General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 21, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Boxing & Combat Sports

Denzel Bentley has been elevated to WBO middleweight champion after Janibek Alimkhanuly relinquished the title. Anthony Joshua is set to return to the boxing ring against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday available. In a tragic development, professional boxer Hannah Rapp, after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle in Texas. A man arrested for manslaughter in her death has a lengthy arrest history, including for reckless driving and hit and run. UFC fighter Conor McGregor in his recent fight, but remains confident about his future. Dricus Du Plessis over Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision, positioning himself for another title shot. Ben Askren to the wrestling mat, losing 6-3 to Belal Muhammad in Milwaukee after undergoing double lung transplant surgery. Dalton Smith will for the first time on October 24 against mandatory challenger Alberto Puello.

Motorsport & Cycling

Joey Logano of the season Sunday night at North Carolina's North Wilkesboro Speedway. Ryan Fox triumphed at the Open Championship with his impressive play, while Bryson DeChambeau faced a penalty. Fox also with a 62. Sam Burns heading into the final round of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. In Formula 1, George Russell, falling significantly behind teammate Kimi Antonelli in the championship standings, and later expressed frustration over a "serious issue" with his Mercedes' straight-line performance. Remco Evenepoel at the Tour de France, which also saw Jonas Vingegaard crash out. Mercedes driver scout Matthieu Lagrue. Beth Shriever as extreme weather curtailed the UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane. Zoe Backstedt. Elfyn Evans despite finishing sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia.

Cricket

Matt Walker as Sussex head coach for the 2027 season. Phil Salt has to captaining Welsh Fire in The Hundred. BBC Sport offers a quiz to test knowledge of the eight teams in The Hundred, and also looks at for the 2026 edition. Grace Ballinger provides an analysis of the revamped Hundred. England secured 2-1 over India, raising questions about momentum a year out from the World Cup. Northamptonshire Steelbacks by 17 runs to reach the T20 Blast final.

College Sports & American Football

Kentucky coach Will Stein believes he has the blueprint for success, stating the Wildcats will win big "because of me." SEC commissioner Greg Sankey with congressional leaders regarding the Protect College Sports Act. Warde Manuel as Michigan AD at the end of the year, concluding an investigation into the university's athletics culture, with a timeline of his tenure marked by successes and controversy. Oklahoma QB John Mateer after a hand injury, calling the mental toll "the hardest thing" he's ever done. Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy after a gunshot wound to the leg, though his return timetable is unclear. ESPN ranks top, including underclassmen.

Basketball

Paige Bueckers was ruled out of Monday's game against the Liberty with a leg injury, though the team confirmed she does not have a concussion. She later before exiting the Wings' 90-82 win over the Sparks after a collision. Angel Reese expressed gratitude for the WNBA's suspension of coach Sandy Brondello, who had referred to her as a "protected species."

Rugby

Ben Earl called for changes to the Nations Championship format after England's "brutal" schedule. Wales suffered another to South Africa, with questions mounting about Steve Tandy's first season in charge which saw three wins and nine losses in 12 internationals. England's discipline was described as "comical" by Matt Dawson after receiving four yellow cards in their win over Argentina. England held beat in a chaotic match decided by a controversial late TMO call. Argentina wore replica against England. Scotland secured hard-fought against Fiji. Jac Morgan is confident Wales are to the world's best.

Other Sports

FIFA president Gianni Infantino traveled the equivalent of 2.5 times around the Earth during his World Cup tour. LIV Golf is being sued for over $1 million by Mobii Systems Group Ltd. over unpaid invoices. The Women's Tennis Association to compete. Keely Hodgkinson at the London Diamond League. Tadej Pogacar in the Tour de France with a dominant win. Tom Dundon's decision to include his family on the Stanley Cup is seen by one observer as devaluing the trophy. ESPN and Make-A-Wish are celebrating.