General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 12, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

WNBA Action Heats Up

The Toronto Tempo secured a narrow 93-91 victory over the New York Liberty on Sunday in Montreal, a game highlighted by an ejection. Liberty's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was disqualified in the fourth quarter after throwing a shoe that struck the Tempo's Marina Mabrey. In a separate WNBA development, Raegan Pebley has been removed as the Sparks' general manager after two and a half years, with assistants set to share the role. The Lynx, meanwhile, remain a team in progress as head coach Cheryl Reeve indicated that All-Star Napheesa Collier's return could be near, with the team currently tied atop the WNBA standings alongside the Las Vegas Aces. A WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 witnessed the Dallas Wings defeat the expansion Toronto Wings 108-95 on Friday night, with Paige Bueckers leading the charge with 34 points.

Tennis Stars Shine on Grass and Hard Courts

Jannik Sinner has reclaimed his No. 1 status by winning Wimbledon, overcoming a challenging period leading up to the title. The all-Czech women's final saw Linda Noskova emerge victorious over Karolina Muchova. Great Britain's Alfie Hewett reached his fifth consecutive Wimbledon men's wheelchair singles final, defeating Gustavo Fernandez after being a set down, but ultimately fell to top seed Tokito Oda in the final with a score of 6-1, 6-1. Novak Djokovic, despite his Wimbledon semifinal exit to Sinner, remains motivated to continue playing and potentially add to his 24 major titles.

UFC Fighters Make Statements and Suffer Setbacks

UFC 329 delivered significant moments, including quick wins that could position Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett for a future matchup. Paddy Pimblett strengthened his claim for a lightweight title shot with a swift 52-second submission victory over Benoit Saint-Denis. Gable Steveson made a strong UFC debut, securing a first-round TKO against Elisha Ellison with impressive striking skills. However, Conor McGregor's return at UFC 329 was abruptly cut short due to an injury sustained in the opening minute, raising questions about his future in the sport. Longtime coach John Kavanagh stated McGregor's right knee was not an issue prior to the fight. Separately, eight men have been indicted for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack planned for a UFC event at the White House.

Rugby Union Sees Nations Championship Battles and Coaching Changes

Wales experienced a setback in the Nations Championship, with prop Rhys Carre feeling the team took a "step back" in their defeat to Argentina. Argentina proved superior in their 35-21 victory in San Juan, handing Wales a reality check after recent wins. Will Jordan set a new All Blacks try-scoring record with a hat-trick in their 47-17 thrashing of Italy. France staged a comeback to defeat Australia, with Aaron Grandidier Nkanang scoring two tries on his debut. Ireland secured a bonus-point win against Japan, with debutant Sean Jansen scoring a try. England are looking for a new Test head coach, with ECB chief executive Richard Gould indicating they are considering between six and 10 candidates to replace Brendon McCullum. New guidelines advise England men's players to avoid alcohol around matches following off-field incidents.

Cricket World Cup Preparations and Domestic Action

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is approaching its final stages, with only four teams remaining with hopes of lifting the trophy. In T20 Blast action, Yorkshire and Hampshire have reached the quarter-finals. The Blaze and Durham have also secured spots in the Finals Day lineup for the T20 Blast. The Big Bash League is set to open its next season in India on December 12. England's women's team is facing India in a historic Test match at Lord's, with India taking a significant lead into day three after bowling England out for 170. Afghanistan's women's refugee team is expected to have their funding extended by the ICC.

Gaelic Football and Other Sports News

Goals proved to be the deciding factor as Kerry defeated Dublin 2-18 to 0-20 in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final, keeping their quest for back-to-back titles alive. Dublin manager Ger Brennan has called for the GAA to implement video technology to aid officials in making crucial decisions. Mayo has advanced to their first All-Ireland SFC final in five years with a commanding 17-point victory over Louth, though manager Andy Moran feels the team is "not the finished article". On the golf course, former tennis player Mardy Fish claimed his third American Century Championship title in Tahoe, surpassing competitors like Pavelski and Curry. In cycling, Mathieu van der Poel won a shortened ninth stage of the Tour de France due to extreme heat.

NCAA and European Basketball Moves

Mike Boynton Jr. has agreed to a two-year contract to become the new head men's basketball coach at the University of Michigan. The University of Michigan regents are scheduled to discuss an investigation into the culture of its athletic department. Mario Saint-Supery, a standout freshman at Gonzaga, has signed with Euro League team Valencia.

Other Notable Sports Headlines

Conor McGregor's comeback at UFC 329 ended in an injury during the opening minute, leading to speculation about his fighting future. Seven-time Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez secured his 10th German Moto GP victory with a dominant performance. In a surprising development, Shakur Stevenson has signed with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing.