General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: July 7, 2026, 2:38 AM ET

Soccer

The U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup journey ended with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of, a result that prompted Belgian players to troll their American counterparts on social media. Despite the loss, the tournament's performance has raised hopes for soccer's growing appeal in the United States.

Tennis

Wimbledon is heating up as Coco Gauff reached her first quarterfinal, setting up a significant clash with fellow American Jessica Pegula. Gauff's breakthrough on grass represents a major moment in her young career. Meanwhile, British hope Arthur Fery continued his remarkable run, embracing the spotlight at Centre Court and drawing widespread support from the home crowd as his journey progresses. Italian Flavio Cobolli also made headlines, joking about needing a place to live after defeating Alex de Minaur to reach the quarterfinals, while Jasmine Paolini secured her spot in the last eight with a hard-fought win, impressing in front of idol Roger Federer. In the men's doubles, Britain's Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool kept their title defence alive, advancing to the quarterfinals with a three-set victory.

Basketball

In a major NBA offseason move, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has been signed by the Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks. This blockbuster trade significantly reshapes the Eastern Conference. early predictions for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game are surfacing, with Angel Reese Alyssa Thomas among the potential reserves and injury replacements.

Rugby

Wales' rugby team is aiming to build on a recent mini-revival as they embark on their tour, with winger Josh Adams hoping to prove they have improved since November's heavy defeats against southern hemisphere opposition. The team's history of hosting Wales is a colorful one, spanning 58 years of memorable matches. In team news, Sale wing Tom Roebuck has been brought into the England squad to address back-three injury concerns.

Motorsport & Cycling

The Tour de France saw defending champion Tadej Pogacar launch a decisive late attack to win stage three and claim the yellow jersey. However, fans attending the final stages of the race were urged stay away due to wildfire concerns in the south of France. Separately, a personal account details the experience of attending the British Grand Prix with an autistic son, highlighting how Silverstone made the event viable for him.

Boxing

A potential heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is contingent on local authorities agreeing to later start times at Wembley Stadium for the bout, according to boxing promoter Turki Alalshikh.

American Football

The upcoming NFL draft is expected to see a strong emphasis on quarterbacks, with six signal-callers projected to be selected in the first round, driven by the scarcity created in superflex fantasy leagues.

Cricket

Cricket Scotland has issued an apology for hurt caused to racism whistleblower Majid Haq, who has since withdrawn a victimisation claim. In county cricket, Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace will transition to the role of club director of cricket starting in November. England is set to field an unchanged squad for the third T20 against India.

Swimming

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh has broken the women's 200m butterfly world record, marking the final remaining record from swimming's controversial 'supersuit' era.

Other Sports

The MMA world power index identifies Russia, led by fighters like Yan and Makhachev, as a dominant force in the sport across several weight classes. In Northern Ireland, Cliftonville captain Kelsie Burrows described their Women's League Cup victory as "a real good start to the season" as the team targets a domestic treble.