General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 15, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Golf's Major Stage and Emerging Stars

Scottie Scheffler, aiming for a record-tying fifth major championship, faces scrutiny as he prepares for the 154th Open Championship, having missed the cut at the Scottish Open. Meanwhile, English golfers, with early Thursday tee times at The Open clashing with England's match against Argentina. David Howard, who despite a cystic fibrosis diagnosis at age seven, will also compete. The Open Championship storylines include questions about whether Scheffler or Rory McIlroy is the favorite and how Royal Birkdale will play this week. The tournament also carries the weight of history, with the last English winner on home soil being Tony Jacklin nearly 60 years ago in 1967. Matt Fitzpatrick, who shared the lead at the Genesis Scottish Open with Bob Mac Intyre and Min Woo Lee, has also spoken out about sports betting contributing to personal abuse directed at players on the course.

WNBA and Gymnastics News

The Indiana Fever in the WNBA Power Rankings, climbing to No. 4 with Kelsey Mitchell posting her sixth straight game with 25 points or more, while the Golden State Valkyries hold the top spot. Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles, becoming the first WNBA player to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists in just 22 games, as the Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury. Wings star Paige Bueckers called out the lack of Black women head coaches in the WNBA, advocating for equal opportunity. In gymnastics, American star Suni Lee on Instagram, aiming for a third Olympics at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Rugby Union and International Competition

Scotland are at Murrayfield, with forwards coach John Dalziel emphasizing the need for results over praise. England's utility back Marcus Smith despite an 11-try win over Fiji, highlighting areas for improvement. Ireland assistant Andrew Goodman confirmed Rob Baloucoune and Jeremy Loughman are fit to face New Zealand in Saturday's Nations Championship match at Eden Park in Auckland. New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie acknowledged Ireland's ability, stating his team is "well aware" of their opponents in the upcoming match. Wales captain Dewi Lake is set to miss the match against South Africa, his first game under Steve Tandy, as they face the world champions. Prop Rhys Carre feels Wales took a step back in their Nations Championship defeat against Argentina. Scrum-half Raffi Quirke has been called into the England squad for their match against Argentina on Saturday.

NCAA and Athlete Lawsuits

Starting with the 2025-26 season, the NCAA women's basketball tournament will, placing the top 16 teams in the bracket according to their actual ranking, irrespective of conference affiliation. 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. In a separate incident, Lagerald Vick, a former member of the Kansas Jayhawks' 2018 Final Four team, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee earlier this week.

UFC and Combat Sports

UFC 329 saw standout performances from Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson, which saved the event from being an afterthought. Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett's quick wins may position them for a future fight against each other later this year. Conor McGregor's comeback at UFC 329 ended abruptly due to an injury in his ability to return to his former fighting form. Seven-times Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez with a dominant performance at the Sachsenring.

Olympic Aspirations and Preparations

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are two years away, and storylines are already emerging, including American gymnastics star Suni Lee's return to the sport with an eye on the 2028 Games. Team NI athletes are preparing for the Commonwealth Games, with gymnast Max Whitlock withdrawing due to a hand injury sustained in training this summer. BBC Sport NI is profiling the 65 athletes who will represent Team NI at the Commonwealth Games this summer. Spain's World Cup camp is characterized by a strong "all for one" mentality as they prepare to face France in the semifinals.

Soccer and International Football

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was after a VAR review during a World Cup quarterfinal match against Argentina. Spain winger Lamine Yamal's comments about France should fear the defending Euro champions ahead of their FIFA World Cup semifinal were not a sign of disrespect, according to Jules Koundé on Monday. England Under-20 flanker Seb Kelly was sent off for a headbutt, ending his team's hopes of regaining the age-grade world title in their semi-final defeat last week. Former Blue and three-time Varsity Cup player Mary Coleman has received her first call-up for England's summer Test in France on July 25 this month.

Cricket and Test Series

The historic Lord's Test between England and India, marred by scheduling and the announcement of Brendon McCullum's sacking, raising questions about the future of women's Test cricket. England will consider between six and 10 names to replace Brendon McCullum as Test head coach, according to ECB chief executive Richard Gould this week. Heather Knight leaves behind a legacy in English cricket that extends beyond her statistics, prompting questions about England's future direction in the sport. Yorkshire have reached the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast, while Hampshire have secured a home tie in the last eight of the competition.

Other Sports News

A man was fired by Hilton Grand Vacations for allegedly sending a racist message on social media to Aces guard Chelsea Gray on Tuesday. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is defending his tenure and stated he does not wish to leave the school, amidst an ongoing investigation into the culture of its athletic department this week. The 2026 World Series of Poker main event final table has been set, with nine players vying for the $10 million first prize this year. Former tennis player Mardy Fish won his third American Century Championship title in Tahoe on Sunday. Ryan Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime to win the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta early Monday. Mathieu van der Poel won the ninth stage of the 2026 Tour de France, which was shortened due to 40°C heat this week.