General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

NWSL and WNBA Action

The NWSL's Gotham FC, even without Sam Kerr, and are challenging Washington at the top of ESPN's Power Rankings. In the WNBA, the Dallas Wings outlasted the Liberty, winning 108-95 in Montreal in front of a record-setting crowd of 20,996 at Bell Centre. The Minnesota Lynx, according to head coach Cheryl Reeve, with Napheesa Collier's return possibly imminent for a team tied atop the WNBA standings.

UFC and Boxing Developments

Conor McGregor following his UFC 329 loss to Max Holloway and plans to fight again, though his comeback was cut short by injury in the opening minutes. Despite McGregor's setback, Paddy Pimblett with a 52-second submission win at UFC, while Gable Steveson debuted in style with a first-round TKO. In boxing, Caoimhin Agyarko's world title bid against Josh Kelly is confirmed for July 25 in Saudi Arabia, and Joe Joyce in a bizarre ending.

Rugby Union International Scene

New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie is well aware of Ireland's ability as the teams prepare to meet in the Nations Championship. Wales captain Dewi Lake is set to miss his first game under Steve Tandy when Wales face South Africa. Prop Rhys Carre feels Wales in their Nations Championship defeat against Argentina, who secured a 35-21 victory. Scotland fell short against South Africa in a 42-28 Nations Championship defeat despite scoring four tries. Raffi Quirke has been called into the England squad. Ireland, with a much-changed team over Japan. Will Jordan became New Zealand's record try-scorer with a hat-trick in their 47-17 thrashing of Italy. France fought back to beat Australia with six tries, condemning Joe Schmidt's side to a sixth successive defeat.

Golf and Tennis Updates

Joe Dean, a former grocery delivery driver in the 154th Open Championship by winning the inaugural last-chance qualifier. The tee-times for the first two rounds of the 154th Open Championship have been released. Former tennis player Mardy Fish American Century Championship title. In tennis, Linda Noskova for the Wimbledon women's singles title, showcasing the Czech nation's influence. Great Britain's Alfie Hewett was beaten in the men's wheelchair singles final at Wimbledon by top seed Tokito Oda, though Hewett had previously reached his fifth straight final. Novak Djokovic looks rejuvenated at Wimbledon and aims to continue playing.

Cricket News

India commanding lead over England on day three of the one-off Test match at Lord's, after England was bowled out for. The scheduling of the Lord's Test and McCullum's sacking left the game struggling for relevance. Yorkshire reached T20, while Hampshire also secured a home tie. Henry Pollock's second-half hat-trick for consideration in the England starting lineup after England thrashed Fiji 73-8.

Soccer and Motorsport

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off after a VAR review showed he committed simulation during a World Cup quarterfinal. Ryan Blaney in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta. Mathieu van der Poel of the Tour de France, which was shortened due to extreme heat. Tim Merlier on stage eight of the Tour de France. Marc Marquez dominated to win his 10th German Moto GP.

Other Sports News

Lagerald Vick, a former Kansas Jayhawks player, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder. Max Whitlock has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games due to a hand injury. England Test coach Brendon McCullum apologized for a recent run of poor results, and the ECB is considering between six and 10 names to replace him. The University of Michigan regents are expected to soon. Alabama has secured the commitment of top in-state QB prospect Kingston Preyear for the 2028 recruiting class as the No. 3 pocket passer. Mike Boynton Jr. has agreed to a two-year contract to become the new men's basketball coach at Michigan.

Awards and Records

ESPN is hosting a vote for the 2026 ESPYS winners, with nominees including A'ja Wilson, Jalen Brunson, and Shohei Ohtani among others. Josh Kerr's world record mile attempt is confirmed for a Diamond League event in London. Emmanuel Wanyonyi in Monaco, and Julien Alfred ran a stunning 200m. Todd Brunson as the WSOP main event is pared down.