General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 10, 2026, 5:35 AM ET

Tennis Showdowns and Surprises at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic in a five-hour thriller at Wimbledon, securing his record eighth consecutive semifinal appearance. He will face defending champion Jannik Sinner, who has had a more straightforward path to. The women's singles will feature an all-Czech final between Linda Noskova. Meanwhile, Great Britain's Alfie Hewett by winning both his men's wheelchair singles and doubles matches. John McEnroe and Tim Henman on a Wimbledon phone-in.

Rugby Union and International Fixtures

Wales lock Adam Beard in Argentina as Steve Tandy's side prepares to face the Pumas. Wales has made three changes for the match, with Louis Rees-Zammit benched and Sam Costelow starting at fly-half. In other international news, Finn Russell is fit to start for Scotland against South Africa, while Anton Segner could become the first German-born All Black if he features against Italy. England has called up forward Chandler Cunningham-South to replace the injured Cadan Murley for their match against Fiji.

Global Basketball and College Sports News

The Big Bash League in India on December 12. In college basketball, Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 prospect in the 2027 class, is reclassifying and committing to Texas for the upcoming season. Nikola Kusturica has agreed to play for UCLA, potentially becoming a top NBA draft pick in 2028. The NCAA has opened an inquiry into former quarterback Brendan Sorsby's time at Cincinnati . Meanwhile, the clearinghouse tasked with analyzing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals worth of submissions.

Boxing and UFC Developments

Zuffa Boxing of four-division world champion Shakur Stevenson to a multifight deal. In the UFC, a federal grand jury for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack at a White House event. Conor McGregor believes a win over Max Holloway at UFC 329 would cement him as the featherweight GOAT. Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt called for the UFC to offer greater support for retired fighters .

Golf and Cricket Updates

Rory McIlroy shared the lead on day one of the Scottish Open with a five-under, expressing his enjoyment of returning to links golf. He also urged the PGA Tour to be cautious with the future of the Scottish Open as it introduces a two-tier format in 2028. Jon Rahm will return to PGA Tour action at the Scottish Open, which features a rejigged course layout. In cricket, England inflicted a record Twenty20 defeat on India, taking a. Chris Lynn's century for the men's T20 Blast quarter-finals.

Other Sports News and Notable Events

Tadej Pogacar of the Tour de France with a win on the Col du Tourmalet, regaining the yellow jersey. However, he later due to heat. In the World Series of Poker, over 9,000 players are competing for a top prize of $10 million. Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games due to glandular fever. Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, has retired from international competition.

UFC Fighter Pay and Support

Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt stated that the UFC needs to provide more support for retired fighters, advocating for better transition assistance into post-career life. This comes as discussions around fighter compensation and welfare continue to be a prominent topic within the sport.

WNBA Season and Player Performances

Caitlin Clark was limited to 16 minutes in a recent game, scoring nine points in a loss to the Sparks. The Lynx's Cheryl Reeve recorded her 380th regular-season win, extending her record for coaching victories. A group of Republican lawmakers sent a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding accountability for league issues, specifically mentioning Clark. Geno Auriemma commented that on-court confrontations involving Clark should not be seen as a "referendum.

College Football Coaching and Recruiting

Colorado coach Deion Sanders expressed confidence for the upcoming season despite a 3-9 record last year. Coaches were also discussing the NCAA's new five-year eligibility model, with Utah quarterback Devon Dampier among those praising the rule. The NCAA has also sent a letter of inquiry to Cincinnati regarding former quarterback Brendan Sorsby's time.

General Sports Tidbits

Anthony Davis for $32 million. The English companies claiming to have conceived the idea for a world golf league are seeking between $210 million and $630 million in damages from LIV Golf and others. Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn to charges related to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.