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Last updated: July 29, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

WNBA

Caitlin Clark with 32 points in a 105-95 victory over the Seattle Storm, marking the Fever's fourth consecutive game scoring over 100 points, a new WNBA record. Clark and Kelsey Mitchell combined for 60 points in the win. The Fever, however, declined to address a pre-game rally held in support of Sophie Cunningham. The WNBA season has been marked by numerous controversies, leading to hopes that the league's All-Star break provided a reset.

College Sports

Ole Miss is suing former players Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, now at LSU, seeking nearly $1 million in penalties related to revenue sharing contracts. Notre Dame has inked its richest sponsor patch deal with SoFi Technologies, placing the company's brand on jerseys across all sports. Ohio State is also securing a significant sponsorship with JPMorgan Chase, a deal worth nearly $17 million annually that includes jersey patches for all 36 of its athletic teams. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti reiterated his conference's push for a 24-team College Football Playoff format and also touted the Big Ten's dominance over the SEC in postseason play while acknowledging the need for inter-league collaboration on future sustainability.

Golf

Bettors at the Rocket Classic in Detroit should consider the new-look course layout, which may favor golfers like Gotterup, according to analysis of the tournament's traits and top DFS plays to the event.

Soccer

The World Cup's global reach has extended to college campuses, with many institutions embracing the 2026 tournament and profiting from fan engagement, including instances like "Messi at Auburn" and Germany's presence at Wake Forest. to the 2030 World Cup, early power rankings suggest a strong contention field, with reporters voting on the top expected teams for the upcoming tournament.

Auto Racing

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali has stated that the 2026 championship season could conclude in Europe if ongoing conflicts in the Middle East prevent the scheduled season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Analysis of the first half of the F1 season reveals five key takeaways from the current campaign.

Basketball (NBA/International)

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a one-year deal after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Commonwealth Games

Eilish McColgan indicated she might compete in one more Games, despite finding it difficult to watch the Commonwealth women's 10,000m final. Scotland's Stephen Clegg added a Commonwealth Games gold medal to his collection, winning the 100m butterfly after earlier securing silver, contributing to Scotland's seven-medal tally. Gymnast Ruby Evans delivered Wales' first gold medal of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in the floor final. Filip Nowacki made history for Jersey by winning gold in the 200m breaststroke, becoming the most decorated athlete from the island in Commonwealth Games history. Sam Tolchard expressed that winning his first Commonwealth Games gold medal in his fifth appearance "means everything." In the heptathlon, Northern Ireland's Kate O'Connor held the lead with three events remaining. Amidst torrential rain that caused chaos at the athletics events, England's Amy Hunt delivered an impressive performance. Katie Shanahan, a para-swimmer, declined an offer to appear on Love Island to focus on inspiring young swimmers. Bowls player Sophie McGrouther is aiming for a Commonwealth Games medal and seeking to break down the stigma associated with her sport. Aziz Abdul, grandson of Idi Amin, is determined to be recognized as a boxing gold medalist rather than solely for his family name. Madias Ngake, a Cameroonian Olympic medallist, is sharing her journey from homelessness to competing for England. The quartet that won world relay gold last year are now set to compete against each other at the Commonwealth Games.

Cricket

Greece has called up Sam Konstas' brother to their national cricket team as they bid to qualify for the 2028 T20 World Cup. Smriti Mandhana's unbeaten 88 off 50 balls guided the Manchester Super Giants to a four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred. The West Indies secured a 90-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test, with Jayden Seales taking 5-20 in the second innings.

Tennis

Ekaterina Alexandrova was forced to retire from her first-round match at the Memphis Classic due to collapsing on court amidst 34°C heat. Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton Hewitt, earned his first ATP victory in his senior singles debut at 17 years old.

Rugby Union

Joe Schmidt, former head coach of Ireland and Australia, will join Ulster in a consultancy role focused on the province's coaching pathway. Gareth Anscombe, a Wales fly-half, has signed with the Scarlets for the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season.

NFL

Training camps for the Steelers, Falcons, Chiefs, and Patriots, providing news and insights from reporters on the ground.

WWE

The historic rivalry between Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns is being revisited ahead of their Summer Slam match, highlighting over a decade of history between the former Shield teammates. Unforgettable WWE moments, from Hogan and Savage to Cody vs. Cena, are being recalled as Summer Slam approaches.

UFC

Conor McGregor has called for a "Last Dance" fight against Max Holloway during the UFC's International Fight Week next summer in Las Vegas, potentially marking the final bout of his contract.

Poker

Greg Mueller has reached the World Series of Poker main event final table, overcoming initial hesitation about the grind of the tournament.

Fantasy Sports

Fantasy baseball analysis highlights players like Mead and Valdez affected by hit-by-pitch incidents. In other fantasy basketball news, specific players are identified as targets for the home stretch of the season to help teams.

Formula 1

Five key lessons have been identified from the first half of the 2026 F1 season.

Other Sports

Jack Draper's career has been derailed by an injury, with his surgery not expected to provide a solution, according to BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team. Faye Rogers, a gold-medal-winning para-swimmer, is competing in non-disabled races, returning to her roots and performing at a higher level than ever.