General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 20, 2026, 2:33 PM ET

College Football & Athletics

Oklahoma QB John Mateer after a hand injury that had a significant mental toll. Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy to return following a gunshot wound to the leg, though a timetable for his comeback is uncertain. Michigan AD Warde Manuel at the end of the year, following an investigation into the university's athletic culture. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey with congressional leaders regarding the Protect College Sports Act. ESPN and Make-A-Wish are celebrating 20 years of partnership, fulfilling sports dreams for critically ill children, with participants including WNBA star A'ja Wilson and the Aces. ESPN

Golf & Tennis Updates

New Zealand's Ryan Fox with a 62 in the Open Championship, the third player to achieve the mark this week. Jon Rahm for throwing his club during the British Open. Rory McIlroy admitted he was "stuck in neutral" at the Open and plans to use his summer break to celebrate his Masters victory. Rory McIlroy indicated that Bryson DeChambeau playing in the Irish Open in September "would be great for the tournament." Bryson DeChambeau after a strong performance at Royal Birkdale. Stefanos Tsitsipas in 16 months, defeating Raphael Collignon in the Swiss Open final. Karolina Muchova after undergoing "small surgery." The Women's Tennis Association is proposing to require all players to undergo genetic sex testing to compete on the WTA Tour. WTA Tour

Motorsports & Combat Sports

Joey Logano of the season, holding off Denny Hamlin at North Carolina's North Wilkesboro Speedway. George Russell with his Mercedes' straight-line performance, impacting his title fight with Kimi Antonelli. Mercedes driver scout Lagrue from the rival team. Dricus Du Plessis over Kamaru Usman, positioning himself for another title shot. Conor McGregor from his recent UFC return. Ben Askren returned to the wrestling mat after double lung transplant surgery, losing to Belal Muhammad.

Rugby & Cricket News

England's discipline was described as "comical" by Matt Dawson after the team received four yellow cards in their 31-24 win over Argentina in the Nations Championship. England England managed to hold on for a victory against Argentina in a chaotic match, aided by a controversial late TMO call that disallowed a potential winning try for the hosts. Argentina Wales suffered another to South Africa, conceding seven tries in the Nations Championship. Jac Morgan expressed confidence that Wales are closing the gap to the world's best, despite further losses. Wales Scotland secured a hard-fought bonus-point victory over Fiji in the Nations Championship. Scotland Limerick manager John Kiely and wing-back Diarmaid Byrnes expressed satisfaction after winning their first All-Ireland title since 2023. Scotland flanker Hamish Watson has signed for Castres after leaving Edinburgh. Hamish Watson

Cycling & Other Sports

Tadej Pogacar with another dominant win on a mountainous stage. Remco Evenepoel criticized "inhuman" middle-of-the-night doping tests at the Tour de France, where two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard crashed out. Jonas Vingegaard on Saturday, confirmed by British Eventing. Boxer Hannah Rapp, in Texas. Beth Shriever, becoming the first BMX racer to achieve this feat, though extreme weather curtailed the UCI BMX Racing World Championships. Zoe Backstedt. Elfyn Evans despite finishing sixth at Rally Estonia. Keely Hodgkinson at the London Diamond League after a difficult period.

Basketball & WNBA

Paige Bueckers before leaving the Wings' win over the Sparks due to a collision, with Arike Ogunbowale adding 20 points down the stretch. Caitlin Clark made WNBA history by recording over 40 points and 10 assists, leading the Indiana Fever to a victory over the Seattle Storm. Caitlin Clark Maya Brady, a star for the Oklahoma City Spark, is highlighted for her winning mentality.

Other General Sports News

LIV Golf is facing a lawsuit for over $1 million from Mobii Systems Group Ltd. over unpaid invoices for broadcast technology. LIV Golf Warde Manuel will step down as Michigan AD at the end of the year. Michigan AD Angel Reese expressed gratitude for the WNBA's suspension of coach Sandy Brondello. Angel Reese England are looking to build momentum in ODI cricket one year out from the World Cup after defeating India 2-1. England cricket The World Cup winners will receive championship rings in addition to the trophy and gold medals. World Cup