General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 21, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Boxing & Combat Sports

Tragic news emerged regarding professional boxer Hannah Rapp, who was killed at age 26 after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle in Texas. The man arrested for manslaughter in her death has a lengthy arrest history, including charges for reckless driving and hit and run. In other combat sports news, Dricus Du Plessis earned a dominant five-round unanimous decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night, positioning himself for another potential title shot. Conor McGregor provided an update on his leg injury, confirming ACL and meniscus damage, but remains confident about a future return to fighting.

Cycling & Motorsport

Remco Evenepoel significantly narrowed Tadej Pogacar's lead in the Tour de France general classification by winning the stage 16 time trial. He also voiced his displeasure with "inhuman" middle-of-the-night doping tests following his victory, which coincided with Jonas Vingegaard crashing out of the race. American rider Brandon McNulty was confronted by an angry motorist before the time trial but was unharmed. In Formula, George Russell's title hopes suffered a blow after crashing out at Spa, leaving him 50 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli. Russell also expressed frustration over a straight-line performance issue with his Mercedes, calling it "impossible" to compete. Notably, a Mercedes driver scout involved in discovering Antonelli is leaving the team to join rivals Red Bull. Joey Logano secured his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season on Sunday night, holding off Denny Hamlin.

Football & Soccer

Wrexham is set for a return to the United States for a pre-season tour, with manager Phil Parkinson expressing the club's privilege. Derry City has been issued a suspended partial stadium closure by UEFA.

College Sports

Georgia running back Dante Dowdell is hospitalized with serious injuries following an ATV accident. Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the year, with his departure coming as the university concludes an investigation into its athletic culture. Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy has been medically cleared to return after sustaining a gunshot wound to the leg, though his timeline for a return is uncertain. Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer shared the mental challenges he faced after a hand injury last season but is now at full strength. Kentucky coach Will Stein expressed confidence in his blueprint for success, stating the Wildcats will win big "because of me". SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey indicated ongoing discussions with congressional leaders regarding the Protect College Sports Act. The 2026 College Football Playoff picture is already taking shape, with several contenders facing key questions for development.

Golf

Ryan Fox is embracing his role as a proponent of fast play after his quick victory at the Open Championship, taking just 22 seconds to sink his winning putt. Tommy Fleetwood remains determined to win The Open despite falling short, calling his recent experience a "special week". Rory McIlroy admitted to feeling "stuck in neutral" for much of The Open and plans to use a summer break to celebrate his Masters win. McIlroy also suggested that Bryson DeChambeau playing in the Irish Open would be beneficial for the tournament. Sam Burns held a two-shot lead heading into the final round of The Open Championship, just two weeks after the birth of his daughter.

Basketball (WNBA)

The WNBA Power Rankings saw Minnesota replace Golden State at the top following recent results. Wings star Paige Bueckers was ruled out of a game against the Liberty due to a collision, though she was not concussed. Bueckers later scored 25 points before exiting a win against the Sparks after the scary collision, with Arike Ogunbowale contributing significantly down the stretch. Angel Reese expressed gratitude for the WNBA's suspension of coach Sandy Brondello, who had referred to Reese as a "protected species". Sophie Cunningham has become a notable figure for the Indiana Fever, drawing attention despite not being a starter.

Rugby Union

Questions remain about England's progress under Steve Borthwick as the 2027 Rugby World Cup approaches, with Nations Championship performances being scrutinized. England's discipline was criticized as "comical" by Matt Dawson after receiving four yellow cards in a win over Argentina. England managed to beat Argentina in a thrilling match despite ill discipline and a controversial late TMO call. Argentina wore a replica of their 1986 World Cup kit for their match against England. Wales completed Steve Tandy's first season with a record of three wins and nine defeats in 12 internationals. Wales was shut out by South Africa, who secured a seven-try bonus-point victory in the Nations Championship. Jac Morgan remains confident that Wales is closing the gap to the world's best teams, despite further defeats to South Africa. Scotland's summer performances in the Nations Championship, including wins against Argentina and Fiji, suggest they are heading in the right direction, though there is still room for improvement. Kieran McGeeney will continue as Armagh manager for a 13th season after their Ulster title win.

Cricket & The Hundred

England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred due to a knee injury, preventing him from captaining Birmingham Phoenix. England star Phil Salt's journey to captaining Welsh Fire in The Hundred has been a circuitous one. BBC Sport is running a series of quizzes to test knowledge of The Hundred, including identifying players and teams. The format of The Hundred has been revamped for this year, with analysis on how it will play out. England's ODI series win over India is being analyzed for momentum building one year out from the World Cup.

Other Sports

The Asian Tour has joined an alliance with the PGA Tour and European Tour, representing a setback for LIV Golf's partnership with the Asian Tour. LIV Golf is also facing a lawsuit for over $1 million from a technology company for unpaid invoices. 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 Alberto Puello. Anthony Joshua is set to return to the boxing ring against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Stefanos Tsitsipas won his first ATP title in 16 months, defeating Raphael Collignon in the Swiss Open final. Karolina Muchova will miss the Canadian Open following "small surgery". The Women's Tennis Association is reportedly set to implement genetic sex testing for all players competing on the WTA Tour. Beth Shriever won her fourth elite world title, becoming the first BMX racer to achieve this feat, as extreme weather curtailed the UCI BMX Racing World Championships. Two riders died in separate British eventing competitions on Saturday. Elfyn Evans extended his lead in the World Rally Championship despite finishing sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia. Zoe Backstedt retained her Baloise Ladies Tour title, having been the youngest winner a year prior. Welsh cyclist Matt Richardson is unfazed by any animosity over his nationality switch as he aims to defend his Commonwealth Games titles. Para-swimmer Rebecca Redfern is undertaking an "unconventional" training schedule for the Commonwealth Games, having given birth four months prior. Welsh 1,500m runner Jake Heyward will compete in the Commonwealth Games mile race after recovering from double Achilles surgery. Daniel Wiffen expressed confidence about his medal prospects at the Commonwealth Games, reflecting on his breakthrough and newfound fame. Wales' netballers are heading to the Commonwealth Games with momentum after defeating Tonga in their final warm-up match. Matt Walker will replace Paul Farbrace as head coach for Sussex's 2027 season. Marc Sneyd is re-signing with Salford from Warrington Wolves starting next season. Castleford Tigers