General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 10, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

WNBA Action Heats Up

The Dallas Wings secured a victory over the expansion Toronto team on Friday night, with Paige Bueckers leading the charge with 34 points in a 108-95 win. This game was played in front of a WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 at Bell Centre. The Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark saw limited minutes in her return Wednesday, playing in shifts of around three minutes and scoring nine points in a 106-92 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks was limited to 16 minutes. Meanwhile, Cheryl Reeve, coach of the Minnesota Lynx, recorded her 380th regular-season victory, extending her record for most regular-season wins in league history. The Golden State Valkyries continue to hold the top spot in the WNBA Power Rankings, riding a five-game winning streak.

UFC Showdown and Boxing Moves

Max Holloway has completed his transformation to welterweight as he prepares to face Conor McGregor in a rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday. McGregor, despite a brief UFC title reign, is considered by many to have had a significant impact on the sport, as shown by six charts examining his career. McGregor himself believes a win against Holloway would solidify his claim as the greatest featherweight of all time, even though he is fighting at welterweight. In other combat sports news, Dana White's Zuffa Boxing has signed Shakur Stevenson, one of the sport's top fighters, raising questions about whether this move will be successful. Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is calling on the UFC to provide more support for retired fighters to help with their transition out of the sport.

MLB Draft and Minor League Talent

The MLB draft is set for Saturday, with intrigue surrounding the first two rounds. The White Sox hold the No. 1 pick, and a trio of stars are in contention for that selection. The brightest young talent in the minors will take the field Sunday in Philadelphia for the MLB Future Games, and several players are expected to draw significant attention.

Tennis at Wimbledon and Beyond

The women's singles final at Wimbledon features an all-Czech matchup between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova on Saturday. Britain's Alfie Hewett has reached his fifth consecutive wheelchair singles final at Wimbledon after a comeback victory. Great Britain's Henry Patten and his Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara will compete in their second Wimbledon men's doubles final in three years. Alexander Zverev defeated Taylor Fritz to advance to his first Wimbledon semifinal, ending a losing streak against Fritz. Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk, after reaching her first Wimbledon semifinal, criticized the IOC's decision to tentatively lift its ban on Russia and recommend individual sports allow Russian athletes to compete. John McEnroe and Tim Henman are taking listener calls about the tournament, with McEnroe also hosting a live show from Wimbledon with Linda Noskova making an appearance.

International Football and Rugby

The World Cup continues to dominate headlines in Argentina, with France head coach Didier Deschamps downplaying the appointment of Argentinian officials for their quarterfinal match against Morocco. Justin Bieber is set to join the World Cup final halftime show, performing alongside Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. In rugby news, Tadhg Beirne is set to captain Ireland for the first time in their Nations Championship game against Japan. Louis Rees-Zammit has been dropped to the bench for Wales' Nations Championship fixture against Argentina, with a challenge to get more involved. England men's players have been advised to avoid alcohol on the days surrounding matches as part of new behavioral guidelines following off-field incidents. Jiuta Wainiqolo, potentially the best wing in the world, is aiming to impact England's game on Saturday.

College Football and Recruiting

Alabama has secured the commitment of top in-state quarterback prospect Kingston Preyear, who is ranked as the No. 3 pocket passer in ESPN's 2028 recruiting class. Marcus Spears Jr., the top prospect in the 2027 class, has reclassified and committed to Texas for the upcoming college basketball season. Big 12 media days provided notable quotes, including insights from Deion Sanders and Joey McGuire. The NCAA has opened an inquiry into former quarterback Brendan Sorsby's time with the Cincinnati program. Notre Dame will pay homage to the 1920s Green Bay Packers with an altered uniform design for their Week 1 game at Lambeau Field.

Track and Field Records and Setbacks

Emmanuel Wanyonyi of Kenya broke the 27-year-old men's 1,000m world record in his debut at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco. Australian sprinter Gout Gout is set to miss the remainder of the season, including the World Athletics Under-20 Championships, after tearing his left hamstring during training. Five-time Olympic backstroke champion Kaylee McKeown has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games due to glandular fever.

Cricket and Other International Sports

England and India are participating in a historic women's Test match at Lord's, with World Cup stars in attendance. Captain Hayley Matthews scored 159 and took three wickets as the West Indies convincingly defeated Ireland in the first one-day international hammered Ireland. Northamptonshire Steelbacks, powered by a century from Chris Lynn, have secured a spot in the men's T20 Blast quarter-finals. A club side from Gloucestershire is awaiting confirmation if their score of 417-2 off 20 overs is a world record for the highest T20 total. The ICC is developing plans to address "significant corruption concerns" within franchise tournaments globally. Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most decorated Paralympian, has retired from international competition.

Basketball Coaching and Player Movements

Mike Boynton Jr. has agreed to a two-year contract to become the new men's basketball coach at Michigan. Nikola Kusturica has committed to UCLA, positioning him as an early contender for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA draft. Washington Wizards star Anthony Davis has officially sold his Los Angeles home. The Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves shared a connection with LeBron James during their five seasons as teammates.

Golf and Cycling Events

Rory McIlroy shares the lead after the first day of the Scottish Open with a five-under, enjoying his return to links golf. McIlroy has also urged the PGA Tour to consider the future of the Scottish Open carefully as it plans a two-tier format in 2028. Tim Merlier won stage seven of the Tour de France in a bunch sprint finish, while Tadej Pogacar maintained the overall lead. Pogacar also dominated stage six on the Tourmalet, regaining the yellow jersey and taking a significant step towards a potential fifth Tour de France victory. Olav Kooij won a chaotic sprint finish on stage five of the Tour de France after a crash.

NFL Outlook and Player Rankings

Questions remain for the AFC East teams: Bills, Jets, and Dolphins, as reporters discuss offseason impacts and quarterback situations. Executives and coaches are weighing in on the NFL's top 10 tight ends, with the position trending younger. Fantasy football players are being analyzed for upgrades and downgrades based on offensive line performance. Fantasy hockey rankings for the 2026-27 season are available, with Nathan Mac Kinnon and Connor McDavid leading the list.

Other Sports News

The World Series of Poker has over 9,000 players competing for a top prize of $10 million. Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn has pleaded not guilty to charges of deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Big Bash League will begin its next season in India on December 12.