General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 8:32 AM ET

Tennis & Golf

Jannik Sinner has returned to No. 1 in the men's rankings after capturing the Wimbledon title, though Carlos Alcaraz's return could challenge his status. In women's tennis, Linda Noskova's victory over Karolina Muchova. Former tennis standout Mardy Fish on Sunday in Tahoe, defeating fellow competitors including former NHL player Pavelski and NBA star Stephen Curry.

Soccer & Rugby

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo for simulation after a VAR review during a World Cup quarterfinal match against Argentina. Spain's women's national team has cultivated a strong "all for one" mentality as they prepare to face France's formidable lineup in the World Cup. In rugby, prop Rhys Carre in their recent Nations Championship defeat to Argentina. Scrum-half Raffi Quirke has been called up to the England squad for their upcoming Nations Championship match against Argentina. Scotland's rugby team, despite scoring "epic tries," against South Africa.

Motorsports & Cycling

Ryan Blaney in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta, emerging from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime. Seven-time Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez with a commanding performance at the Sachsenring. Mathieu van der Poel of the 2026 Tour de France, which was shortened due to extreme heat.

Cricket & Other Sports

Yorkshire, Somerset, and Essex have advanced to the T20 quarter-finals of the T20 Blast. Former India coach Rahul Dravid despite his involvement in franchise ownership. England is to replace Brendon McCullum as Test head coach. Heather Knight for English cricket beyond her on-field statistics.

Combat Sports & Basketball

Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett may be positioned for a future fight following their recent quick wins at UFC. Conor McGregor's coach, John Kavanagh, asserted that the fighter's right knee "never an issue" prior to UFC. The World Series of Poker main event has been reduced to 62 players, with each remaining participant guaranteed at least $150,000. The WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, with assistants set to share the role. In a WNBA game, the New York Liberty's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was ejected for throwing a shoe that struck Toronto's Marina Mabrey during the Tempo's 93-91 victory.

Other Notable Items

The University of Michigan regents amid an investigation into the athletic department's culture. The Home Run Derby contestants and their chosen coaches or fathers are highlighted in a preview. Team Northern Ireland to the Commonwealth Games. Six picks for streaming options over the weekend have been provided. Football coaches are undergoing intense training with the army as part of the Football Association of Wales' Uefa pro licence course to prepare for challenging situations. Dublin manager Ger Brennan is calling for the GAA to implement video technology to aid officials' decisions. Kerry's quest for back-to-back All-Ireland SFC titles remains on track after defeating Dublin 2-18 to 0-20 in the semi-final, with goals proving decisive.