General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: July 19, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Golf

Sam Burns at the Open Championship heading into Sunday's final round. Rory McIlroy admitted he was "stuck in neutral" for much of the tournament and plans to use a summer break to celebrate his Masters victory. McIlroy also suggested that Bryson DeChambeau playing in the Irish Open in September "would be great for the tournament".

WNBA

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Chicago Sky 90-82, with Paige Bueckers before exiting the game due to a collision. Arike Ogunbowale contributed six crucial points late in the game for the Wings. Angel Reese expressed gratitude for the WNBA's decision to suspend coach Sandy Brondello for one game following her controversial "protected species" comment.

Motorsports

Remco Evenepoel conducted in the middle of the night at the Tour de France, shortly after winning stage. Two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard crashed out of the race. In Formula, George Russell's title hopes suffered a blow after crashing out at Spa, leaving him 50 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli. A Mercedes driver scout involved in discovering Antonelli is reportedly joining Red Bull. The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps reportedly encapsulated the entire season for Mercedes.

Combat Sports

Dricus Du Plessis over Kamaru Usman in a five-round bout at UFC Fight Night, positioning himself for another title shot. Conor McGregor detailed his ACL and meniscus tear, sustained during his recent UFC return. Boxer Hannah Rapp, died Saturday morning after being struck by a car while cycling in Texas. Ben Askren returned to the wrestling mat after double lung transplant surgery, losing 6-3 to Belal Muhammad.

Rugby and Netball

Wales' netball team over Tonga in their final warm-up match before the Commonwealth Games. However, Wales' rugby team concluded Steve Tandy's first season with a 12-game record of three wins and nine defeats after losing. Matt Dawson described England's discipline as "comical" following their 31-24 win over Argentina, which saw them receive.

Cycling and Athletics

Zoe Backstedt, a year after becoming the youngest winner. Beth Shriever made history by winning her fourth elite world title in BMX racing, with extreme weather curtailing the UCI BMX. Jake Heyward is set to compete in the one-mile race at the Commonwealth Games after recovering from double Achilles surgery.

Other Sports News

Limerick expressed after winning their first All-Ireland title since 2023. Castleford Tigers staged an "extraordinary comeback" to defeat league leaders Leeds Rhinos 36-34 in a rugby league thriller. Elfyn Evans despite finishing sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia. Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed his first ATP title in 16 months, defeating Raphael Collignon in the Swiss Open final. Two riders died in separate British eventing competitions on Saturday. ESPN and Make-A-Wish are celebrating 20 years of fulfilling sports dreams for children with critical illnesses. Cooper Flagg's latest rookie card has a collector believing it could sell for $5 million. Scotland's rugby team had a "productive summer" with wins against Argentina and Fiji in the Nations Championship.