General Sports 3 Days

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

Soccer and Tennis

The FIFA World Cup is down to its final four teams, with dreams of championship glory still alive for each four hopefuls. In a dramatic World Cup quarterfinal, Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off after a video review confirmed he committed simulation. On the women's side, Spain's national team has cultivated a strong "all for one" mentality as they prepare to face France's formidable lineup in the World Cup summer camp. Meanwhile, in the tennis world, Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova in an all-Czech women's final at Wimbledon, solidifying the nation's significant influence in the sport nation's influence. Great Britain's Alfie Hewett fell to top seed Tokito Oda in the men's wheelchair singles final at Wimbledon Hewett falls.

Golf and Motorsports

Joe Dean, a former grocery delivery driver, secured the final spot in the 154th Open Championship by winning the inaugural last-chance qualifier. Dean humorously noted he might have to camp by the practice putting green after his victory. The tee times for the first two rounds of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale have been released. In other golf news, former tennis player Mardy Fish claimed his third American Century Championship title in Tahoe, finishing ahead of Pavelski and Curry. On the motorsport front, Ryan Blaney secured a victory in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta, emerging from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime. Seven-time Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez dominated the German Moto GP, securing his 10th career victory at the Sachsenring.

Rugby Union

New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie acknowledged Ireland's ability to challenge his team in their upcoming Nations Championship match in Auckland. Wales captain Dewi Lake is expected to miss his first game under new coach Steve Tandy when Wales faces the world champions. Prop Rhys Carre believes Wales took a step backward in their performance during their defeat against Argentina in the Nations Championship. The Scarlets have signed a deal with the WRU, but uncertainty remains as the agreement expires in June 2028. England's young stars Henry Pollock and Noah Caluori are aiming for starting spots after scoring tries in their team's decisive victory over Fiji. Scrum-half Raffi Quirke has been called into the England squad for their Nations Championship match against Argentina. In a high-scoring affair, Scotland scored four tries but ultimately lost to a changed South Africa team in the Nations Championship. Ireland secured a bonus-point win over Japan, with debutant Sean Jansen scoring a try. Will Jordan set a new All Blacks try-scoring record with a hat-trick in their commanding win over Italy. France fought back with six tries to defeat Australia, condemning Joe Schmidt's side to their sixth consecutive loss.

Boxing and UFC

Caoimhin Agyarko is set to face Josh Kelly for a world title on the undercard of a fight featuring Anthony Joshua on July 25 in Saudi Arabia. Conor McGregor is scheduled for surgery following his first-round loss to Max Holloway at UFC, with plans to return to fighting. Despite the quick loss, McGregor's longtime head coach stated his right knee was not an issue before the fight. Standout performances from Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson helped to salvage UFC, preventing it from being an afterthought. Pimblett strengthened his claim for a lightweight title shot with a 52-second submission win over Benoit Saint-Denis. Steveson debuted in style, securing a first-round TKO victory over Elisha Ellison. Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett's quick wins may position them for a future matchup. McGregor's comeback was cut short by injury, raising questions about his future fighting capabilities. Despite the loss and injury, McGregor remains a significant draw, but questions linger about his current fighting form. Joe Joyce's comeback fight ended in a bizarre fashion with a loss to Artem Suslenkov in Moscow.

WNBA and Basketball

Gotham FC are showing their offensive prowess and challenging for the top spot in the NWSL Power Rankings, even without star Sam Kerr. The Tempo outlasted the Liberty in a close game that featured an ejection after New York's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton threw a shoe that hit an opponent. Dallas secured a victory over expansion Toronto in front of a WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 at Montreal's Bell Centre. All-Star Napheesa Collier's return may be near for the Lynx, who were tied for the WNBA lead entering the weekend. Raegan Pebley has been removed as the Sparks' general manager, with assistants set to share the role. Lagerald Vick, a former Kansas Jayhawks player, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee.

Other Sports News

Brendon McCullum has apologized for a run of seven defeats in nine games that led to his dismissal as Test coach. England is looking to hire a new Test head coach, with between six and 10 names being considered by the ECB. The highs and lows of McCullum's tenure as England Test head coach are being reviewed following his sacking. India took control of the one-off Test match at Lord's, leading by 269 runs after bowling England out for 170 in their first innings. Heather Knight leaves behind a significant legacy in English cricket that extends beyond her on-field statistics. Former India coach Rahul Dravid remains open to coaching roles, even after venturing into franchise ownership. Yorkshire, Somerset, and Essex have advanced to the T20 Blast quarter-finals, with Yorkshire securing a home tie. Brodie Croft scored a hat-trick to help Super League leaders Leeds maintain their position at the top. Wakefield Trinity ended Super League champions Hull KR's 11-game home winning streak. Dublin manager Ger Brennan is urging the GAA to implement video technology to aid officials in making crucial decisions, following his team's All-Ireland SFC semi-final loss to Kerry. Goals proved decisive as Kerry defeated Dublin in their semi-final, keeping their quest for back-to-back All-Ireland SFC titles on track. Mayo manager Andy Moran feels his team is "not the finished article" despite reaching their first All-Ireland SFC final in five years with a significant win over Louth. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Max Whitlock has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow due to a hand injury sustained in training. BBC Sport NI is profiling the 65 athletes who will represent Team NI at the Commonwealth Games this summer. Mathieu van der Poel won the ninth stage of the Tour de France, which was shortened due to extreme heat. Tim Merlier achieved his second consecutive stage win on the Tour de France. The World Series of Poker main event has been narrowed down to 21 players, with only nine expected to remain by the end of Monday. Afghanistan's women's refugee team is expected to have their funding extended following a recommendation to the ICC board.