General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 14, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

WNBA Power Dynamics Shift, Player Concerns Surface

The Indiana Fever, fueled by Kelsey Mitchell's sixth consecutive 25-point performance, have surged to No. 4 in the WNBA Power Rankings, though the Golden State team maintains its top position. In a concerning incident, Hilton Grand Vacations announced the termination of a fan who allegedly directed a racist message towards Aces guard Chelsea Gray has fired a man. Meanwhile, Wings star Paige Bueckers voiced her disappointment regarding the scarcity of Black women head coaches in the WNBA, advocating for equal opportunities in coaching roles. The Minnesota Lynx secured a victory over the Phoenix Mercury, with rookie Olivia Miles achieving a career-high 33 points and becoming the first WNBA player to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists in just 22 games. In other league news, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton of the New York Liberty was ejected from a game against the Toronto for tossing a shoe that struck Marina Mabrey, leading to the Liberty's eventual 93-91 loss was ejected for tossing. Raegan Pebley has also been removed as the Sparks' general manager after two and a half years, with assistants set to share the responsibilities is out as Sparks GM. Starting next season, the NCAA women's basketball tournament will implement true ranking for seeding the top 16 teams, irrespective of conference affiliation.

Golf World Gears Up for The Open and Other Tournaments

As the 154th Open Championship approaches, Scottie Scheffler is preparing for the major after a rare weekend off, having missed the cut at the Scottish Open and ending his streak of 78 consecutive PGA Tour starts missed the cut at last week's. The Open Championship storylines include the debate over whether Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy is the favorite, the possibility of an English golfer winning on home soil at Royal Birkdale, and how the course might play. Irish golfer David Howard, who qualified for The Open despite being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age seven, shared his inspiring journey. English golfers face a scheduling dilemma with early Thursday tee times at The Open clashing with England's match against Argentina. Matt Fitzpatrick noted that sports betting is becoming a growing concern among golf fans, contributing to personal abuse directed at players. Former tennis player Mardy Fish clinched his third American Century Championship title in Tahoe, outdueling celebrities like Tony Romo and Stephen Curry. Home favorite Bob Mac Intyre is sharing the lead at the Genesis Scottish Open with Matt Fitzpatrick and Min Woo Lee heading into the final round following fog disruptions seize a share of the lead.

Rugby Union and Football Face International Challenges

Scotland's forwards coach John Dalziel emphasized the team's desire for results over praise as they prepare for a challenging match against Fiji at Murrayfield have had enough of praise. England's utility back Marcus Smith acknowledged that the team still has significant areas for improvement despite their recent 11-try victory over Fiji. Ireland's assistant coach Andrew Goodman confirmed that Rob Baloucoune and Jeremy Loughman are fit to play in their Nations Championship match against New Zealand at Eden Park are fit ahead of Saturday's. New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie expressed his team's awareness of Ireland's capabilities ahead of their Nations Championship clash. Wales captain Dewi Lake is expected to miss their Nations Championship match against world champions South Africa due to injury is set to miss his first game. Prop Rhys Carre felt that Wales regressed in their performance during their Nations Championship defeat to Argentina. Scrum-half Raffi Quirke has been called into the England squad for their upcoming Nations Championship match against Argentina is called into the England squad. Argentina delivered a reality check to Wales, securing a convincing 35-21 victory in San Juan after Wales' recent wins against Italy and Fiji. Scotland's ability to score tries was not enough to secure their first away win against South Africa, as the chance slipped away chance for a first away win.

UFC and Combat Sports See Notable Performances and Setbacks

The UFC 329 event saw standout performances from Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson, preventing the card from being overshadowed by other factors. Liverpool's Paddy Pimblett strengthened his claim for a lightweight title shot with a swift 52-second submission victory over Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 329. Gable Steveson made a successful UFC debut, securing a first-round TKO win over Elisha Ellison with impressive striking. Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett's quick wins at UFC 329 have positioned them as potential future opponents may have positioned the pair. Conor McGregor's return to the UFC at UFC 329 ended abruptly due to an injury sustained in the opening minute, raising questions about his future in the sport. McGregor's injury in the first minute of his fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 has led to speculation about the end of his career he was hobbling out of the T-Mobile Arena. In other combat sports news, Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off after a VAR review showed he committed simulation during a World Cup quarterfinal match against Argentina was sent off in the second half. Seven-time Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez secured his 10th German Moto GP victory with a dominant performance at the Sachsenring. Belfast's Caoimhin Agyarko is set to face IBF light-middleweight champion Josh Kelly for a world title on July 25 in Saudi Arabia is confirmed to take place on.

Other Sports News and Event Updates

The Sports Humanitarian Awards, ESPYS, Fanatics Fest, and the World Cup final are all converging on New York City, making it a focal point for the sports world. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is defending his tenure and has expressed no desire to leave the university, despite ongoing discussions among regents regarding an investigation into the athletic department's culture. The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are two years away, and early storylines are beginning to emerge for the LA28 Games and beyond look at some of the stories. American gymnastics star Suni Lee has announced her return, aiming for a third Olympic appearance at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby, becoming the first Cardinal to achieve this feat after hitting home runs on his last six swings to defeat hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber. Former Kansas Jayhawks player Lagerald Vick has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee has been charged with attempted first-degree murder. The ICC is considering significant structural changes, including potential alterations to World Cup formats, the introduction of semi-finals in the World Test Championship, and a World Club T20 competition is considering changes to the structure. England Under-20 flanker Seb Kelly was sent off for a headbutt, ending his team's chances of regaining the age-grade world title in their semi-final defeat. Yorkshire have advanced to the T20 Blast quarter-finals, with Hampshire also securing a home tie in the last eight. Mathieu van der Poel won the ninth stage of the 2026 Tour de France, which was shortened due to extreme heat wins the ninth stage of the. The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is being urged by Dublin manager Ger Brennan to implement video technology to aid officials in making crucial decisions, following his team's All-Ireland SFC semi-final loss to Kerry. Kerry's pursuit of back-to-back All-Ireland SFC titles remains on track after their 2-18 to 0-20 victory over Dublin in the semi-final, with goals proving decisive. Former India coach Rahul Dravid has indicated he remains open to coaching roles, even after venturing into franchise ownership. Great Britain's Alfie Hewett was defeated in the men's wheelchair singles final at Wimbledon by top seed Tokito Oda is beaten 6-1 6-1 by. Linda Noskova's victory over Karolina Muchova has highlighted the growing influence of Czech tennis in the sport. The NCAA is facing a federal class action lawsuit filed by eleven Division I athletes who allege that the organization's new eligibility rules have negatively impacted them have filed a federal class action lawsuit. NC State's defensive coordinator DJ Eliot continues to honor his daughter, who passed away from cancer, by finding ways to keep her memory alive.