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Last updated: July 19, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Golf's Open Championship Heats Up

Sam Burns heading into the final round of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Burns fired a 65 on Saturday to reach the top of the leaderboard, two weeks after the birth of his daughter. Ryan Fox with a round of 62 on Saturday, marking the third time the mark has been matched this week. Tommy Fleetwood, a local favorite of the leader after a couple of late bogeys.

UFC and Combat Sports Action

Dricus Du Plessis put on a clinic in a dominant five-round unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night. In a separate bout, Ben Askren to the wrestling mat after a year-long absence due to double lung transplant surgery, ultimately losing his match 6-3 to Belal Muhammad.

Rugby Union Thrills and Spills

England held on to beat Argentina in a chaotic Nations Championship match, with a controversial late try ruling in favor of the hosts. England's discipline, however, was a point of concern, with Matt Dawson describing it as "comical" after the team received four yellow cards in their 31-24 win. South Africa cruised to a seven-try bonus-point victory over Wales, while Scotland secured a hard-fought bonus-point win against Fiji. Ireland, meanwhile against New Zealand, extending their losing streak against top Southern Hemisphere teams. Argentina wore a replica of their 1986 World Cup kit for the match against England.

Basketball Buzz and Player Milestones

Caitlin Clark with a remarkable performance, becoming the first player to record over 40 points and 10 assists in a single game as the Indiana Fever defeated the Seattle Storm. In other WNBA news, Tempo coach Sandy Brondello for a comment made about Angel Reese. College basketball is also seeing significant attention, with discussions around top recruiting classes and potential standout players.

Motorsport and Cycling Updates

George Russell expressed frustration over a "serious issue" with his Mercedes' straight-line performance, which he believes is hindering his title challenge. In the Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar with another commanding victory on the mountainous Stage.

Other Sports News

Keely Hodgkinson at the London Diamond League, overcoming a challenging period. Karolina Muchova after undergoing minor surgery. In domestic cricket, Northamptonshire Steelbacks secured a spot in the T20 Blast final. Warrington Wolves bounced back with a strong performance, seeing Matty Ashton surpass 100 tries. A unique moment in the NHL saw the Stanley Cup's inclusion of an owner's family draw criticism. Cooper Flagg, a highly-touted basketball prospect that some believe could be worth millions.