General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: August 3, 2026, 5:32 PM ET

Cricket and Football News

Ireland's five-game series against Afghanistan this week marks the start of their preparations for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament. Scotland's one-day international against United Arab Emirates was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of persistent rain in Broughty Ferry. BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind Northern Ireland's 158 Commonwealth Games medals as the Games in Glasgow come to a close. Wales returned from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 31 medals, including nine gold, 10 silver, and 12 bronze. How to assess the success of Team Scotland after the 2026 Commonwealth Games concluding on home soil remains a question. Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation, but doubts about the Commonwealth Games' future persist.

Baseball and Hockey Transactions

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays in a trade for Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene. Fantasy baseball can track the fallout from key deals as the MLB trade deadline approaches on Monday. The first leg of Larne's Europa League qualifier against Georgian side FC Iberia 1999 at Inver Park on Tuesday could be delayed by 24 hours.

American Football and College Sports Updates

Bears new safety Coby Bryant will miss eight to 10 weeks with a leg injury. USC Notre Dame will renew their football rivalry starting in 2030, although the Fighting Irish's home-and-home series versus Indiana beginning that year is now off. Texas moves into the top five, and North Carolina falls out, in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings, with key nonconference games for every ranked team highlighted. These college football schools have the players and schedules to reach the playoff in 2026.

Cycling and Golf Performances

Norway's Sigrid Haugset won stage three of the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift following a 68km solo breakaway. crowned five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will race in this month's Vuelta a Espana in an attempt to win all three of cycling's Grand Tours. Experts explain what sets apart Emma Finucane, a "generational talent" who is already an Olympic, world, and Commonwealth champion at just. Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole, shooting 7-under 63 to reach 18 under and win his first PGA Tour title in the final Rocket Classic.

WNBA and Other Sports News

Welsh Fire claimed their fourth win in five matches in this season's The Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt Short helped them defeat Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff. The question of whether Kelsey Plum can help the Mercury make a playoff push is central to their ultimate trade grade, which also relies on whether they can keep her beyond 2026. Cunningham's comments about transgender women in sports have led to others wanting to voice their opinions, regardless of the WNBA's stance. UEFA has raised the possibility of legal action against Gianni Infantino over his World Cup sell-off plan, according to sources. PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov will decide on his future "very soon" after becoming a free agent, according to his cousin and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov. Henry Pollock is reportedly set to demand a substantial increase on his current Northampton contract, with his agent suggesting annual earnings of £1m as his going rate. BBC Sport looks at what has changed, what has stayed the same, and what the future holds for MI London after investment from Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians. Top moments from Summer Slam's second night included Chad Gable's title win and Roman Reigns retaining the World Heavyweight Championship. and Coco Jones shared their first dance at their wedding to Musiq Soulchild's "Love".