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Last updated: July 19, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Mixed Martial Arts

Dricus Du Plessis for another middleweight title shot with a dominant five-round unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night. Meanwhile, Ben Askren to the wrestling mat at RAF 11 in Milwaukee, losing 6-3 to Belal Muhammad a year after undergoing double lung transplant surgery.

Golf

Sam Burns at the Open Championship heading into the final round at Royal Birkdale, two weeks after the birth of his daughter. Ryan Fox with a 62 on Saturday, marking the third player to achieve the score this week. Local favorite Tommy Fleetwood from Burns after late bogeys.

Rugby Union

England secured thrilling over Argentina in the Nations Championship, though their discipline was criticized as "comical" by Matt Dawson, with the team receiving four yellow cards. Argentina wore a replica of their 1986 World Cup kit for the match. In other action, South Africa cruised to a seven-try bonus-point win over Wales, and Scotland overpowered Fiji for a bonus-point victory at Murrayfield. Ireland suffered another after a six-try defeat to New Zealand, marking their sixth consecutive loss against the All Blacks, France, and South Africa.

Track and Field

Jake Heyward is set to compete in the one-mile race at the Commonwealth Games after recovering from double Achilles surgery. Keely Hodgkinson at the London Diamond League, acknowledging a "tough couple of weeks."

Motorsport

George Russell expressed frustration with a "serious issue" affecting his Mercedes' straight-line performance, deeming his title fight "impossible."

Tennis

Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova after undergoing "small surgery" that will sideline her for a few weeks.

Cycling

Tadej Pogacar in the Tour de France with another dominant victory on a mountainous stage.

Other Sports News

American boxer Hannah Rapp died at the age of 26 after being hit by a car while cycling in Texas. The WNBA suspended Phoenix Mercury coach Sandy Brondello for one game after she referred to Angel Reese as a "protected species." Warrington Wolves bounced back with a strong performance, with Matty Ashton scoring twice to surpass 100 tries for the club in a win over Hull KR. Northamptonshire Steelbacks defeated Somerset by 17 runs to reach the T20 Blast final. In college sports is highlighted for her leadership, while ESPN has ranked the top 25 college football recruits and is scrutinizing potential issues for top teams. A collector believes Cooper Flagg's latest one-of-one rookie card. Finally, one writer argues that on the Stanley Cup devalues the trophy.