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Last updated: July 21, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Rugby Union

England's Rugby Union team faces scrutiny regarding its progress under Steve Borthwick as the 2027 Rugby World Cup looms. Meanwhile, England player Ben Earl has called for modifications to the "brutal" Nations Championship format following a demanding summer schedule calls for change.

Soccer

Derry City has received a suspended partial stadium ban from Uefa's Appeals Body for incidents at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium handed a ban. FIFA president Gianni Infantino undertook an extensive World Cup tour, traveling the equivalent of 2.5 times around the Earth to visit venues for the 2026 tournament undertook a tour.

Boxing

Denzel Bentley has been elevated to WBO middleweight champion after Janibek Alimkhanuly relinquished the belt elevated to champion. Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. A man arrested in connection with the death of professional boxer Hannah Rapp has a significant criminal history dating back over a decade. Dalton Smith will make his first world title defense of his WBC light-welterweight belt on October 24 against mandatory challenger Alberto Puello.

Cricket

Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred due to a knee injury, preventing him from captaining the Birmingham Phoenix ruled out. England star Phil Salt has taken an indirect route to captaining the Welsh Fire in The Hundred, which commences this week taken a route. BBC Sport is offering quizzes to test knowledge of The Hundred, including identifying star players and naming all eight participating teams offering quizzes. England has been building momentum after securing a 2-1 ODI series victory over India, as they approach the World Cup in one year building momentum.

WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx have replaced the Golden State Valkyries at the top of the WNBA Power Rankings following recent results replaced at the top. Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has become a prominent player, even without a starting role, drawing attention for her performance become a star. Wings star Paige Bueckers was sidelined for a game against the Liberty but did not suffer a concussion despite a concerning collision ruled out. Angel Reese expressed gratitude for the WNBA's decision to suspend coach Sandy Brondello for one game after Brondello referred to Reese as a "protected species" expressed gratitude.

College Sports

Kentucky coach Will Stein is confident in his team's potential to win big, stating the Wildcats will succeed "because of me" confident in success. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is engaged in discussions with congressional leaders regarding the Protect College Sports Act engaged in discussions. Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy has been medically cleared and is expected to fully recover from a gunshot wound to the leg, though his return timeline is uncertain cleared to play. Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has recovered from a hand injury that impacted his season, reporting he is now at full strength. Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the year, as announced by the university following an investigation into the athletics department's culture stepping down.

NASCAR & F1

Joey Logano secured his first Cup Series victory of the season at North Carolina's North Wilkesboro Speedway, holding off Denny Hamlin in a race with only five cautions secured victory. In Formula, questions surrounding Lewis Hamilton's penalty at Spa-Francorchamps compared to Charles Leclerc's were addressed before the Hungarian Grand Prix addressed questions. The recent events at Spa-Francorchamps served as a reflection of Mercedes' season and Ferrari's challenge encapsulation of season.

Other Sports

The PGA Tour, European tour, and Asian Tour have announced an alliance, which is likely to impact the Asian Tour's partnership with LIV Golf, representing a setback for LIV announced alliance. LIV Golf faces a lawsuit of over $1 million from Mobii Systems Group Ltd., a technology company seeking payment for broadcast features faces lawsuit. Para-swimmer Rebecca Redfern is undertaking an unconventional training regimen for the Commonwealth Games, having given birth just four months prior unconventional training. Cyclist Matt Richardson is focused on defending his Commonwealth Games titles and has moved past controversy surrounding his nationality switch moved on from controversy.

Fantasy Sports & Player Rankings

New players have entered the NFL top, leading to others dropping out of the rankings. Fantasy football rankings for the upcoming season are available for PPR, IDP, and dynasty leagues available rankings. Fantasy baseball updates include that both Byron Buxton and Corbin Carroll are considered day-to-day day-to-day status. Four players are highlighted as potential pickups to maximize performance before the All-Star break due to their recent strong play.

College Football Playoff & SEC

Questions remain about the necessary circumstances for teams to contend for the College Football Playoff, with tiers designed to guide assessment assess contenders. The SEC has not won a championship in three seasons, but several teams are considered contenders plenty of contenders.

Other Athletics News

A collector believes Cooper Flagg's latest one-of-one rookie card could fetch $5 million. An analysis of prominent trade trees in baseball delves into how players like Delmon Young achieved significant career value. Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney will continue in his role for a 13th season after the team won the Ulster title in 2026 continue as manager. UFC star Conor McGregor's injury history highlights a trend of inconclusive fight results over the past five years.