General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: July 20, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

WNBA & Basketball News

Angel Reese expressed gratitude towards the WNBA for suspending coach Sandy Brondello for one game following comments calling Reese a "protected species" Reese said. In other WNBA action, Paige Bueckers poured in 25 points before exiting Sunday's game after a collision, and Arike Ogunbowale secured 20 points to lead the Wings to a 90-82 victory over the Sparks.

Motorsports & Racing

Joey Logano secured his first NASCAR Cup Series win of the season Sunday night at North Carolina's Nort, holding off Denny Hamlin in a race marked by only five cautions. At the Belgian Grand Prix, the weekend at Spa-Francorchamps served as a microcosm of the entire Formula 1 season for several teams served as. In the Tour de France, Remco Evenepoel criticized "inhuman" doping tests conducted in the middle of the night after winning stage, while two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard crashed out of the race. George Russell's title hopes suffered a significant blow after crashing out at Spa, leaving him 50 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli. The Mercedes driver scout responsible for discovering Kimi Antonelli is departing the team to join rivals Red Bull.

Rugby & International Rugby

Jac Morgan is optimistic that Wales is closing the gap to the world's elite rugby nations, despite suffering another substantial loss to South Africa in the Nations Championship Morgan is. Wales' netball team heads to the Commonwealth Games with momentum after defeating Tonga 65-52 in their final warm-up match. However, Wales concludes Steve Tandy's inaugural season with a record of three wins and nine losses in twelve international fixtures, raising questions after their Durban defeat. In a thrilling West Yorkshire derby, Castleford Tigers staged an incredible comeback to defeat league leaders Leeds Rhinos 36-34.

Golf & Tennis

Rory McIlroy admitted he felt "stuck in neutral" for much of the Open Championship and plans to use a summer break to recharge after his April Masters victory. McIlroy also suggested that it "would be great for the tournament" if Bryson DeChambeau were to compete in the Irish Open this September. Stefanos Tsitsipas captured his first ATP title in 16 months, defeating Raphael Collignon in the Swiss Open final.

Combat Sports & Athletics

Dricus Du Plessis positioned himself for another title opportunity with a decisive unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman in a five-round bout at UFC Fight Night. Conor McGregor provided further details on the right leg injury that prematurely ended his return to the octagon earlier this month, revealing ACL and meniscus damage, but expressed confidence in his ability to compete again. Ben Askren returned to the wrestling mat for the first time since undergoing double lung transplant surgery a year ago, losing 6-3 to Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 in Milwaukee. Boxer Hannah Rapp, tragically passed away Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle while cycling in Brazos County, Texas.

Cycling & Extreme Sports

Beth Shriever made history by becoming the first BMX racer to win four elite world titles, although extreme weather conditions curtailed the UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane. Welsh rider Zoe Backstedt successfully defended her Baloise Ladies Tour title, having become the youngest winner of the event a year prior.

Other Sports & News

Both England and France did not anticipate playing for bronze, but the match between them resulted in one of the most unusual games in World Cup history. Limerick manager John Kiely and wing-back Diarmaid Byrnes expressed their satisfaction and joy following their team's first All-Ireland title since 2023. Elfyn Evans extended his lead in the World Rally Championship title race despite finishing sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia. Two riders died in separate incidents during British eventing competitions on Saturday, according to British Eventing. Jake Heyward, a 1,500m runner from Wales, is set to compete in the one-mile race at the Commonwealth Games following his recovery from double Achilles surgery. ESPN and Make-A-Wish are celebrating 20 years of fulfilling sports-related dreams for children with critical illnesses, with this year's participants including WNBA star A'ja Wilson and the Aces. Fantasy baseball managers can prepare for the upcoming weeks with a preview featuring pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, and schedule insights.