the women's division.

Boxing Results

Claressa Shields reclaimed the WBC and WBA middleweight titles with a devastating sixth-round TKO over Kaye Scott, dropping three weight classes yet looking as sharp as ever in the process.

Swimming Upset

Australia's Lani Pallister delivered a stunning surprise, handing Katie Ledecky her first international loss in the 800-meter freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships.

NASCAR Victory

Joey Logano broke his Richmond jinx with a late-race charge on fresh tires, claiming victory Saturday night and continuing his surge toward the NASCAR playoffs.

Cricket Spotlight

Welsh batter Aneurin Donald is set to fly the Welsh flag on the biggest stage, as the Hundred final at Lord's approaches despite Welsh Fire's absence from the championship match.

Sports Innovation

The Hundred's combined men's and women's trophy concept is sparking conversation across sports, as BBC Sport explores how joint silverware might work in other major competitions.

NBA Legacy

Mike D'Antoni reflected on his Hall of Fame-worthy career, discussing his revolutionary "seven seconds or less" offense, the height of Linsanity, and a "doomed" Lakers tenure during his latest coaching retrospective.