General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: July 20, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Soccer and Global Events

FIFA president Gianni Infantino traveled extensively for the 2026 World Cup, covering a distance equivalent to 2.5 times around the Earth from the opener in Mexico City to the final in New Jersey. Meanwhile, New York City, including the Sports Humanitarian Awards, ESPYS, Fanatics Fest, and the World Cup final.

Basketball and Player News

Chicago Sky player Angel Reese expressed gratitude for WNBA coach Sandy Brondello's apology and the league's decision to suspend Brondello for one game after she referred to Reese as a "protected species." In other WNBA action, Paige Bueckers before exiting Sunday's game due to a collision, as the Wings defeated the Sparks 90-82. Cooper Flagg, a highly touted prospect, has that one collector believes could fetch $5 million.

Motorsports

Joey Logano of the season Sunday night at North Carolina's North Wilkesboro Speedway, holding off Denny Hamlin in a race with only five cautions. At the Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes' performance, with George Russell falling 50 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli after crashing out, dealing a "bitter blow" to his title hopes. In a significant team move, Mercedes driver scout Lagrue, credited with discovering Kimi Antonelli.

Cycling and Track

Remco Evenepoel at the Tour de France after winning stage, an event that saw two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard crash out. Welsh rider Zoe Backstedt, retaining the championship she won last year as the youngest victor.

Rugby and International Competition

Despite another heavy defeat against South Africa in the Nations Championship, Wales captain Jac Morgan remains confident that his team is closing the gap to elite rugby nations. However, mounting questions linger for Wales after a season that saw them finish with nine losses in 12 internationals under Steve Tandy's first year in charge. Scotland, after a mixed summer of wins against Argentina and Fiji and a loss to South Africa, is, according to Tom English. Wales' netballers are heading to the Commonwealth Games with confidence after a 65-52 victory over Tonga in their final warm-up match.

Golf

Rory McIlroy admitted he felt "stuck in neutral" during the Open Championship and plans to take a break following his Masters victory in April. McIlroy also expressed that having Bryson DeChambeau compete in the Irish Open in September "would be great for the tournament" he stated. Tommy Fleetwood after a "special week" at Royal Birkdale.

Combat Sports

Conor McGregor, confirming ACL and meniscus damage that ended his UFC return, but remains optimistic about future fights. Dricus Du Plessis against Kamaru Usman, winning by unanimous decision and positioning himself for another title shot. Ben Askren made an emotional return to the wrestling mat after illness, losing 6-3 to Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 in Milwaukee, a year after undergoing double lung transplant surgery he stated.

Other Sports News

Boxer Hannah Rapp, after being struck by a car while cycling in Texas. Two riders on Saturday, as confirmed by British Eventing. In BMX racing, Beth Shriever, becoming the first to achieve this feat as extreme weather curtailed the UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane. Stefanos Tsitsipas by defeating Raphael Collignon in the Swiss Open final. Castleford Tigers staged an "extraordinary comeback" to defeat league leaders Leeds Rhinos 36-34 in a thrilling derby they won. Limerick manager John Kiely and wing-back Diarmaid Byrnes expressed delight at winning their first All-Ireland title since 2023. Elfyn Evans despite finishing sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia.