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Last updated: July 26, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

GAA Football & Rugby League

Mayo ended 75-year to claim their fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title, defeating Kerry 1-20 to 1-17 in a thrilling final that went down to the wire. Leeds Rhinos at the top of the Super League standings with a victory over Bradford Bulls, though the win was marred by a suspected injury to winger Maika Sivo.

WNBA & NBA Transactions

Jonquel Jones with a 22-point performance, falling just two assists shy of a triple-double as Team Spoon defeated Team Coop 129-122 in the WNBA All-Star Game. In NBA news, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a one-year deal following a buyout from the Memphis Grizzlies. The WNBA faces a period of scrutiny, with Commissioner Cathy Engelbert remaining noncommittal on her job status for the 2027 season amidst ongoing leadership questions.

Commonwealth Games & Cycling

Swimmer Angharad Evans at the Commonwealth Games, stepping out of the shadows to claim victory. Teenager Reuben Ward in gymnastics, twelve years after watching his countrymen succeed in Glasgow. In cycling, Tadej Pogacar, equalling a record.

Cricket & Boxing

Craig Overton to win a battle against his twin brother, as Trent Rockets defeated London Spirit in a T20 Blast match. Middlesex and Worcestershire in the One-Day Cup with contrasting victories. Middlesex's seamers were particularly dominant, routing Glamorgan for just 66 runs. In boxing, Errol Spence Jr.'s return to the ring ended in defeat against Tim Tszyu, with Spence Jr. subsequently announcing his retirement. Briton Josh Kelly with a hard-fought points victory over Caoimhin Agyarko.

Golf & Swimming

Lucas Herbert by winning the LIV UK event in Staffordshire, finishing six strokes ahead of Tyrrell Hatton. In swimming at the Commonwealth Games, Adam Ramsay-Peaty for the 50m breaststroke final but later expressed his disappointment after missing out on gold, questioning his future in emotional scenes. Filip Nowacki won Jersey's first Commonwealth Games medal in 36 years, taking silver in the 100m breaststroke beating Ramsay-Peaty.

Other Sports

The 2026 Commonwealth Games daily schedule was released. Great Britain's canoe slalom team with third place in the medal table at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships. Scotland's netball team of the Commonwealths by defeating Wales. Research into head injuries could impact women's rugby, as current concussion guidelines are largely based on the men's game. The sport of tennis is experiencing a boom in the Philippines, with Alex Eala's Wimbledon run.