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Last updated: July 21, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Rugby Union

England's Nations Championship campaign continues to draw scrutiny as the 2027 Rugby World Cup approaches, with questions lingering about their progress under Steve Borthwick point to progress. Despite a 31-24 victory over Argentina, England's discipline was described as "comical" after receiving four yellow cards. The match itself was a thriller, decided by a controversial late TMO call that saw a last-gasp Argentine try disallowed. Meanwhile, Wales finished Steve Tandy's first season in charge with a concerning record of three wins and nine defeats in 12 internationals, including being held pointless again by a seven-try South Africa. Jac Morgan remains confident that Wales are closing the gap to the world's best, despite the hammering from South Africa. Ben Earl has called for a change to the "brutal" Nations Championship format, citing England's demanding schedule. Scotland, however, are heading in the right direction after a productive summer that included wins against Argentina and Fiji.

Golf

Ryan Fox has emerged as a contender at The Open Championship, tying a major championship record with a second-round 62. Fox’s strong play put him two shots behind leader Sam Burns, who is playing in his first tournament after the birth of his daughter. Bryson DeChambeau, however, faced a penalty that threatened to overshadow the event at Royal Birkdale. Rory McIlroy admitted he felt "stuck in neutral" for much of the tournament and is looking forward to a summer break following his Masters victory. Tommy Fleetwood, despite not winning, described his week at The Open as "special" and remains determined to chase his dream of lifting the Claret Jug. McIlroy also suggested that DeChambeau's participation in the Irish Open in September "would be great for the tournament".

Boxing

Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday set to return to the ring. Dricus Du Plessis positioned himself for another title shot with a dominant five-round unanimous decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night. In a separate incident, a man arrested for manslaughter in the death of professional boxer Hannah Rapp has a lengthy arrest history dating back over a decade. Rapp, tragically died after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle in Texas. Denzel Bentley has been elevated to WBO middleweight champion after Janibek Alimkhanuly relinquished the belt. Dalton Smith will defend his WBC light-welterweight title for the first time on October 24 against mandatory challenger Alberto Puello.

Women's Basketball (WNBA)

The WNBA Power Rankings saw Minnesota replace Golden State at the top following recent results replaced Golden State at the top. Sophie Cunningham of the Phoenix Mercury has become a notable player, drawing attention for her impact despite not being a starter has become a star and a dividing line. Angel Reese expressed gratitude to the WNBA for suspending coach Sandy Brondello for one game after Brondello referred to Reese as a "protected species". Wings star Paige Bueckers was ruled out of a game against the Liberty with what the team stated was not a concussion, despite a concerning collision does not have a concussion. Bueckers still managed to score 25 points in a win against the Sparks before exiting the game due to the collision, with Arike Ogunbowale contributing 20 points.

Other Sports News

The Asian Tour has joined an alliance with the PGA Tour and European Tour, marking a setback for LIV Golf and potentially affecting its partnership with the Asian Tour announced an alliance. LIV Golf is also facing a lawsuit from Mobii Systems Group Ltd. for over $1 million in unpaid invoices related to broadcast features. Conor McGregor has provided further details on his leg injury, stating he suffered ACL and meniscus damage during his UFC return, but remains confident about his future fighting prospects. UFC has experienced a trend of inconclusive fight results in the five years between McGregor's leg injuries. In cycling, Matt Richardson is aiming to defend his Commonwealth Games titles and has moved on from the controversy surrounding his nationality switch has moved on from a storm. Para-swimmer Rebecca Redfern is undertaking an "unconventional" training regimen for the Commonwealth Games, just four months after giving birth. Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred due to a knee injury. Phil Salt will captain the Welsh Fire in The Hundred after a circuitous route to the team. Beth Shriever made history by becoming the first BMX racer to win four elite world titles at the UCI BMX Racing World Championships. Two riders died in separate British eventing competitions on Saturday. Remco Evenepoel criticized "inhuman" middle-of-the-night doping tests at the Tour de France, which saw Jonas Vingegaard crash out of the race. Tadej Pogacar extended his overall lead in the Tour de France with another dominant stage win. Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed his first ATP title in 16 months at the Swiss Open. George Russell expressed frustration with a "serious issue" affecting his Mercedes' straight-line performance, making his title fight with Kimi Antonelli "impossible". The Mercedes driver scout involved in discovering Kimi Antonelli is leaving the team to join rivals Red Bull. The Women's Tennis Association is proposing genetic sex testing for all players to compete on the WTA Tour. Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the year, following an investigation into the culture of athletics at the university. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is engaged in conversations with congressional leaders regarding the Protect College Sports Act. Oklahoma QB John Mateer is back at full strength after a hand injury that impacted his season, describing the mental toll as the "hardest thing" he's ever done. Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy has been medically cleared after being shot in the leg, though his return timeline is uncertain. Make-A-Wish and ESPN are celebrating 20 years of fulfilling sports dreams for children with critical illnesses.