General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 19, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Golfers Shine at The Open Championship, Rugby Nations Series Continues

Sam Burns heading into the final round of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, his performance coming just two weeks after the birth of his daughter. Ryan Fox with a Saturday, marking the third player to achieve the feat this week. Local favorite Tommy Fleetwood after late bogeys, while Robert Mac Intyre stays in touch with the leaders crediting patience for his second-round. Jackson Suber, who had never been to Europe before, while Scottie Scheffler recovered from a wayward shot to post a 2-under. Rory McIlroy, admitting to "too many stupid mistakes," but managed to make the cut. Dan Brown at The Open, apologizing to his mother for smoking during the first round. Jon Rahm for throwing his club.

In rugby, England in a chaotic Nations Championship match after a late try was controversially disallowed. Matt Dawson described England's discipline as "comical" after they in their 31-24 win. Argentina wore replica for the match. South Africa with a seven-try bonus-point victory. Scotland, after a hard-fought bonus-point win against Fiji with an almost entirely changed team. Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit is ready to make a bigger impact next season after his first year back in rugby.

Wrestler Returns, Boxer Dies Tragically, and Other Sports News

Ben Askren to the wrestling mat after a year-long recovery from double lung transplant surgery, ultimately losing to Belal Muhammad. In a tragic incident, American boxer Hannah Rapp died at the age of 26 after being hit by a car while cycling in Texas. Welsh 1,500m runner Jake Heyward will compete in the Commonwealth Games after recovering from double Achilles surgery. Dricus Du Plessis over Kamaru Usman in a battle of former UFC champions, positioning himself for another title shot.

In other news, WNBA coach Sandy Brondello for her comments about Angel Reese. The World Cup winners in addition to the trophy and gold medals. Female tennis players reportedly in 2025. French tennis player Samuel Bensoussan's ban for match-fixing following an unsuccessful appeal. Swansea City midfielder Franco with an ankle ligament injury. Former Bristol lock Chris Vui expressed devastation after a doping ban until July 2027.

Basketball, College Football, and Athlete Recognitions

Caitlin Clark with a 45-point, 10-assist performance, leading the Indiana Fever to a victory over the Seattle Storm. NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes the debate around Clark is "not largely about officiating," calling her "a political football." Maya Brady, a star for the Oklahoma City Spark softball team, is recognized for her winning mentality, a trait shared within the Brady family. In college football recruiting, Monshun Sales, a top-20 overall recruit, has committed to Indiana, marking the highest-rated recruit for the Hoosiers. Texas and coach Schaefer, the No. 13 player and second-ranked post in the 2027 class. Coach Bill Belichick expressed optimism about North Carolina's football program, stating they are "way ahead" of last year.

In other developments, Cooper Flagg's latest trading card is valued at $5 million by at least one collector. The ESPYS 2026, with athletes like Jalen Brunson and A'ja Wilson taking home honors. The World Cricketers' Association expressed concern over changes to the men's 50-over World Cup format. J.J. Watt called out for alleged failures. The World Cup expansion is being used as a potential roadmap for College Football Playoff expansion.