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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

Tennis Buzz

Linda Noskova by defeating fellow Czech Karolina Muchova in the women's singles final. The win further solidifies the Czech Republic's significant presence in professional tennis. Meanwhile, questions linger about the future of Novak Djokovic, who before his loss to Jannik Sinner, and indicated a desire to continue his career. Experts are divided on who will capture the men's Wimbledon title, with Jannik Sinner as the defending champion and Alexander Zverev coming off his first major win.

Basketball Developments

The WNBA saw a record crowd of 20,996 at Bell Centre as Paige Bueckers to lead Dallas to a 108-95 victory over the expansion Toronto. In Minnesota, coach Cheryl Reeve suggested that All-Star Napheesa Collier's return to the Lynx lineup could be imminent, a team currently tied for the top spot in the WNBA standings alongside the Las Vegas Aces. Mario Saint-Supery, a standout freshman at Gonzaga last season, has signed with Euro League club Valencia. Kyrie Irving made a surprise appearance at the NBPA Top 100 Camp, offering high school players valuable lessons. Anthony Davis officially, marking the end of his West Coast chapter.

Rugby and Soccer Updates

Scotland Nations Championship against a reshuffled South Africa, despite scoring four tries. Ireland secured a second bonus-point win in the Nations Championship by defeating Japan. Will Jordan became New Zealand's all-time leading try-scorer with a hat-trick in their commanding 47-17 victory over Italy. France fought back to beat Australia in Brisbane, condemning Joe Schmidt's side to their sixth consecutive loss, with Aaron Grandidier Nkanang scoring two tries on debut. England's forwards were bowled out for 170 on day two of their one-off Test against India, who. England's rugby team also against Fiji, with Henry Pollock scoring a hat-trick. Wakefield Trinity ended Hull KR's 11-game home winning streak in Super League with a victory.

Golf and Other Sports News

Matt Fitzpatrick shares the lead at the fog-affected Scottish Open, while Rory McIlroy struggles in an unfinished third round. In Gaelic football, Mayo manager Andy Moran believes his team is "not the finished article" despite reaching their first All-Ireland SFC final in five years with a 17-point win. Former England captain Heather Knight announced her retirement from cricket, following batter Tammy Beaumont. The 2026 MLB draft is underway, with the White Sox selecting Cholowsky with the first pick according to the draft tracker. Belgium's Tim Merlier achieved his second consecutive stage win in the Tour de France. Afghanistan's women's refugee cricket team is set to have their funding extended following a recommendation to the ICC board.

Fighting Scene and NFL Focus

The upcoming UFC 329 card is poised to be a significant event for Conor McGregor, potentially revealing his current standing in the sport. ESPN MMA contributors will provide analysis and breakdown of the fights and top moments from McGregor's return at UFC 329 following the event. In the NFL, evaluators are ranking the league's top tight ends, with Brock Bowers, George Kittle, and Trey McBride being considered for the No. 1 spot according to executives and coaches. Eric Moody examined running backs whose fantasy football prospects are influenced by their offensive line's performance in a recent analysis.

Soccer and International Football

England manager Gareth Southgate and captain Harry Kane. Argentina's national soccer team is looking to move beyond the celebration of their 2022 World Cup victory according to reports.