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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

WNBA Standouts and Coaching Milestones

The Minnesota Lynx are still "Phee's team," according to coach Cheryl Reeve, even with Napheesa Collier sidelined due to injury Reeve insists. Reeve, who already holds the record for most total wins by a WNBA coach, secured her 380th regular-season victory Wednesday night. In Toronto, Paige Bueckers erupted for 34 points, leading Dallas to a 108-95 win over the expansion team in front of a WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996. The Indiana Fever saw Caitlin Clark limited to 16 minutes in her return Wednesday, playing in three-minute shifts and scoring nine points in a 106-92 loss to the Sparks Clark limited. A group of 11 Republican lawmakers has sent a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding accountability from the league.

Tennis at Wimbledon and Beyond

Alfie Hewett reached his fifth consecutive Wimbledon wheelchair singles final by coming back from a set down to defeat Gustavo Fernandez. Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic are set to meet again in the Wimbledon semifinals after contrasting tournaments. Experts are split on whether Jannik Sinner, the defending champion, or Alexander Zverev, a recent major winner, will take the men's Wimbledon title. Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova will compete in an all-Czech women's final at Wimbledon on Saturday, with experts weighing in on who will claim the championship. Wimbledon umpires are permitted to take toilet breaks, according to the Ask Me Anything team. Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk criticized the IOC's decision to provisionally lift the ban on Russia and recommend individual sports allow Russian athletes to compete.

International Rugby Action

England thrashed Fiji with eleven tries to end their losing streak, as Henry Pollock scored a hat-trick in the convincing victory. Ireland secured a bonus-point win over Japan, with Sean Jansen marking his international debut with a try. Will Jordan became New Zealand's all-time leading try-scorer with a hat-trick in their 47-17 rout of Italy in the Nations Championship. Tadhg Beirne expressed excitement about captaining Ireland for the first time against Japan in the Nations Championship. Wales dropped Louis Rees-Zammit to the bench and started Sam Costelow at fly-half for their match against Argentina, making three changes to the lineup. Anton Segner is poised to become the first German-born All Black if he comes off the bench against Italy. Finn Russell is fit to start for Scotland against South Africa in the Nations Championship.

Soccer and Cycling Updates

Tim Merlier achieved his second consecutive stage win in the Tour de France, prevailing in another sprint finish on Saturday. Tadej Pogacar took a significant step toward a potential fifth Tour de France victory with a dominant win on stage six, reclaiming the leader's yellow jersey after the previous leader crashed out. England manager Thomas Tuchel and captain Harry Kane spoke with John Murray ahead of their match against Norway. France fought back to defeat Australia, with Aaron Grandidier Nkanang scoring two tries on his debut, condemning Joe Schmidt's side to a sixth consecutive loss. France's head coach Didier Deschamps downplayed the appointment of Argentinian officials for their World Cup quarterfinal match against Morocco. Two staff members of the United States men's soccer team were suspended by FIFA from their round-of-16 game against Belgium.

College Football and Basketball Recruitment

Alabama secured a commitment from Kingston Preyear, the No. 3 pocket passer in the 2028 ESPN recruiting class, for their 2028 class. Marcus Spears Jr., the top prospect in the 2027 class, has reclassified and committed to Texas for the upcoming college basketball season. Nikola Kusturica has agreed to a multiyear deal with UCLA, making him an early contender for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA draft. Big 12 media days saw Utah quarterback Devon Dampier praise the NCAA's new five-year, age-based eligibility model. Notre Dame will pay homage to the 1920s Green Bay Packers with an alternate uniform for their Week 1 game at Lambeau Field.

Boxing, MMA, and Other Combat Sports

The 2026 MLB draft is underway, with coverage and analysis available for each pick. Conor McGregor's UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway will reveal his current standing in the sport, as his impact extends beyond his title reigns. Max Holloway's career in the UFC is examined statistically as he prepares to face Conor McGregor at UFC 329. Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt called for the UFC to provide greater support for retired fighters transitioning out of the sport. Eight men were indicted for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack at a UFC event at the White House in June. Shakur Stevenson has signed with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing, and the move's success is being closely watched Stevenson signed.

Other Sports News

The Big Bash League's opening match next season will be held in India on December 12. Afghanistan's women's refugee team is expected to have their funding extended after a recommendation to the ICC board. The ICC is developing plans to address what it describes as "significant corruption concerns" within franchise tournaments globally. Female rugby players are 69% more likely to experience online abuse than their male counterparts, according to World Rugby findings. Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most decorated Paralympian, has retired from international competition. Kaylee McKeown, a five-time Olympic backstroke champion, has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games due to glandular fever. The ECB is blocking plans to host the final of a T20 tournament for European nations at Lord's. Chris Lynn's 49-ball century propelled Northamptonshire Steelbacks into the men's T20 Blast quarter-finals. The Blaze and Durham have secured spots in the T20 Blast Finals Day. Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi broke the 27-year-old men's 1,000m world record at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco, where Julien Alfred also ran a fast 200m. Australian sprinter Gout Gout will miss the rest of the season, including the World Athletics Under-20 Championships, after tearing his left hamstring.