General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 19, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

Golf and Tennis Updates

Sam Burns heading into Sunday's final round of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. He carded a 67 in the second round to move to 1-under par overall, with Ryan Fox tying a major championship record with a 62 on Saturday matching the mark. Tommy Fleetwood is five shots back, while Robert Mac Intyre stays in contention relying on patience after a second-round. Jon Rahm received a warning for throwing his club, and Rory McIlroy admitted he was "stuck in neutral" during the tournament and is looking forward to a break.

Stefanos Tsitsipas in 16 months, defeating Raphael Collignon in the Swiss Open final. Karolina Muchova, however after undergoing "small surgery."

Basketball and WNBA Action

Paige Bueckers before exiting the Wings' 90-82 victory over the Sparks on Sunday after a collision, with Arike Ogunbowale contributing six crucial points down the stretch. Angel Reese expressed gratitude for the WNBA's one-game suspension of coach Sandy Brondello for referring to her as a "protected species," while also acknowledging Brondello's apology. Caitlin Clark made WNBA history by becoming the first player to record over 40 points and 10 assists in a game, leading the Indiana Fever to a win against the Seattle Storm. NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes the debate surrounding Clark's treatment is "not largely about officiating".

Motorsports and Cycling News

The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps served as an encapsulation of the entire Formula 1 season. George Russell suffered a significant setback, crashing out and falling 50 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli, calling a "serious issue" with his Mercedes' straight-line performance "impossible" to overcome in his title fight. Mercedes driver scout François Lagrue is reportedly leaving the team to join rivals Red Bull joining the competition. Remco Evenepoel conducted in the middle of the night at the Tour de France after winning stage, while two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard crashed out.

Welsh rider Zoe Backstedt, having been the youngest winner of the race the previous year. Beth Shriever, becoming the first BMX racer to achieve this feat as extreme weather curtailed the UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane. Elfyn Evans by finishing sixth at the Delfi Rally Estonia, continuing his quest for a first World Rally Championship title.

Rugby and International Union

England secured 31-24 over Argentina in a chaotic Nations Championship match, despite Matt Dawson describing the team's discipline as "comical" due to four yellow cards received. Argentina wore a replica of their 1986 World Cup kit for the match. Scotland secured a hard-fought bonus-point win against Fiji, with coach Gregor Townsend not concerned about another high-scoring affair as long as Scotland emerges victorious. Wales finished their season with three wins and nine defeats in 12 internationals, including a heavy seven-try defeat to South Africa, with Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn getting another chance in midfield forming a partnership. Ireland have now lost six consecutive games against New Zealand, France, and South Africa, following a six-try defeat to the All Blacks in Auckland. Rugby union is experiencing a boom in Argentina, according to Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi growing in popularity.

Combat Sports and Athlete News

Dricus Du Plessis for another title shot with a unanimous decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night. Ben Askren returned to the wrestling mat after double lung transplant surgery, losing 6-3 to Belal Muhammad. Conor McGregor detailed his right leg injury from his recent UFC return, stating he suffered ACL and meniscus damage confirming the injury.

Other Sports and Notable Mentions

Boxer Hannah Rapp died at the age of 26 after being struck by a car while cycling tragic accident. Two riders died in separate incidents at British eventing competitions on Saturday fatal competitions. Limerick manager John Kiely and wing-back Diarmaid Byrnes expressed delight at winning their first All-Ireland title since 2023. Castleford Tigers completed an "extraordinary comeback" to defeat league leaders Leeds Rhinos 36-34 in a thriller stunning the leaders. Sir Garfield Sobers, who died aged, was celebrated as arguably the best all-round sportsman in cricket history a sporting legend. J.J. Watt called out Real Salt Lake for failing to achieve a championship. Keely Hodgkinson returned to winning ways at the London Diamond League after a challenging period back to winning. Rhys McClenaghan described himself as a "work in progress" heading to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games. Ali Smith spoke about the challenges of returning to the Commonwealth Games after two miscarriages a challenging comeback. Andy Flower has ruled himself out of the running to become the new head coach for the England Test team stepping aside.