General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 21, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Golf & Tennis

Ryan Fox with a 62 at the Open Championship, the third player to achieve the mark that week at Royal Birkdale. Tommy Fleetwood his Open dream after a "special week" on home soil. Rory McIlroy admitted he was "stuck in neutral" for much of the Open Championship and plans to use a summer break to celebrate his Masters victory. Bryson DeChambeau's penalty at the Open threatened to overshadow the event, but Ryan Fox's play ultimately set him apart. Sam Burns by two shots heading into Sunday's final round, two weeks after the birth of his daughter. Stefanos Tsitsipas in 16 months by defeating Raphael Collignon in the Swiss Open final. Karolina Muchova after undergoing "small surgery" and expects to be sidelined for a "few weeks." The Women's Tennis Association is to ask all players to undergo genetic sex testing to compete on the WTA Tour.

Boxing & MMA

A Texas man arrested for manslaughter in the death of professional boxer Hannah Rapp has a lengthy arrest history dating back over a decade. Boxer Hannah Rapp, after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas. Anthony Joshua's return to the boxing ring against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia. Dalton Smith for the first time on October 24 against mandatory challenger Alberto Puello. Dricus Du Plessis with a brilliant five-round unanimous decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night. Ben Askren, a year removed from double lung transplant surgery, returned to the wrestling mat and lost 6-3 to Belal Muhammad. Conor McGregor, stating he suffered ACL and meniscus damage that ended his UFC return earlier this month.

College Sports & Football

Kentucky coach Will Stein stated he has the right blueprint to win and that the Wildcats will have success "because of me." SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said he continues to have conversations with congressional leaders about the Protect College Sports Act. Warde Manuel at the end of the calendar year, the school announced as part of the conclusion of an investigation into the culture of athletics at the university. Manuel's decade in Ann Arbor has been marked by athletic successes and marred by controversy. Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy and is expected to make a full recovery from a gunshot wound to the leg. Oklahoma QB John Mateer after a hand injury was "the hardest thing" he's ever done, but he is now at full strength. New players in NFL rankings, meaning others dropped out. Fantasy football rankings for the upcoming season, for PPR leagues, as well as IDP and dynasty setups, are. We break down the best prospects in the country, including underclassmen, with rankings for. Maya Brady, Oklahoma City Spark softball star.

Motorsports & Cycling

Joey Logano, for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season Sunday night at North Carolina's Northend. Everything that happened this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps served as an encapsulation of the entire Formula 1 season. George Russell crashing out at Spa and falling 50 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli is a bitter blow to the Briton. George Russell says a "serious issue" with the straight-line performance of his Mercedes is making his title fight with Kimi Antonelli "impossible." Mercedes driver scout Lagrue is leaving the team to join rivals Red Bull. Remco Evenepoel criticises "inhuman" middle-of-the-night doping tests at the Tour de France after winning stage, while two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard. Tadej Pogacar in the Tour de France after another dominant victory. Beth Shriever to win four elite world titles as extreme weather curtails the UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane. Zoe Backstedt after becoming the youngest winner of the race a year ago. Elfyn Evans in his bid for a first World Rally Championship title despite finishing sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia.

Rugby & GAA

Ben Earl calls for a change to the Nations Championship format after England's "brutal" schedule. England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship after the hosts have a last-gasp try controversially ruled out in Santiago del Estero, with England's discipline described as "". Scotland win hard-fought against a reborn Fiji in a pulsating Nations Championship battle at Murrayfield. Wales complete Steve Tandy's first season in charge with three wins and nine defeats in 12 internationals, with mounting questions for Wales after a Durban defeat by seven-try South Africa. Jac Morgan is confident Wales to the best in the world despite another hammering by South Africa. Ireland have now lost six games in a row against the All Blacks, France and South Africa after a six-try defeat by New Zealand. Limerick manager John Kiely and wing-back Diarmaid Byrnes express their delight at winning their first All-Ireland title since 2023, calling it "". Kieran McGeeney is ratified to continue as Armagh manager for a 13th season. Castleford Tigers to beat league leaders Leeds Rhinos 36-34. Warrington Wolves, with Matty Ashton passing 100 tries.

Cricket & Other Sports

England star Phil Salt has had a circuitous route to captaining Welsh Fire in The Hundred. The sixth staging of The Hundred starts on Tuesday, making now the perfect time to refresh your knowledge. BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at what has changed for this year's edition of The Hundred. Manchester Super Giants seamer Grace Ballinger takes a closer look at a revamped Hundred which begins on Tuesday. Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat defending champions Somerset by 17 runs to in the T20 Blast final. FIFA president Gianni Infantino flew the equivalent of 2½ times around the Earth during the 2026 World Cup tour. LIV Golf is being sued for over $1 million by Mobii Systems Group Ltd., a Canadian-based technology company that supplied the circuit's "Any Shot, Any Time" broadcast features, according to a lawsuit. Cooper Flagg's latest card. MLB's most prominent trade trees are delved into. Fantasy baseball players can by looking to four players performing particularly well. All the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news are available. Set your lineups for the weeks ahead in fantasy baseball with our preview featuring pitcher rankings, hitter ratings and schedule observations for. Two riders have died after separate incidents in competitions on Saturday. Keely Hodgkinson at the London Diamond League after a tough couple of weeks. Someone should have saved Tom Dundon from his decision to put his whole family on the Stanley Cup, as the inclusion of an owner's family devalues the trophy. ESPN and Make-A-Wish are celebrating 20 years of helping children experiencing critical illness meet their favorite athletes, with participants including WNBA star A'ja Wilson and the Aces, golfer and others.

Basketball & WNBA

Wings star Paige Bueckers was ruled out of Monday's game against the Liberty, but the team said she does not have a concussion after a scary collision Sunday. Paige Bueckers had 25 points before leaving following a scary collision, Arike Ogunbowale scored six of her 20 down the stretch, and the Wings defeated the Sparks 90-82. Angel Reese said she for referring to her as a "protected species" but also was grateful to the WNBA for suspending Brondello for one game. Get ready for the 2026-27 fantasy hockey season with the.