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Last updated: August 21, 2026, 12:14 AM ET

Alabama Basketball Defamation Case

New York Times was ordered to pay $9.25 million in damages after an Alabama jury found the publication defamed a former Alabama basketball player by incorrectly reporting his presence at a fatal shooting scene.

Georgia Soccer Attendance Push

Georgia women's soccer will test NCAA attendance records at Sanford Stadium, with the 93,033-seat venue hosting Thursday's match against James Madison in pursuit of potential record-breaking crowds.

SEC Opposes Athlete Returns

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey asked a judge to uphold NCAA rules preventing professional athletes from returning to college competition, arguing such moves "fuel disruption" in collegiate sports.

UConn Docuseries

Apple TV will debut a three-part docuseries on August 21 featuring the relationship between UConn stars Paige Bueckers and Aliyah Edwards, chronicling their journey with the Huskies program.

McIlroy's BMW Lead

Rory McIlroy carded a bogey-free 6-under 64 at Bellerive to share the lead after Thursday's opening round of the BMW Championship, positioning himself well for the FedEx Cup playoffs.

Transfer Portal Reopens

Transfer portal access resumed Thursday for seven former college football players who secured a temporary restraining order, allowing them to enter the NCAA system after previously being blocked from fifth-year eligibility transfers.

Brook's Captaincy Snub

England Test cricket batsman Harry Brook was deemed not ready for captaincy duties, though his Headingley performance should serve as his future batting blueprint according to Jonathan Agnew's analysis.