General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: July 24, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

WNBA League and Player News

Azzi Fudd to win the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest, edging Bridget Carleton. Former President Barack Obama to meet with WNBA All-Stars, including Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, expressing his support for the women's game. In other league news, WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike stated that the union and league are following discussions about player harassment. Brianna Turner reported that the Indiana Fever last season for sexual harassment. Meanwhile, stakeholders are questioning leadership as concerns persist about whether Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is the right person to guide the WNBA's future. Napheesa Collier is for the Lynx, with expectations for how she will pair with Olivia Miles and impact the team's frontcourt.

Commonwealth Games Action

Scotland's Duncan Scott in the swimming pool on the first full day of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, thrilling the home crowd. Scotland also within 45 minutes in the pool to kick off their Games campaign. Teenage para-swimmer Ela Letton-Jones for Team Wales, taking silver in the pool. In gymnastics, a "horror fall" from England's Gabriel Langton overshadowed his team's silver medal victory in the team event. Rhys McClenaghan for the pommel horse final, stating there is "room for improvement." South African swimmer Chad le Clos to break the Commonwealth Games male medal record. Team Northern Ireland boxers Jon McConnell and Kaci Rock chose the Commonwealths over a potential appearance on Love Island. Mohammed 'Chico' Qureshi, a Glasgow curry shop owner in bowls.

Boxing and Cycling Updates

Errol Spence Jr. and Tim Tszyu are set for a middleweight fight, with trainers and former champions offering their predictions. Boxer Jai Opetaia in the United States to reclaim his cruiserweight world title from the IBF. In cycling, Tour de France defending champion Tadej Pogacar after a dominant stage win on Alpe d'Huez. Zoe Backstedt after recent victories at the British National Road Championships.

College Football and Basketball

A nonconference men's basketball game between Duke and Michigan has been canceled due to unresolved broadcast rights issues. The Protect College Sports Act is not expected to receive a vote in the U.S. Senate before the August recess. In college football recruiting, developments from the summer calendar are being analyzed, with questions about what comes next for programs. Simulations of the 2026 season show USC in and Georgia out, with data compiled on national titles, Heisman winners, and coaching changes. Texas quarterback Arch Manning of his team's leadership role during the offseason while recovering from injury.

Other Sports News

Paralympic medallist Daphne Schrager has received a two-year ban following an unintentional positive drug test. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani on the BBC. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt of The Hundred to manage her workload, while also discussing the challenges of balancing her coaching career with motherhood. Fantasy football players are being warned to that could jeopardize their season. The Los Angeles Rams, celebrating historical aspects of the franchise. Preseason bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams are being graded, with some proving accurate and others missing the mark. Eye-tracking technology is emerging as a tool to help athletes, referees, and improve brain health. A proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua hinges on a critical 24-hour period.