General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 9, 2026, 5:36 AM ET

WNBA Action Heats Up

Caitlin Clark in the Indiana Fever's 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, managing just nine points in 16 minutes of play. The Lynx secured their 380th regular-season victory under coach Cheryl Reeve on the same night. In other WNBA news, the Golden State Valkyries are riding a five-game winning streak to the top of the WNBA Power Rankings, and lawmakers are seeking answers from the WNBA regarding Caitlin Clark. Angel Reese and Alyssa Thomas are among the players predicted to join the starting lineup for the WNBA All-Star Game, with reserve selections also being discussed.

Tennis Stars Shine at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic in a grueling five-hour Wimbledon epic, extending his semifinal streak to eight appearances. He is set to face defending champion Jannik Sinner in a highly anticipated semifinal clash. Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova are also set to meet in the women's semifinals, while Alexander Zverev defeated Taylor Fritz to reach his first Wimbledon semifinal. Jasmine Paolini and Flavio Cobolli advanced to the quarterfinals respectively, with Paolini securing her win in front of her idol Roger Federer. Meanwhile, Marta Kostyuk to lift its ban on Russian athletes, following her own advancement to the Wimbledon semifinals.

Rugby Union International Scene

Anton Segner is poised to become the first German-born All Black against Italy. Scotland's fly-half Finn Russell returns to the starting lineup for their Nations Championship match against South Africa, a game where the Springboks are expected to provide a stern test for the rising Scots. Ireland has made nine changes for their game against Japan, with four players set for their debuts as the team undergoes a significant refresh. England has called up Chandler Cunningham-South to replace the injured Cadan Murley in their back-three options for the Fiji match amidst a raft of injuries. Wales' fly-half Jarrod Evans from Harlequins, and Kane James is in contention for his first Wales cap against Argentina in a Nations Championship fixture. Virimi Vakatawa, a former France star, might make a surprising Test comeback for Fiji against England.

College Football and NIL Landscape

Texas Tech's quarterback situation despite perceived dominance, though contenders are emerging. The NCAA has opened an inquiry into former quarterback Brendan Sorsby's time at Cincinnati following a letter of inquiry, while coach Deion Sanders expresses confidence for Colorado's upcoming season after a difficult 3-9 record. Notre Dame will pay homage to the 1920s Green Bay Packers with an alternate uniform for their Week 1 game at Lambeau Field. The clearinghouse overseeing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals has rejected $90 million worth of agreements. Utah quarterback Devon Dampier, calling it a "fair all around" policy.

Cricket and Other Sports News

Chris Lynn's century into the men's T20 Blast quarter-finals. England inflicted a record defeat on India in the third T20I at Trent Bridge, taking a 2-0 series lead. The ECB is blocking plans for the T20 European Nations Cup final to be held at Lord's citing objections to the proposal. England batter Tammy Beaumont and advocates for more women's Test cricket. A club side from Gloucestershire is awaiting confirmation if their score of 417-2 in a T20 match is a world record. Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most decorated Paralympian, has retired from international competition.

Golf and Combat Sports Updates

Rory McIlroy has expressed concerns about the future of the Scottish Open under the PGA Tour's planned two-tier format in 2028. English companies are suing LIV Golf and others, seeking between $210 million and $630 million in damages. Conor McGregor believes a win against Max Holloway at UFC 329 would solidify his status as the greatest featherweight of all time, despite fighting at welterweight. Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt for retired UFC fighters transitioning out of the sport. The World Series of Poker has seen over 9,000 players enter, with the winner set to take home $10 million from the fourth-largest event in history.

Miscellaneous Sports Headlines

The 2030 Winter Olympics due to a lack of competitions and declining public interest. Two staff members for the U.S. men's soccer team from a World Cup match against Belgium. Justin Bieber is set to perform at the World Cup's halftime show alongside Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. Marshawn Kneeland, a Dallas Cowboys player who died by suicide, was diagnosed with early-stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran dies at the age of 38.