General Sports 3 Days

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

College Football Playoff Picture and Offseason Shakeups

Georgia coach Kirby Smart acknowledged that the Bulldogs need to "play bigger" to meet the moment in the College Football Playoff Smart acknowledged. Meanwhile, running back Dante Dowdell was hospitalized with serious injuries following an ATV accident Dowdell was hospitalized. In other college football news, Alex Golesh aims to return Auburn to national relevance as the program's fourth coach since 2019 Golesh aims. Kentucky coach Will Stein is confident his blueprint will lead the Wildcats to significant wins Stein is confident. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey indicated that discussions regarding the Protect College Sports Act with congressional leaders are ongoing Sankey indicated. Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy has been medically cleared after a gunshot wound to the leg, though his return timeline is uncertain. Oklahoma QB John Mateer is back at full strength after a hand injury impacted his season, describing the mental toll as the "hardest thing" he's endured Mateer is back.

Golf World and Tour Developments

LIV Golf faced a setback as the PGA Tour, European tour, and Asian Tour announced an alliance, potentially impacting the Asian Tour's partnership with LIV. LIV Golf is also being sued for over $1 million by Mobii Systems Group Ltd. over unpaid invoices for broadcast features. At the Open Championship, Ryan Fox took his winning putt in just 22 seconds, emerging as a proponent of faster play Fox took. Fox's quick play set him apart from his peers at Royal Birkdale, a tournament where Bryson DeChambeau's penalty threatened to overshadow the event. Rory McIlroy admitted he felt "stuck in neutral" during the Open Championship and plans to use a summer break to celebrate his Masters victory McIlroy admitted. Tommy Fleetwood expressed his continued pursuit of an Open Championship dream after a "special week" at Royal Birkdale Fleetwood expressed. Rory McIlroy also stated that Bryson DeChambeau's participation in the Irish Open in September "would be great for the tournament" McIlroy stated. Sam Burns held a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the Open Championship, two weeks after the birth of his daughter Burns held.

Cycling and Motorsports Updates

Remco Evenepoel cut Tadej Pogacar's lead in the general classification by 28 seconds with a dominant time-trial victory on stage 16 of the Tour de France. Evenepoel also criticized "inhuman" middle-of-the-night doping tests at the Tour de France after winning stage, while two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard crashed out Evenepoel criticized. American rider Brandon McNulty was unhurt after an angry motorist confronted him before a Tour de France time trial McNulty was unhurt. In Formula, George Russell's crash at Spa-Francorchamps and subsequent 50-point deficit to teammate Kimi Antonelli represents a significant blow to his title aspirations Russell's crash. Mercedes driver scout Lagrue is leaving the team to join rivals Red Bull Lagrue is leaving. Joey Logano secured his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season, holding off Denny Hamlin at North Carolina's North Wilkesboro Speedway Logano secured.

Rugby Union and League News

Derry City received a suspended partial stadium closure from UEFA. England's discipline was described as "comical" by Matt Dawson, who noted a problem to address after the team received four yellow cards in their 31-24 win over Argentina Dawson described. England managed to beat Argentina in a chaotic Nations Championship match after a last-gasp try was controversially ruled out England managed. Wales completed Steve Tandy's first season in charge with three wins and nine defeats in 12 internationals Wales completed. Jac Morgan is confident Wales are closing the gap to the world's best teams despite another significant loss to South Africa in the Nations Championship Morgan is confident. Scotland's summer performances, including wins against Argentina and Fiji and a loss to South Africa, are reviewed as productive despite room for improvement Scotland's performances. Limerick manager John Kiely and wing-back Diarmaid Byrnes expressed their delight after winning their first All-Ireland title since 2023. Kieran McGeeney will continue as Armagh manager for a 13th season after the team ended their long wait for an Ulster title in 2026. Castleford Tigers completed an "extraordinary comeback" to defeat league leaders Leeds Rhinos 36-34 in a thrilling West Yorkshire derby. Salford have re-signed half-back Marc Sneyd from Warrington Wolves on a deal set to begin next season Salford have re-signed.

Boxing and MMA Updates

A man arrested for manslaughter in the death of professional boxer Hannah Rapp has a lengthy arrest history, including charges for reckless driving and hit and run A man arrested. Boxer Hannah Rapp, died Saturday morning after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas Rapp died. Dricus Du Plessis positioned himself for another title shot with a decisive five-round unanimous decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night. Ben Askren returned to the wrestling mat after a year following double lung transplant surgery, losing 6-3 to Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 in Milwaukee Askren returned. Conor McGregor provided more details on his right leg injury, stating he suffered ACL and meniscus damage and expressed confidence in his ability to fight again McGregor provided. Anthony Joshua is set to return to the boxing ring against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday Joshua is set. Britain's 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.

WNBA and Basketball News

The WNBA Power Rankings saw Minnesota replace Golden State at the top following Monday's results. Wings star Paige Bueckers was ruled out of a game against the Liberty but did not have a concussion after a collision on Sunday. Bueckers scored 25 points before exiting a win after a collision, with Arike Ogunbowale adding six crucial points in the final stretch as the Wings defeated the Sparks 90-82 Bueckers scored. Angel Reese expressed gratitude for Sandy Brondello's apology for calling her a "protected species" and also appreciated the WNBA's decision to suspend Brondello for one game Reese expressed. Former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Leigh Halfpenny has committed his coaching future to Cardiff Halfpenny has committed.

Other Sports and Athlete News

The Women's Tennis Association is reportedly planning to require genetic sex testing for all players competing on the WTA Tour The WTA is reportedly planning. Two riders died in separate incidents at British eventing competitions on Saturday. Welsh rider Zoe Backstedt successfully retained the Baloise Ladies Tour title, having been the youngest winner the previous year. Beth Shriever became the first BMX racer to win four elite world titles as extreme weather curtailed the UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane Shriever became. Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed his first ATP title in 16 months, defeating Raphael Collignon in the Swiss Open final Tsitsipas claimed. Wales' netballers are heading to the Commonwealth Games with confidence after defeating Tonga 65-52 in their final warm-up match. Welsh 1,500m runner Jake Heyward will compete in the mile race at the Commonwealth Games after recovering from double Achilles surgery. Para-swimmer Rebecca Redfern described her Commonwealth Games training as "unconventional" as she prepares for Glasgow just four months after giving birth Redfern described. Cyclist Matt Richardson stated he has "moved on" from a nationality switch controversy and is focused on defending his Commonwealth Games titles Richardson stated. England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred due to a knee injury, having been set to captain Birmingham Phoenix. England star Phil Salt has had a unique journey to captaining Welsh Fire in The Hundred, which begins this week Salt has had. Manchester Super Giants seamer Grace Ballinger provided an analysis of the revamped Hundred competition, which starts Tuesday Ballinger provided. ESPN and Make-A-Wish are celebrating 20 years of fulfilling the wishes of children with critical illnesses, with participants including WNBA star A'ja Wilson and the Aces, and golfer The organizations are celebrating.