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Last updated: July 14, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

Golf's Major and Mid-Year Moments

Scottie Scheffler finds himself in a familiar position as a favorite for the 154th Open Championship, though he enters the major on the heels of a rare missed cut at the Scottish Open, ending a streak of 78 consecutive PGA Tour starts that he had made. The Open also presents a narrative of potential home soil victory, with English golfers facing a "World Cup dilemma" due to early tee times conflicting with England's match against Argentina on Thursday. This comes nearly 60 years after Tony Jacklin became the last Englishman to win The Open on home soil. Meanwhile, Irish golfer David Howard to The Open, having qualified despite a cystic fibrosis diagnosis at age seven.

WNBA Dynamics and Player Milestones

The Indiana Fever, climbing to No. 4 in the WNBA Power Rankings, fueled by Kelsey Mitchell's sixth consecutive game with 25 points or more. In Minnesota, rookie Olivia Miles, scoring a career-high 33 points and becoming the first WNBA player to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists in just 22 career games, leading the Lynx to a victory over the Phoenix Mercury. However, a stark contrast in representation was highlighted by Wings star Paige Bueckers, who called out the lack of Black women head coaches in the WNBA, stating they deserve equal opportunities to lead. Separately, a fan was directed at Aces guard Chelsea Gray on social media.

Rugby Union and International Competition

Scotland's forwards coach John Dalziel emphasizes a need for results beyond mere praise as they prepare for a challenging match against Fiji. England's utility back Marcus Smith acknowledged that the team still has "plenty to improve on" despite an 11-try victory over Fiji last weekend. In other international rugby news, Ireland's assistant Andrew Goodman confirmed that Rob Baloucoune and Jeremy Loughman are fit to play against New Zealand this Saturday, while Conor Murray described Eden Park as a "daunting" venue but hopes for a "small 1%" edge for Ireland against the All Blacks on Saturday. England Under-20 flanker Seb Kelly was sent off for a headbutt in a semi-final match.

Olympic Aspirations and Athletic Administrations

American gymnastics star Suni Lee to the sport, aiming for a third Olympic appearance at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. As the LA28 Olympics approach, ESPN is at potential storylines, including the dynamic at the 2028 Games. Meanwhile, Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel, stating he is not ready to leave the school amidst an eventful decade marked by both athletic successes and controversies at the university.

Other Sports News and Event Highlights

The World Series of Poker main event final table has been set, with nine players competing for a $10 million first prize in 2026. Spain's World Cup camp is abuzz with a strong "all for one" mentality as they prepare to face France's formidable lineup in the tournament. In a display of power, Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker, homering on his final six swings to defeat hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber. In Formula, BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. The International Cricket Council (ICC) to World Cup structures and the World Test Championship semi-finals.