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Last updated: August 22, 2026, 10:14 PM ET

Boxing

Promoter Eddie Hearn insists "no-one can pull out" of the proposed Fury-Joshua showdown, declaring the fight is contractually binding and inevitable despite ongoing speculation over obstacles.

Golf

Rory McIlroy fired a five-under 65 on day three at the BMW Championship to move into a tie for second place, though Clark still holds a commanding five-shot lead heading into the final round.

Rugby League

Jake Arthur delivered a drop goal in the final five minutes to give Hull FC a dramatic 27-26 comeback victory over Catalans Dragons, spoiling former coach John Cartwright's return to the club.

Hull KR suffered a damaging loss to Toulouse, their second successive home defeat, severely denting their hopes of securing a top-four finish in Super League.

MMA

Cris Cyborg defends her PFL belt Saturday in what could be her final MMA fight, with the Brazilian veteran — who has contested 19 career title fights across multiple promotions — chasing her 30th career victory.

Football

Adam Brooks scored a hat-trick to lift Crusaders past Portadown on Saturday, prompting BBC Sport NI to ask whether the young forward can become the club's next standout Scottish striker.

Basketball

Breanna Stewart said she hopes WNBA arenas can remain a "safe space" for fans amid ongoing rallies and protests over transgender sports participation, with the Liberty star addressing the debate directly.

College basketball is in a state of chaos over eligibility rulings, with programs and players navigating a rapidly shifting landscape of waivers, court decisions, and NCAA policy changes as the season approaches.

College Football

Ty'Anthony Smith has been dismissed from the Texas program, with coach Steve Sarkisian citing conduct detrimental to the team as the reason for the linebacker's removal.

Keelon Russell has been named Alabama's starting quarterback for the Sept. 5 season opener against East Carolina, according to sources who spoke with ESPN's Pete Thamel, ending months of speculation over the Crimson Tide's QB1.

Formula 1

George Russell says he no longer feels engaged in a title battle, attributing his strong performance at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix to the reduced pressure he feels entering the second half of the season.