Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: July 30, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

European Club Signings and Transfers

Real Madrid with the signing of forward Carlos Espí from Levante on a five-year contract. The club also agreed a deal for forward Gonzalo García to join Premier League side Fulham, and are reportedly close to another agreement that would send midfielder César Palacios to a new club. Meanwhile, Manchester City are reportedly eyeing Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi as a potential replacement for Rodri. Arsenal are also rumored to be closing in on a deal for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.

Hibs and Motherwell Advance in Europe

David Gray's Hibernian to progress in European competition after a shaky start, with a strong second-leg performance earning praise. Hibernian, along with Motherwell, have advanced in the Conference League qualifiers.

Rugby League and Golf Action

In Rugby League, Huddersfield over Hull FC with a 22-16 win in a bottom-of-the-table clash, marking their second consecutive Betfred Super League win. In golf, Rickie Fowler and Patrick Cantlay are in contention at the Rocket Classic in Detroit, with Peter Malnati leading after threatening a rare sub-60 round.

FIFA and UEFA Developments

Football faces significant upheaval following UEFA's threat to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf's rejection of Gianni Infantino's funding plan, raising questions about FIFA's president's future and the sport's governance.