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Last updated: July 26, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

WNBA All-Star Game and League News

Jonquel Jones at the WNBA All-Star Game, scoring 22 points and nearly achieving a triple-double in Team Spoon's 129-122 victory over Team Coop. Four players, including Jones for their All-Star Game performances. In other WNBA news, former President Barack Obama to the All-Stars, expressing his support for the women's game. Meanwhile, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert remained noncommittal regarding her job status for the upcoming season, facing increased scrutiny over her leadership, with some stakeholders describing her tenure as "defensive," "dismissive," and "condescending".

NBA Player Movements and Team Updates

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to join the Philadelphia 76ers after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign a one-year deal after clearing waivers. The Los Angeles Rams celebrating two significant eras in franchise history with modern designs. In a surprising development, Robert Suttles, content director for Alabama's NIL initiative "Yea Alabama," was arrested during a human trafficking operation.

Commonwealth Games and International Athletics

Adam Peaty after another missed gold medal opportunity at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, while teammate Filip Nowacki secured Jersey's first Games medal in 36 years with a silver in the 100m breaststroke. Bethany Firth for Northern Ireland in the S14 200m freestyle, reflecting on her return to the sport after childbirth, with the BBC reporting her as Northern Ireland's first medalist in the event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Wales also, with Para-swimmer Rhys Darbey and the 4x100m mixed freestyle relay squad winning bronze. African para-athletes, noting its positive impact on attitudes towards disability. Eilish McColgan in the 10,000m due to a foot fracture. In other athletics news, Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles at the U.S. championships, with Lyles clocking a world-leading.79 seconds.

Boxing and Combat Sports

Josh Kelly with a points victory over Caoimhin Agyarko after a demanding bout. Magomed Ankalaev Guskov in a bounce-back performance following his light heavyweight championship loss in October.

Motorsport and Cycling Updates

Lando Norris for the Hungarian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton faces challenges after another penalty. Sources indicate that Malaysia, potentially impacting the Formula 1 season finale. The Tour de France's final stage will be shortened to assist in wildfire containment efforts in southwestern France.

Other Sports News

The Huddersfield Giants with a victory over the York Knights in Super League. Mike Browne achieved a four-timer at the Armoy road races for the second consecutive year. In the women's Hundred, Welsh Fire over MI London, while Southern Brave also recorded a victory. Halifax Panthers to win their sixth Wheelchair Challenge Cup. The World Triathlon Championship Series saw Cassandre Beaugrand and Matt Hauser take victories in London. UFC fighter Magomed Ankalaev over Magomed Guseynov.

Fantasy Football and Athlete Engagements

Tips were offered on that could derail a fantasy football season. In personal news, athlete Bowers got engaged to his high school sweetheart.