General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: August 25, 2026, 4:48 AM ET

WNBA

Angel Reese set two rebounding records in a single game Monday, hauling in 26 boards in the Dream's 78-71 win over the Sparks to break the league's single-game mark and push past the season record in the same contest. Meanwhile, Napheesa Collier's return from a lengthy injury layoff has the Lynx believing they can finally capture a title for the first time in nine years, with teammates citing her two-way elevation as the catalyst for a deep playoff run. Off the court, the WNBA has not announced any plans to ban Enes Kanter Freedom from attending games, but sources confirmed he will not be eligible to play in the league.

NFL & College Football

The New Orleans Saints signed two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson, creating a training camp battle for Charlie Smyth's starting job. The SEC issued a statement Monday pushing back against the growing trend of pro athletes returning to college, arguing that players who sign professional contracts should not be allowed back into the NCAA — a stance directly relevant to LSU's pursuit of NFL tight end Dae'Quan Wright. Dan Wetzel argues the NCAA's clumsily executed "five for five" waiver rule has turned the NFL waiver wire into the new national signing day, creating inevitable chaos for conferences like the SEC.

College Basketball

Ukrainian center Kate Koval is leaving LSU less than two weeks after the Tigers added a Russian recruit, a move that raises geopolitical tensions within the program as it prepares for the upcoming season.

Tennis

Alex Eala returns to the US Open as a top-20 contender, a stark contrast from her debut appearance when she arrived with little expectation — now she's aiming for a deep run in Flushing Meadows.

Golf

The 2026 LIV Golf season wrapped in Indianapolis with the league's future still uncertain; while new financing plans are being discussed, questions about the upstart circuit's long-term viability persist.

F1 & Olympics

BBC Sport's Andrew Benson answers reader questions after the Dutch Grand Prix, addressing whether Mercedes' era of dominance is over amid shifting regulations. Olympic rowing champion Imogen Grant is rebuilding her body for LA 2028 after lightweight rowing was removed from the Games — instead of cutting weight, she now must gain significant mass to compete in a new event. Sir Chris Hoy told BBC Scotland that the burden of encouraging men to get prostate cancer screenings should not fall solely on high-profile advocates like him, calling for systematic testing instead.