General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 14, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

WNBA Action Heats Up

The Minnesota Lynx secured a victory with a combined 70 points from McBride and Miles, as rookie Olivia Miles. Miles also became the first WNBA player to achieve 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists in just 22 career games. In another WNBA contest, the Tempo outlasted the Liberty 93-91, a game marked by an ejection when Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was disqualified for tossing a shoe. The WNBA regular season also saw a record crowd of 20,996 at Bell Centre in Montreal, where Paige Bueckers in the Dallas Wings' 108-95 win over Toronto. In WNBA Power Rankings, Gotham ascended the standings due to their potent offense, even without Sam Kerr, and are now challenging Washington at the top. Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve indicated that the return of Napheesa Collier could be imminent, as the team entered the weekend tied for first place in the WNBA standings with the Las Vegas Aces. The Sparks announced that Raegan Pebley is out as general manager, with assistants set to share the role.

International Football and Rugby Updates

Spain's national team is cultivating a strong "all for one" mentality as they in the FIFA World Cup semifinals. Spain winger Lamine Yamal's comments about France fearing the defending Euro champions were as not being disrespectful. In other international rugby news, New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie acknowledged Ireland's capabilities ahead of their Nations Championship match in Auckland, stating his team is "well aware of Ireland's ability" to challenge the All Blacks. Wales captain Dewi Lake is expected to miss the upcoming Nations Championship match against South Africa. Prop Rhys Carre believes Wales in their Nations Championship defeat to Argentina. Scrum-half Raffi Quirke has been for their match against Argentina. France secured a comeback victory over Australia, with Aaron Grandidier Nkanang in a 30-26 win. Will Jordan with a hat-trick in their 47-17 win over Italy. Ireland secured bonus-point against Japan, with Sean Jansen marking his international debut with a try. Scotland fell to a 42-28 defeat against South Africa despite scoring four tries at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in a 10-try thriller. England's young stars Henry Pollock and Noah Caluori are after scoring tries in their 73-8 thrashing of Fiji. Pollock also scored a hat-trick in England's 72-22 victory over Fiji, ending a losing streak in convincing fashion. In the Nations Championship, Ireland secured their second bonus-point win, defeating Japan.

Tennis and Golf News

Jannik Sinner, returning to his No. 1 status after a period of inconsistency. The Wimbledon championships also featured an all-Czech women's final, with Linda Noskova for the title. Former tennis player Mardy Fish, surpassing celebrity competitors like Pavelski and Curry. In golf, Matt Fitzpatrick noted that sports betting is becoming a problem among golf fans, contributing to. Bob Mac Intyre and Matt Fitzpatrick at the Genesis Scottish Open, with Min Woo Lee also in contention heading into the final round.

NCAA and Athlete Legal Battles

Beginning with next year's NCAA women's basketball tournament, the top 16 teams will be seeded according to their true ranking, irrespective of conference affiliation. Separately, eleven Division I athletes who exhausted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season have filed a federal class action lawsuit, alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules have. In a concerning development, former Kansas Jayhawks player Lagerald Vick, a member of the 2018 Final Four team, has been in Tennessee. The University of Michigan regents are expected to discuss an investigation into the culture of its athletic department, with a decision on the athletic director's future anticipated soon.

Combat Sports and Individual Achievements

UFC 329 saw standout performances from Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson, which. Pimblett strengthened his claim for a lightweight title shot with a 52-second submission win over Benoit Saint-Denis. Gable Steveson made a successful UFC debut, securing a first-round TKO against Elisha Ellison with a striking display. Conor McGregor's comeback at UFC 329 ended abruptly due to an injury sustained in the opening minute, raising questions about his future and his ability to return to form. Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett's quick wins at UFC 329 may position them for a future bout as Holloway's comeback was cut short. Seven-time Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez with a dominant performance at the Sachsenring. Joe Joyce's comeback fight ended in a bizarre fashion, resulting in a loss to Artem Suslenkov in Moscow.

Baseball and Cycling News

At the Home Run Derby, Jordan Walker clinched the title on his final six swings, becoming the first Cardinals player to win the event. Tim Merlier on stage eight of the Tour de France, prevailing in another sprint finish. Mathieu van der Poel also claimed a stage victory in the Tour de France, winning the shortened ninth stage amidst extreme heat of 40°C.

Cricket and Other Sports

India took control of the one-off Test match against England at Lord's, leading by 269 runs entering day three after England was. The relevance of women's Test cricket is being questioned despite India's strong performance against England. England Test head coach Brendon McCullum's sacking marked the end of the "Bazball" era, with the ECB to replace him. Heather Knight leaves a significant legacy in English cricket that transcends statistics. Yorkshire reached the T20 Blast quarter-finals, while Hampshire secured a home tie in the last eight. Brodie Croft scored a hat-trick to help Super League leaders Leeds. Wakefield Trinity ended Super League champions Hull KR's 11-game home winning run with a victory. Afghanistan's women's refugee team is set to have their funding extended following a recommendation to the ICC board.

NCAA and Athlete Eligibility

Eleven Division I athletes have filed a federal class action lawsuit against the NCAA, alleging that the new eligibility rules have. The NCAA's women's basketball tournament will implement true rankings for seeding the top 16 teams starting next year, regardless of conference.

Rugby League and Gaelic Football

Brodie Croft's hat-trick over Catalans, maintaining their lead in Super League. Wakefield Trinity ended Hull KR's home winning streak with a strong performance. Kerry's quest for back-to-back All-Ireland SFC titles continues after a 2-18 to 0-20 semi-final victory over Dublin, with goals proving decisive in the contest. Dublin manager Ger Brennan has called for the introduction of video technology in Gaelic football to aid officials. 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 17-point win over Louth in their semi-final.