General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Soccer World Cup Nears Climax, European Club News

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final four teams, with only a week remaining until the championship match. Meanwhile, in European club football, Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was shown a red card for simulation after a VAR review during a World Cup quarterfinal match. In club news, Yorkshire secured a spot in the T20 Blast quarter-finals, while Hampshire also clinched a home tie in the last eight.

NASCAR, MMA, and Tennis Headlines

Ryan Blaney secured a dominant victory in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta, emerging from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime to take the checkered flag. In the UFC, Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett's quick wins may position them for a future bout. Conor McGregor's return to the octagon at UFC 329 ended abruptly, raising questions about his future form, though his coach insists his knee was not an issue. On the tennis court, Jannik Sinner reclaimed his No. 1 ranking by winning Wimbledon, while Great Britain's Alfie Hewett was defeated in the men's wheelchair singles final by Tokito Oda in the final match. Linda Noskova's victory over Karolina Muchova highlights the Czech Republic's growing influence in tennis.

American Sports and Golf

In women's basketball, the Tempo narrowly defeated the Liberty 93-91, a game marked by an ejection in the fourth quarter after New York's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton threw a shoe. The University of Michigan regents are expected to discuss an investigation into the athletic department's culture this Thursday, with a decision on athletic director Manuel anticipated as a decision looms. Tennis player Mardy Fish captured his third American Century Championship title, besting fellow competitors including Pavelski and Curry.

Commonwealth Games and Coaching Insights

Team Northern Ireland will send 65 athletes to this summer's Commonwealth Games as the team was announced. In football coaching, the Football Association of Wales' UEFA pro license course takes coaches out of their comfort zone, incorporating elements like dealing with simulated kidnappings and invasions as part of their training.

Rugby and GAA Updates

Prop Rhys Carre feels Wales took a step backward in their Nations Championship defeat against Argentina. Scrum-half Raffi Quirke has been called up to the England squad for their upcoming Nations Championship match against Argentina joining the squad. Dublin manager Ger Brennan is advocating for the GAA to implement video technology to aid officials in making crucial decisions, particularly after his team's All-Ireland SFC semi-final loss to Kerry calling for technology. Kerry's quest for consecutive All-Ireland SFC titles remains on track following their 2-18 to 0-20 victory over Dublin in the semi-final, with goals proving decisive securing the win. Scotland's rugby team displayed both brilliance and sloppiness in their match against South Africa, ultimately failing to secure their first away win.

Cricket Coaching and Player News

England is seeking a new Test head coach, with the ECB chief executive mentioning a shortlist of six to 10 potential candidates to replace Brendon McCullum as they search for a coach. Heather Knight leaves a significant legacy in English cricket that extends beyond her on-field statistics. The highs and lows of Brendon McCullum's tenure as England Test head coach are being examined following his dismissal.

Cycling and Moto GP

Mathieu van der Poel won the ninth stage of the 2026 Tour de France, which was shortened due to extreme heat exceeding 40°C. Seven-time Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win his 10th German Moto GP at the Sachsenring dominating the race.

Golf and Rugby Union

Bob Mac Intyre, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Min Woo Lee share the lead heading into the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open after fog delays sharing the lead.