General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: July 21, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NASCAR and Golf

Joey Logano of the season on Sunday night, holding off Denny Hamlin at North Carolina's North Wilkesboro Speedway. The event, which featured only five cautions, marked the first points race at the track in years. Meanwhile, in golf, Ryan Fox secured a win at the Open at Birkdale, with his consistent play outpacing the field and overshadowing a penalty incident involving Bryson DeChambeau.

College Sports Landscape

Kentucky coach Will Stein, stating the Wildcats will win big "because of me." In the SEC, Commissioner Greg Sankey amid discussions surrounding the Protect College Sports Act. Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel announced his departure at the end of the year, concluding an investigation into the university's athletic culture, with a timeline of his tenure highlighting both successes and controversies. Oklahoma QB John Mateer after recovering from a hand injury that impacted his previous season, while Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy has been medically cleared following a gunshot wound to the leg, though his return timeline is uncertain.

Player Transactions and Rankings

In fantasy football, new rankings for the 2026 season have been released, including PPR, IDP, and dynasty setups for the upcoming season. Some players have, making way for new entrants. The NHL offseason has seen continued activity, with a live free agency tracker detailing veteran additions to teams. Fantasy hockey enthusiasts can look ahead to the 2026-27 season with the release of the top 250 rankings, featuring stars like Nathan Mac Kinnon and Connor McDavid leading the way. In baseball, fantasy managers are keeping an eye on players like Byron Buxton and Corbin Carroll, who are both considered day-to-day.

Boxing, Cricket, and Rugby

A Texas man with a lengthy arrest history, including charges for reckless driving and hit-and-run, has been arrested for manslaughter in the death of professional boxer Hannah Rapp following an investigation. Dalton Smith is set to for the first time on October 24 against mandatory challenger Alberto Puello. In cricket, a quiz is available to test knowledge of the eight teams participating in The Hundred, which begins its sixth staging on July 21 this summer. Changes for the 2026 edition of The Hundred have also been detailed. Rugby player Ben Earl has called for changes to the "brutal" Nations Championship format after England's demanding schedule in the inaugural competition's summer leg following the tournament.

Other Sports News

The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, traveled extensively for the 2026 World Cup, covering a distance equivalent to 2.5 times around the Earth from the opening match in Mexico City to the final in New Jersey. LIV Golf is facing a lawsuit from Mobii Systems Group Ltd., a Canadian technology company, for over $1 million in unpaid invoices related to broadcast features. In women's tennis, the WTA Tour is reportedly planning to ask all players to undergo genetic sex testing to compete on the tour. Angel Reese expressed gratitude for the WNBA's suspension of coach Sandy Brondello, who had referred to Reese as a "protected species" following the incident. Wings star Paige Bueckers was ruled out of a game against the Liberty but is not concussed, despite a scary collision on Sunday during the game. Meanwhile, Kieran McGeeney will continue as Armagh manager for a 13th season after the team won an Ulster title in 2026. Finally, a collector believes a rare rookie card of Cooper Flagg could fetch up to $5 million.