General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 8, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Tennis Grand Slams & Major Tournaments

Wimbledon saw a stunning upset as British wild card Arthur Fery, who grew up near the All England Club, defeated 9th seed Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 to advance. Cobolli, however, later joked he needed a house to live in for the rest of the tournament after reaching the quarter-finals with a win over Alex de Minaur. In another thrilling match, Novak Djokovic outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-hour epic, extending his Wimbledon semifinal streak to eight. Djokovic's victory sets up a semifinal clash with defending champion Jannik Sinner, with BBC Sport noting his performance was "extraordinary" and "not normal." Naomi Osaka stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a brilliant performance to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, a resurgence attributed to a new coach and a more relaxed approach. Jasmine Paolini also secured a gritty win to reach the quarter-finals, defeating Alexandra Eala in front of her idol Roger Federer. Great Britain's Henry Patten and his Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara maintained their doubles title defense, reaching the quarter-finals with another comeback victory.

UFC & Combat Sports

Conor McGregor, preparing for a welterweight bout against Max Holloway at UFC, believes a win would cement his status as the greatest featherweight of all time, despite his current fighting weight. Six charts illustrate McGregor's lasting impact beyond his, which were notably brief. ESPN's MMA world power index places Russia at the top, led by fighters like Yan and Makhachev, as ESPN gears up for UFC's International Fight Week. UFC 329 is set to feature McGregor headlining against Holloway in Las Vegas.

Basketball & WNBA

The World Series of Poker is underway, with over 9,000 players competing for a top prize of $10 million. In the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries continue to ride a five-game winning streak, placing them at the top of the power rankings due to their defense and depth. Predictions for the WNBA All-Star Game are emerging, with Angel Reese and Alyssa Thomas among those expected to join the 10 starters in Chicago. Geno Auriemma commented on on-court confrontations involving Caitlin Clark, stating they should not be viewed as a "referendum on America." Amir Khan, the viral student manager from the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament, has reunited with Will Wade at LSU.

Golf & PGA Tour

English companies claiming to have conceived the idea of a world golf league are suing LIV Golf and others, seeking between $210 million and $630 million in damages. Jon Rahm is set to return to PGA Tour action at the Scottish Open, which features a rejigged course layout. Rory McIlroy has expressed concern over the PGA Tour's future plans for the Scottish Open, urging caution as a two-tier format is introduced in 2028.

Rugby Union & League

England has called up Harlequins forward Chandler Cunningham-South to replace the injured Cadan Murley for their Nations Championship game against Fiji. Australia flanker Tom Hooper has extended his contract with Exeter for another season before returning to Super Rugby. Scotland, now ranked fifth in the world after beating Argentina, faces a true test of their improvement with a visit to South Africa. Wales, buoyed by a 39-24 win against Fiji, will face Argentina, with wing Josh Adams hoping the team can prove they have moved past recent heavy losses. Virimi Vakatawa, a former France star, could make a surprise Test comeback for Fiji against England. In rugby league, Wigan Warriors emerged victorious in a dramatic derby against St Helens at the Magic Weekend.

Cricket

England secured a record T20 defeat against India in the third T20 at Trent Bridge, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. England has named an unchanged side for the third T20. Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died at the age of. England batter Tammy Beaumont will retire from international cricket after the upcoming Test match against India at Lord's. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has contacted the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) regarding Ben Stokes’ retirement announcement. Cricket Scotland has "regretted the hurt" endured by racism whistleblower Majid Haq, who has dropped a victimisation claim. Yorkshire's Adam Lyth struck an undefeated 131 from 63 balls, the highest score of the Vitality Blast, in their victory over Leicestershire Foxes.

Motorsport & Formula 1

Max Verstappen described a rear wing failure on his Red Bull as "super-dangerous" after it caused him to crash in consecutive Grands Prix. The British Grand Prix concluded with a safety car finish, a decision that followed the rules despite its confusing nature. Mercedes faces a challenge as their comfortable gap in the Formula 1 title race has dwindled, with Ferrari now a close competitor. The BBC notes that some families find the London Diamond League athletics meet "exorbitant," with analysis showing other events are cheaper.

Other Sports News

The ACC supervisor of officials, Al Riveron, announced his resignation after four years in the role. The 2030 Winter Olympics will not feature Nordic Combined due to a lack of competitions and public interest. Great Britain's Amber Rutter secured a bronze medal at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in her first international competition since the birth of her son. Former NFL player Marshawn Kneeland was diagnosed with early chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) following his death by suicide. The Gaelic games are experiencing growth across Europe, with BBC Sport NI meeting members of Lille GAA to discuss community and the sport's rise. Cliftonville captain Kelsie Burrows stated that their Women's League Cup win is a "real good start" in their pursuit of a domestic treble. Double Commonwealth Games gold medallist Olivia Breen will captain Team Wales at Glasgow 2026.