General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

World Cup & International Soccer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final four teams, with only a week remaining until the championship match as dreams of glory continue. In a World Cup quarterfinal match, Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half after a video review showed he committed simulation. Argentina's sense of celebration since their 2022 World Cup victory must now shift focus to upcoming challenges. Wales experienced a setback in the Nations Championship, with prop Rhys Carre feeling the team took a "step back" in their performance during their defeat against Argentina. Argentina proved superior in San Juan, securing a deserving 35-21 victory over Wales, who had previously secured back-to-back Test wins against Italy and Fiji in a decisive match.

Motorsports & Cycling

Ryan Blaney secured a dominant victory in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta, emerging from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime. Mathieu van der Poel won the ninth stage of the Tour de France, which was shortened due to extreme 40°C heat in a challenging stage. Tim Merlier achieved his second consecutive Tour de France stage win, prevailing in another sprint finish on Saturday. Seven-time Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win his 10th German Moto GP at the Sachsenring in commanding fashion.

Tennis & Golf

Jannik Sinner has returned to his No. 1 status after a challenging period, claiming the Wimbledon title with a strong performance. In the men's wheelchair singles final at Wimbledon, Great Britain's Alfie Hewett was defeated 6-1, 6-1 by top seed Tokito Oda in the championship match. Hewett had previously reached his fifth consecutive Wimbledon wheelchair singles final after coming back from a set down. Linda Noskova's victory over Karolina Muchova highlighted the Czech Republic's significant influence in tennis as dominance continues. Former tennis player Mardy Fish captured his third American Century Championship title on Sunday in Tahoe, defeating competitors including former NHL player Pavelski and NBA star Curry.

UFC & Combat Sports

Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett achieved quick wins at UFC, potentially positioning them for a future bout against each other. Conor McGregor's comeback fight at UFC 329 ended abruptly due to an injury sustained in the opening minute, raising questions about his ability to return to his former fighting form. McGregor's longtime coach, John Kavanagh, stated that his fighter's right knee was "never an issue" heading into UFC 329. Paddy Pimblett strengthened his claim for a lightweight title shot by submitting Benoit Saint-Denis in just 52 seconds at UFC 329 to make a statement. Gable Steveson made a successful UFC debut with a first-round TKO victory over Elisha Ellison on Saturday, showcasing his skills on the feet without needing a takedown.

Basketball & WNBA

The Dallas Wings defeated the expansion Toronto 108-95 on Friday night in front of a WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 at Montreal's Bell Centre. In a game that saw New York's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton ejected for throwing a shoe that hit Toronto's Marina Mabrey, the Tempo narrowly outlasted the Liberty 93-91 on Sunday in a close contest. Head coach Cheryl Reeve indicated that All-Star Napheesa Collier's return could be imminent for the Lynx, a team that entered the weekend tied for the top spot in the WNBA standings with the Las Vegas Aces. Natasha Cloud and the Chicago Sky are hoping for a brighter future after a difficult offseason that left Cloud without a team at the start of training camp.

Rugby Union & Rugby League

Ireland secured a bonus-point victory over Japan, with Sean Jansen marking his international debut with a try in a hard-fought win. Tadhg Beirne expressed excitement for his first time captaining Ireland in their Nations Championship game against Japan, anticipating a "special, moment" as he prepares to lead. Wales were well beaten by Argentina in San Juan with a final score of 35-21, following back-to-back Test wins against Italy and Fiji in a challenging match. Louis Rees-Zammit has been challenged to increase his involvement for Wales after being moved to the bench for the Nations Championship fixture against Argentina. Will Jordan set a new All Blacks try-scoring record with his hat-trick in his team's 47-17 thrashing of Italy in the Nations Championship achieving a milestone. France fought back to defeat Australia 36-17 in Brisbane, with Aaron Grandidier Nkanang scoring two tries on his debut, contributing to Joe Schmidt's side's sixth consecutive defeat in a comeback victory. Scotland scored four tries but fell to a 42-28 defeat against a changed South Africa side in the Nations Championship at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Brodie Croft scored a hat-trick to help Super League leaders Leeds restore their four-point lead at the top in a dominant performance. Wakefield Trinity ended Super League champions Hull KR's 11-game home winning run to snap a streak.

Cricket

England will consider between six and 10 candidates to replace Brendon McCullum as Test head coach, according to ECB chief executive Richard Gould as they search for a new coach. India took a 269-run lead into day three of the one-off Test match at Lord's after bowling England out for 170 in their first innings as India controls the match. Henry Pollock scored a hat-trick for England against Fiji, who were reduced to 14 players in the second half, resulting in a convincing win for England in a decisive match. Captain Hayley Matthews scored 159 and took three wickets as the West Indies convincingly defeated Ireland in the first one-day international at Bready in a dominant display.

Other Sports & General News

The University of Michigan regents are expected to discuss an investigation into the athletic department's culture on Thursday, with a decision regarding athletic director Manuel anticipated as part of the review as a decision looms. Mike Boynton Jr. has agreed to a two-year contract to become the new head men's basketball coach at Michigan. Alabama has secured the commitment of top in-state quarterback prospect Kingston Preyear, ranked as the No. 3 pocket passer in ESPN's 202World Cup & International Soccer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final four teams, with only a week remaining until the championship match as dreams of glory continue. In a World Cup quarterfinal match, Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half after a video review showed he committed simulation. Argentina's sense of celebration since their 2022 World Cup victory must now shift focus to upcoming challenges. Wales experienced a setback in the Nations Championship, with prop Rhys Carre feeling the team took a "step back" in their performance during their defeat against Argentina. Argentina proved superior in San Juan, securing a deserving 35-21 victory over Wales, who had previously secured back-to-back Test wins against Italy and Fiji in a decisive match.

Motorsports & Cycling

Ryan Blaney secured a dominant victory in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta, emerging from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime. Mathieu van der Poel won the ninth stage of the Tour de France, which was shortened due to extreme 40°C heat in a challenging stage. Tim Merlier achieved his second consecutive Tour de France stage win, prevailing in another sprint finish on Saturday. Seven-time Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win his 10th German Moto GP at the Sachsenring in commanding fashion.

Tennis & Golf

Jannik Sinner has returned to his No. 1 status after a challenging period, claiming the Wimbledon title with a strong performance. In the men's wheelchair singles final at Wimbledon, Great Britain's Alfie Hewett was defeated 6-1, 6-1 by top seed Tokito Oda in the championship match. Hewett had previously reached his fifth consecutive Wimbledon wheelchair singles final after coming back from a set down. Linda Noskova's victory over Karolina Muchova highlighted the Czech Republic's significant influence in tennis as dominance continues. Former tennis player Mardy Fish captured his third American Century Championship title on Sunday in Tahoe, defeating competitors including former NHL player Pavelski and NBA star Curry.

UFC & Combat Sports

Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett achieved quick wins at UFC, potentially positioning them for a future bout against each other. Conor McGregor's comeback fight at UFC 329 ended abruptly due to an injury sustained in the opening minute, raising questions about his ability to return to his former fighting form. McGregor's longtime coach, John Kavanagh, stated that his fighter's right knee was "never an issue" heading into UFC 329. Paddy Pimblett strengthened his claim for a lightweight title shot by submitting Benoit Saint-Denis in just 52 seconds at UFC 329 to make a statement. Gable Steveson made a successful UFC debut with a first-round TKO victory over Elisha Ellison on Saturday, showcasing his skills on the feet without needing a takedown.

Basketball & WNBA

The Dallas Wings defeated the expansion Toronto 108-95 on Friday night in front of a WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 at Montreal's Bell Centre. In a game that saw New York's Bet