General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Soccer and Rugby Updates

The FIFA World Cup is down to its final four teams as the tournament approaches its conclusion, with only a week remaining until the championship match. In other international rugby news, New Zealand coach Dave Rennie acknowledged Ireland's capabilities ahead of their Nations Championship clash. Meanwhile, Welsh captain Dewi Lake is expected to miss his first game under new coach Steve Tandy when Wales faces South Africa.

Golf and Tennis News

Joe Dean, a former grocery delivery driver, has secured the final spot in the upcoming 154th Open Championship by winning the inaugural last-chance qualifier. Tee times for the first two rounds of the tournament at Royal Birkdale have been released. Dean humorously noted he might have to sleep in his car due to housing challenges after his victory may have to camp.

Basketball and Combat Sports

Lagerald Vick, a former member of the Kansas Jayhawks' 2018 Final Four team, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee. In the UFC, Conor McGregor is slated for surgery following his UFC 329 loss to Max Holloway and intends to fight again. McGregor's coach stated that his fighter's right knee was not an issue leading up to the bout. Standout performances from Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson at UFC 329 helped salvage the event, and quick wins by Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett could set them up for a future matchup positioned the pair. Switzerland's Breel Embolo was ejected from a World Cup quarterfinal match against Argentina after a VAR review confirmed simulation sent off in the second half.

NWSL and Other Sports

The Gotham FC are surging in the NWSL Power Rankings, challenging Washington at the top even without star player Sam Kerr. In a WNBA game, the Tempo defeated the Liberty 93-91, a contest marked by an ejection of New York's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton for tossing a shoe that struck Toronto's Marina Mabrey ejected for tossing a shoe. Former tennis player Mardy Fish captured his third American Century Championship title in Tahoe, defeating fellow competitors like Pavelski and Curry.

Athletics and Gymnastics

Max Whitlock, a three-time Olympic gold medallist, has withdrawn from the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow due to a hand injury sustained in training. Meanwhile, Scottish runner Josh Kerr's world record mile attempt is confirmed for the Diamond League Series event in London.

Cricket and NASCAR

The scheduling of the historic Lord's Test between England and India, alongside the announcement of Brendon McCullum's sacking as Test coach, has raised questions about the relevance of women's Test cricket. McCullum himself apologized for a recent run of poor results that led to his dismissal apologises for a run of seven defeats. In NASCAR, Ryan Blaney secured a victory at Atlanta after a dramatic three-wide finish in overtime emerged from a three-wide battle.

Boxing and Other News

Caoimhin Agyarko is set to face IBF light-middleweight champion Josh Kelly for a world title on July 25 in Saudi Arabia. The University of Michigan regents are expected to discuss an investigation into the culture of its athletic department this Thursday, with a decision regarding athletic director Manuel potentially being made.

Wimbledon and European Soccer

Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon victory has propelled him back to the No. 1 ranking, overcoming a recent rough patch. Wimbledon concluded with numerous exciting moments and notable British successes. In European soccer, Switzerland's Breel Embolo was sent off after a VAR review determined he committed simulation during a World Cup quarterfinal match.