Andrew BensonBBC F1 correspondent at the Hungaroring
Lance Stroll spun out with a rear suspension failure on the new Aston Martin as Ferrari's Charles Leclerc set the pace in first practice at the H… [+635 chars]

Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary of first practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

BBC News

F1 practice LIVE: Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 times, results & commentary from the Hungaroring - BBC

The story of the week came from ESPN, where a supposed exercise in removing red ink became, for NFL analyst Ryan Clark, more like a Red Wedding.
49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has chosen to chime in.… [+2180 chars]

The story of the week came from ESPN, where a supposed exercise in removing red ink became, for NFL analyst Ryan Clark, more like a Red Wedding. 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has chosen to chime in.

NBCSports.com

Nick Bosa breaks extended Twitter silence to express agreement with Ryan Clark’s ouster - NBC Sports

Jurgen Klopp started his reign as Germany's head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family's privacy.
The former Liverpool manager was appointed on a four-year deal on Friday to r… [+1265 chars]

Jurgen Klopp starts his reign as Germany's head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family's privacy.

Jurgen Klopp: Germany boss threatens to quit new job if media invade family's privacy - BBC

Fears of chaos on stage 19 of the Tour de France up L'Alpe d'Huez are growing after social media videos showed fans packed along the Alpine climb, partying into the night and slowing official vehicle… [+5630 chars]

Fan favourite Baptiste Veistroffer expecting "something crazy" on his debut ride up L'Alpe d'Huez

Cyclingnews.com

Fears of chaos of L'Alpe d'Huez as crowds pack Alpine climb for Tour de France showdown - Cyclingnews

Updated July 23, 2026 12:02PM
Richard Carapaz turned EF Education-EasyPosts Tour de France around on Thursday, winning stage 18 of the race. The Ecuadorian rider was part of the days break and was o… [+4456 chars]

EF Education EasyPost rider Richard Carapaz strongest on the final climb to solo to victory, Matteo Jorgenson third.

Outside

Tour de France Stage 18: Carapaz Gives EF Education-Easypost A Huge Tour Stage Win - Outside Magazine

The Nikefication of the NFL continues.
For some teams, its becoming impossible to keep up with the various helmet, jersey, and pants combinations. For the Rams, who unveiled new base uniforms in Apr… [+959 chars]

Rams unveil their two new alternate uniforms - NBC Sports

Trump officials are amplifying WNBA player Sophie Cunninghams comments that transgender athletes should not participate in womens sports,seizing on her remarks to reinforce President Donald Trumps po… [+19 chars]

The president agrees with the WNBA player’s comments that transgender athletes should not participate in women’s sports, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

The Washington Post

Trump officials tout Sophie Cunningham as role model on trans issues - The Washington Post

The top Red Sox prospect is now one step away from the big leagues.
On Thursday, the Sox, according to a major league source, promoted shortstop Franklin Arias from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Wor… [+1748 chars]

Arias, a 20-year-old shortstop, led the Eastern League in OPS (.987) for Double-A Portland.

The Boston Globe

Top Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias promoted to Triple-A Worcester - The Boston Globe

Rays CEO Ken Babby said the team is considering a deal without money from the city’s redevelopment agency.

Tampa Bay Times

Tampa’s redevelopment agency cuts Rays stadium vote from August agenda - Tampa Bay Times

The Indiana Fever are facing new scrutiny after former player Brianna Turner accused the organization of firing a male staff member over sexual harassment allegations during her time with the team, w… [+2217 chars]

Brianna Turner claims the Indiana Fever fired a male staff member for sexual harassment, challenging Sophie Cunningham's stance on trans athletes.

Fox News

Former Fever player responds to Sophie Cunningham by alleging Indiana harassment cover-up - Fox News

Noah Lyles and ShaCarri Richardson advanced to the 100m semifinals at the Toyota USA Track and Field Outdoor and Para National Championships on Thursday.
Lyles, the 2024 Olympic 100m gold medalist, … [+1478 chars]

The USATF Outdoor and Para National Championships air live on NBC Sports, Peacock and USATF.TV.

Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson advance in 100m at USATF Outdoor Championships - NBC Sports

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- After more than 35 years in broadcast, beloved 6abc/WPVI-TV Action News' chief meteorologist Cecily Tynan announced Thursday that she will be retiring. Her last broadcast will … [+3342 chars]

Her last broadcast will be on Monday, Aug. 31.

WPVI-TV

Action News' chief meteorologist Cecily Tynan to retire after more than 30 years with 6abc/WPVI-TV - 6abc Philadelphia

The Open Championship just closed out the 2026 major championship season, and somehow one of the most unexpected winners in recent memory, Ryan Fox, hasn't been the story.
Instead? It's once again B… [+4901 chars]

Scottie Scheffler shared his thoughts on the Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy rivalry ahead of the 3M Open, saying golf is different from other sports.

Scottie Scheffler addresses growing rivalry between Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau after The Open - Fox News

Hangin em up?
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight kingpin Kamaru Usman suffered a lopsided unanimous decision loss to former Middleweight roost-ruler Dricus du Plessis in the ma… [+2918 chars]

Kamaru Usman says he fought Dricus du Plessis with a torn pec and is unsure about his UFC future

MMA Mania

Kamaru Usman Reveals Torn Pec, Questions Retirement - MMA Mania

Axios

Fresh renderings of Bank of America Stadium's $1.3B renovation - Axios

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the top overall pick in this years draft, signed a four-year, $57.27 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday.
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The former Indiana quarterback and Heisman winner was the last of the Raiders’ 10 draft picks to sign.

NBC News

Raiders sign No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza to a 4-year, $57.27 million contract - NBC News

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) King Charles III took his time before officially opening the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after emerging Thursday from the TARDIS of intergalactic adventurer Doctor Who.… [+1103 chars]

King Charles III took his time before officially opening the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after emerging from the TARDIS of intergalactic adventurer “Doctor Who.” More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete across 10 sports and…

Associated Press

King Charles emerges from Doctor Who's TARDIS to open Commonwealth Games in Glasgow - AP News

The Los Angeles Dodgers visited the White House on Thursday, where President Donald Trump honored the team’s second straight World Series championship.
Great ownership. Great management. Im thrilled… [+3140 chars]

The Los Angeles Dodgers visited the White House on Thursday, where President Donald Trump honored the team’s second straight World Series championship. “Great ownership. Great management. I’m thrilled to say ‘Welcome back to the White House,’ and maybe I’ll s…

KTLA Los Angeles

Trump honors Dodgers at White House; one star absent - KTLA

The PFL Washington D.C. card on Saturday has taken a major hit.
Shamil Musaev has been forced off the card at the last minute after he was scheduled to face Thad Jean in a welterweight title fight i… [+1307 chars]

Thad Jean will still seek to become the PFL welterweight champion but he’ll have a new opponent on Saturday.