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Last updated: July 23, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Commonwealth Games Get Underway in Glasgow

The 23rd Commonwealth Games are set to commence in Glasgow, with athletes from 74 countries and territories competing for 215 gold medals over 10 days. Team Wales is hoping for success with reigning champions Rosie Eccles and Daniel Salmon named as flag and baton bearers. Bowler Alex Marshall and judoka Sarah Adlington will also carry the Scottish flag at the opening ceremony. Five Northern Ireland boxers are just one win away from securing a medal. The Games, which have been running for 96 years, faced doubts about their occurrence but are now ready to welcome the world, albeit in a scaled-back format. A quiz testing knowledge of past host cities is also available.

College Football Recruiting and Coaching News

David Gabriel Georges, ESPN's No. 2 running back and No. 14 overall prospect in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Tennessee. Five-star analysis of 23 top prospects is available, scouting their potential at the next level. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer stated that the competition for the starting quarterback position between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack will be a "tough decision". Florida coach Jon Sumrall commented that neither of his potential starting quarterbacks, Aaron Philo or Tramell Jones Jr., "need to be Tim Tebow". Ole Miss coach Pete Golding expressed his positive relationship with LSU coach Lane Kiffin and defended his program against tampering allegations. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey clarified that discussions about an "SEC breakaway" are born of "frustration" and aimed at improving the existing system rather than separating from the NCAA. Warde Manuel's decade-long tenure as Michigan's athletic director has been marked by both successes and controversy.

WNBA Season Update and Player News

The WNBA and its players' association held a videoconference to discuss issues including recent "racist, hateful, and abusive messages directed at players". Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is now one technical foul away from an automatic one-game suspension after receiving her seventh of the season following an interaction with Connecticut's Saniya Rivers. Sophie Cunningham has emerged as a notable player for the Fever, drawing attention with her performance. Napheesa Collier is set to make her 2026 debut, prompting analysis on how she will pair with Olivia Miles and how the Lynx's frontcourt players must adjust. Trade considerations for Collier are also being discussed, weighing the possibility of acquiring or trading her. Midseason grades for all 15 WNBA teams have been released, with Minnesota and Golden State leading the class and Las Vegas, Indiana, and.

Other Sports News and Notes

Former UFC champion Jessica Andrade is working as a delivery driver to earn income while recovering from injury. Charlie Woods was hindered by camera clicks during a playoff hole at the U.S. Junior Amateur, preventing him from reaching match play. Rugby's governing bodies are arguing that hundreds of brain injury cases should be dismissed due to the absence of medical documents. England's record points scorer Emily Scarratt has permanently joined the Red Roses coaching team. Belgium's Jasper Philipsen secured a stage 17 victory in the