General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: July 11, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

WIMBLEDON & TENNIS NEWS

Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova at Wimbledon on Saturday. Both Czech players after navigating tough semifinals. Meanwhile, Alfie Hewett men's wheelchair singles final at the tournament. He came back from a set down to defeat Gustavo Fernandez. Questions also arose regarding player conduct, with Wimbledon umpires and Alexander Zverev's exemption from the in-match mobile phone ban being explained.

WNBA AND BASKETBALL

The WNBA saw a record-breaking crowd in Montreal as the Dallas Wings 108-95. Paige Bueckers led the Wings with 34 points in front of 20,996 fans at the Bell Centre. In college basketball news, Mike Boynton Jr. has agreed to a two-year contract to become the new men's head coach at Michigan. On the recruiting front, Alabama secured a commitment from Kingston Preyear, the No. 3 pocket passer in ESPN's 2028 class.

UFC AND COMBAT SPORTS

Max Holloway in preparation for his rematch against Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on Saturday. McGregor's draw power is still significant, but this fight is seen as a major test of his current capabilities. Separately, Zuffa Boxing, under Dana White after signing Shakur Stevenson, one of the sport's top talents. Speculation also continues to swirl around potential boxing matchups involving Gervonta Davis, Manny Pacquiao, and Floyd Mayweather as discussions persist. An alleged thwarted drone and sniper attack at a prior UFC event at the White House.

MLB AND BASEBALL

The MLB draft is approaching, with predictions for the first two rounds offering insights into potential top picks for the Chicago White Sox. The focus is on a trio of stars vying for the No. 1 selection. Additionally, the brightest talents in the minor leagues in the MLB Futures Game in Philadelphia, drawing significant attention from scouts and fans.

FOOTBALL (SOCCER)

In international football, questions linger about whether Wales can make an impact in Argentina during the Nations Championship, particularly in light of Louis Rees-Zammit being dropped to the bench for the fixture against Argentina. Tadhg Beirne is set to captain Ireland for the first time against Japan in a highly anticipated match where the tempo is expected to be high. England's men's players have received advice to avoid alcohol around matches following off-field incidents. The BBC also explored the strong bond between Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland due to their candid interviews.

OTHER SPORTS NEWS

Emmanuel Wanyonyi in Monaco with a debut run of 2:13.88, a mark that had stood for 27 years. Tim Merlier powered to victory in a bunch sprint on stage seven of the Tour de France, while Tadej Pogacar maintained his overall lead. In cricket, England and India are competing in a historic women's Test at Lord's. The Blaze and Durham in the T20 Blast Finals Day after The Blaze defeated Somerset. Hayley Matthews as the West Indies convincingly beat Ireland in an ODI. In Northern Ireland, goalkeeper Pierce Charles on a season-long loan from Manchester City. The Big Bash League's season opener will be held in India on December 12.