General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: July 11, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

WNBA and Women's Tennis

Paige Bueckers scored 34 points to lead the Dallas Wings to a 108-95 victory over the expansion Toronto 3x3 team on Friday night. The game was played in front of a WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 at Bell Centre in Montreal. In women's tennis, Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova are set to face off in an all-Czech final at Wimbledon on Saturday. Britain's Alfie Hewett reached his fifth consecutive wheelchair singles final at Wimbledon after a comeback victory over Gustavo Fernandez. Meanwhile, questions persist about Alexander Zverev's exemption from Wimbledon's in-match mobile phone ban is allowed to use.

International Rugby Union

France secured a comeback victory against Australia in Brisbane, with Aaron Grandidier Nkanang scoring two tries on his debut. This win condemned Joe Schmidt's Australian side to their sixth consecutive defeat. In another Nations Championship match, Will Jordan became New Zealand's all-time leading try-scorer with a hat-trick in their dominant 47-17 win over Italy.

MLB Draft and Minor League Prospects

The MLB draft is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET, with the Chicago White Sox holding the first overall pick. Kiley McDaniel has predicted the first two rounds of the draft, noting significant intrigue surrounding the top three prospects in contention for the No. 1 selection. Fans can also look forward to the MLB Future Stars Game, which will feature the brightest talents from the minor leagues.

Fantasy Football and NFL Player Rankings

Fantasy football analysts are examining which running backs may benefit from or be hindered by their offensive lines' performance. In broader NFL discussions, evaluators are ranking the league's top tight ends, with players like Brock Bowers, George Kittle, and Trey McBride being considered for the top spot. The AFC East division is also under scrutiny, with reporters posing questions about whether the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, or Miami Dolphins can challenge the New England Patriots in 2026.

Boxing and MMA

Conor McGregor's upcoming fight at UFC 329 is being billed as a critical moment to assess his current standing in the sport. In boxing, Zuffa Boxing, led by Dana White, has signed Shakur Stevenson, one of the sport's top fighters, and faces questions about the potential success of this partnership faces. Speculation continues to swirl around potential matchups involving Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, and Gervonta Davis.

College Sports and Recruiting

Mike Boynton Jr. has agreed to a two-year contract to become the new men's basketball coach at the University of Michigan. In recruiting news, Alabama has secured the commitment of Kingston Preyear, the No. 3 pocket passer in ESPN's 2028 recruiting class and a top in-state prospect for the Crimson Tide.

Track and Field

Emmanuel Wanyonyi broke the 27-year-old men's 1,000-meter world record at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco. Additionally, Julien Alfred delivered a strong performance in the 200 meters at the same event.

Other Sports News

Natasha Cloud and the Chicago Sky are looking to move forward after a tumultuous offseason that left Cloud without a team at the start of training camp. Novak Djokovic, who showed renewed form at Wimbledon before his loss to Sinner, intends to continue his playing career. Tim Merlier won stage seven of the Tour de France in a bunch sprint, while Tadej Pogacar maintained his overall lead. In women's Test Cricket, England and India are competing in a historic match at Lord's. The Blaze and Durham have completed the lineup for Finals Day in the T20 Blast after victories over Somerset and other teams respectively. Hayley Matthews scored 159 runs and took three wickets as the West Indies decisively beat Ireland in the first one-day international. Argentina is preparing to host a major sporting spectacle, though it is not rugby's Nations Championship, with one event dominating the week. Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland have gained a significant following through social media clips and candid interviews.