General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 12, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

UFC 329 and MMA News

Paddy Pimblett strengthened his claim for a lightweight title shot by submitting Benoit Saint-Denis in just 52 seconds at UFC 329. Max Holloway also secured a quick win on the same card, potentially positioning the pair for a future matchup positioned for matchup. Conor McGregor's comeback fight at UFC 329 ended abruptly with an injury in the opening minutes, raising questions about his future in the sport. Gable Steveson made a successful UFC debut, recording a first-round TKO victory over Elisha Ellison debuted in style. Separately, eight men were indicted for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack at a previous UFC event.

Rugby Union International Updates

Wales suffered a defeat against Argentina, with prop Rhys Carre feeling the team took a "step back" in their performance. Argentina secured a 35-21 victory, proving too strong for Wales after their recent wins against Italy and Fiji well beaten. Scrum-half Raffi Quirke has been called into the England squad for their upcoming match against Argentina. In other international action, Will Jordan became New Zealand's record try-scorer with a hat-trick in their 47-17 win over Italy. Ireland secured a bonus-point win against Japan, with debutant Sean Jansen scoring a try. France fought back to beat Australia 27-20, with Aaron Grandidier Nkanang scoring two tries on his debut.

Cricket News

India took control of the one-off Test match at Lord's, holding a lead of 269 runs heading into day three after bowling England out for 170 in their first innings. England women's cricket faces a potential coaching change, with the ECB considering between six and 10 names to replace Brendon McCullum as Test head coach. The legacy of former England captain Heather Knight is being celebrated, with her impact extending beyond on-field statistics celebrated legacy. The Big Bash League is set to stage its season opener in India on December 12. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews scored 159 and took three wickets in a dominant performance against Ireland in the first one-day international hit 159.

Tennis and Wimbledon

The semifinals of Wimbledon are set, with Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner scheduled to meet again scheduled to meet. Djokovic, looking rejuvenated, aims to continue playing despite his loss to Sinner. Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova will face off in an all-Czech women's final at Wimbledon. Great Britain's Alfie Hewett reached his fifth successive wheelchair singles final at Wimbledon after a comeback victory. Hewett was later defeated 6-1 6-1 by top seed Tokito Oda in the men's wheelchair singles final beaten in final. Questions surrounding Wimbledon's rules, such as Alexander Zverev's phone usage and umpire toilet breaks, were addressed rules were addressed. John McEnroe and Tim Henman hosted phone-ins discussing the tournament hosted phone-ins.

Cycling and Athletics

Mathieu van der Poel won the ninth stage of the Tour de France, which was shortened due to extreme heat. Tim Merlier secured his second consecutive stage win on stage eight of the Tour de France. Tadej Pogacar dominated stage six on the Tourmalet, regaining the yellow jersey and taking a significant step towards a fifth Tour de France title dominates on stage. Emmanuel Wanyonyi broke the men's 1,000m world record at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco.

Gaelic Football and Rugby League

Kerry remains on course for back-to-back All-Ireland SFC titles after defeating Dublin 2-18 to 0-20 in the semi-finals. Mayo also advanced to their first All-Ireland SFC final in five years with a 17-point win over Louth, though manager Andy Moran feels the team is "not the finished article". Brodie Croft scored a hat-trick to help Super League leaders Leeds restore their four-point advantage at the top scores hat-trick. Wakefield Trinity ended Hull KR's 11-game home winning run in the Super League.

US Sports and College Athletics

The WNBA saw a regular-season record crowd of 20,996 in Montreal as Dallas defeated Toronto 108-95, with Paige Bueckers scoring 34 points. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve indicated that All-Star Napheesa Collier's return could be imminent for a team tied atop the WNBA standings. Natasha Cloud and the Chicago Sky are hoping for better times after a tumultuous offseason. In college sports, Mike Boynton Jr. has agreed to a two-year contract to become the new head men's basketball coach at Michigan agreed on contract. Nikola Kusturica has reached an agreement to play for UCLA, making him a potential top pick in the 2028 NBA draft reaches agreement. Alabama has secured the commitment of Kingston Preyear, the No. 3 pocket passer in ESPN's 2028 recruiting class secured commitment. Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2027, is reclassifying and committing to Texas for the upcoming college basketball season reclassifying and committing.

Other Sports News

Seven-time Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez secured his 10th German Moto GP victory with a dominant performance. Joe Joyce's comeback fight ended in a bizarre loss to Artem Suslenkov in Moscow. Afghanistan's women's refugee team is set to have their funding extended following a recommendation to the ICC board funding extended. Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games due to glandular fever pulls out.