General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: July 8, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

College Football and NCAA News

The NCAA has opened an inquiry into former Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby's time with the program, with sources confirming the investigation started Wednesday. This comes as the NCAA's new five-year, age-based eligibility model for players is being met with praise, with fourth-year quarterback Devon Dampier of Utah calling it "fair all around". Meanwhile, the NIL clearinghouse has rejected $90 million worth of deals submitted for review. Notre Dame will pay homage to the 1920s Green Bay Packers with an altered uniform look for their Week 1 game at Lambeau Field against the Volunteers.

Tennis and Grand Slam Action

At Wimbledon, Jannik Sinner, the defending champion and No. 1 seed, faces a challenge from Novak Djokovic, who holds seven titles and recently secured a significant win in his career. In the women's singles, Coco Gauff is set to compete against Karolina Muchova in a semifinal clash of power hitters on Wednesday. Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk, after advancing to her first Wimbledon semifinal, has criticized the IOC's decision to provisionally lift the ban on Russia and recommend individual sports. Alexander Zverev defeated an injured Taylor Fritz to reach his first Wimbledon semifinal, ending a losing streak against his opponent in the tournament. BBC Sport's "Ask Me Anything" team is examining how celebrities receive invitations to Wimbledon's Centre Court royal box for matches, and has also compiled a list of Wimbledon singles and doubles record-holders by title count. A quiz is also available to test knowledge of Britain's 10 Wimbledon singles quarter-finalists in the Open era of the tournament.

WNBA and Basketball Buzz

The WNBA Power Rankings have seen the Golden State Valkyries ascend to the top spot, riding a five-game winning streak fueled by the team's defense and depth of talent. Discussions around the WNBA All-Star roster are ongoing, with speculation about potential snubs and MVP predictions, and the possibility of an alley-oop play between Bueckers and Malonga being discussed. A group of 11 Republican lawmakers has sent a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding accountability from the league regarding Caitlin Clark. LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves have maintained a close relationship since their five seasons as teammates on the court.

Golf, Cricket, and Other Sports

Rory McIlroy has expressed concern about the future of the Scottish Open under the PGA Tour's proposed two-tier format in 2028, urging the tour to "be careful" with its direction in the sport. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has contacted the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) regarding Ben Stokes' retirement announcement earlier this week. Chris Lynn's century off 49 balls propelled Northamptonshire Steelbacks into the men's T20 Blast quarter-finals with a victory over Glamorgan on Tuesday. A club side from Gloucestershire is awaiting confirmation if their score of 417-2 off 20 overs is a world record in T20 cricket this season. England batter Tammy Beaumont has reflected on her career and retirement, calling for more Test cricket for women in the sport.

Combat Sports and Individual Athletes

Conor McGregor believes a win over Max Holloway at UFC, even in a welterweight bout, would solidify his claim as the greatest featherweight of all time in the UFC. Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt has called on the UFC to provide increased support for retired fighters as they transition out of competition. Over 9,000 players are competing in the World Series of Poker, with a $10 million top prize on the line.

Other General Sports News

France's head coach Didier Deschamps has downplayed the appointment of Argentinian officials for their upcoming World Cup quarterfinal match against Morocco on Thursday. Two staff members of the U.S. men's soccer team received suspensions from FIFA for the round-of-16 game against Belgium earlier this week. Justin Bieber is slated to join a star-studded halftime show for the World Cup final, with Madonna, Shakira, and BTS also headlining the event. Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most decorated Paralympian, has retired from international competition effective immediately. Great Britain's Amber Rutter secured a bronze medal at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in her first international event since the birth of her second son this year. Gaelic games are experiencing growth across Europe, with members of Lille GAA discussing community and the sport's rise in the region. Jaxon Popovic, a 10-year-old skateboarder, is competing in the National Championships with Olympic aspirations this week. Marshawn Kneeland, a Dallas Cowboys player who died by suicide, was diagnosed with early chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease linked to head impacts in football.

Player Performance and Fantasy Football

Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernández, who is earning $60 million this year, has not yet performed at the level expected, stating, "I normally don't hit .220 for 80 games" this season. Fantasy football rankings for the upcoming season, including PPR, IDP, and dynasty league formats, have been released for 2026. Eric Karabell has identified players like Mike Evans who disappointed in 2025 but are expected to improve in 2026 for fantasy leagues. Jalen Brunson and Lionel Messi are among the nominees for the ESPYS Best Athlete - Men's Sports award, with their statistics detailed for consideration. A'ja Wilson and Hilary Knight are also featured among the nominees for the ESPYS Best Athlete - Women's Sports award, with their numbers presented for review.