Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Football Transfers & Club News

Celtic are reportedly closing in on a club-record transfer for striker Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt, with the Norwegian forward expected to undergo a medical within 24 hours. Meanwhile, Daizen Maeda has completed his move from Celtic to Ipswich Town for a reported £10 million. Rangers have confirmed the signing of midfielder Vanja Dragojevic on an initial four-year deal. In other news, Barcelona have signed German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, and American goalkeeper Tyler McCamey has also joined the club's European-champion women's team. Arsenal are reportedly exploring a deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior and are preparing a £70 million bid for Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes.

Preseason Friendlies & Player Updates

Wrexham continued their impressive preseason run by defeating Premier League side Leeds United 3-2, thanks to a late winner from Sam Smith. Leeds United saw Harry Wilson make his debut in the defeat. In Major League Soccer, Denis Bouanga scored twice as Los Angeles FC thrashed Sporting Kansas City 4-0. Inter Miami manager confirmed that forward German Berterame is okay after being transported to the hospital following a collision during their match against CF Montreal. New Inter Miami midfielder Casemiro is set to make his debut after receiving his P-1 Visa.

International & Tournament Updates

England suffered a significant defeat in netball, losing 66-47 to reigning Commonwealth Games champions Australia in Glasgow. England women's rugby league team ramped up their World Cup preparations with a dominant 83-34 victory over Northern Ireland in Glasgow. Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title will be heard on October 8.

Boxing & Combat Sports

Tyson Fury claimed a seventh-round TKO victory over Mariusz Wach in Thailand. Fury remains unconvinced that Anthony Joshua will agree to a fight, questioning his rival's "guts". Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua weighed in at 251lbs for his bout against Kristian Prenga. Hamzah Sheeraz secured a narrow points win, while Josh Kelly overcame a significant facial injury on the same undercard.

Darts & Other Sports

Luke Littler displayed a dominant performance, winning 17-5 against Dirk van Duijvenbode to reach the World Matchplay Darts final against Gerwyn Price. Littler expressed his ambition to dominate the sport similarly to Phil Taylor. In Super League rugby, in-form Leigh moved closer to the top four with a 28-12 win over Warrington. Wigan Warriors defeated St Helens 38-16, compounding St Helens' recent struggles.

Horse Racing & Golf

Kalpana secured a thrilling victory in the King George VI And Queen Stakes at Ascot. The King George showdown featured horses such as Calandagan and Masquerade Ball. In golf, Jenny Shin held a commanding five-shot lead at the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open. Michael Kim recorded a sensational 12-under par 59 at the 3M Open, falling just one shot shy of the PGA Tour record. Scottie Scheffler bounced back from putting struggles at The Open with a strong start at the 3M Open, carding a 65.

Formula 1 & Motorsport

George Russell has been forced to change his power unit ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix due to a water leak discovered during qualifying. Russell admitted Mercedes' concerns about Ferrari's pace at the Hungarian Grand Prix materialized during practice. Aston Martin debuted a significant upgrade package during Hungarian Grand Prix practice, with Fernando Alonso reporting the car was "much better". Formula 1 bosses are reportedly in talks to bring the Malaysian Grand Prix back to the calendar as a replacement race for 2026.

Football Incidents & League News

A female referee was injured and had to leave the pitch after being knocked down during a friendly match. USWNT defender Emily Sonnett was stretchered off the field in the opening minutes of Gotham FC's 2-2 draw with the Portland Thorns after a non-contact injury. Barcelona have pledged their support to the family of a worker who died during renovations at their Camp Nou stadium. Liga MX Femenil announced a rebrand to Liga Femenil BBVA and a change to its regular season format.

Other Football News

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has signed with South American club Colo Colo. Former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel has taken over as head coach of Belgium's national team. Nicolás Otamendi has announced his retirement from international duty with Argentina at the age of 38. The Norwegian Football Federation will ask its board to pursue a formal ethics complaint regarding Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban.

Club Kit Launches & Sponsorships

Barcelona has unveiled their 2026-27 away kit, featuring a collaboration with Kobe Bryant's signature brand. Arsenal have also launched their 2026-27 away kit, inspired by their iconic "Bruised Banana" jersey from the early 1990s.