General Sports 3 Days

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

College Football Updates and Concerns

Georgia running back Dante Dowdell is hospitalized following a serious ATV accident. Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart confirmed the news, stating Dowdell is receiving treatment in Atlanta. In other college football news, SEC champion Georgia is looking to "play bigger" in the College Football Playoff, according to coach Kirby Smart, who acknowledged the team needs to elevate its performance for the CFP stage. Meanwhile, Alex Golesh, Auburn's fourth coach since 2019, faces immediate pressure to return the Tigers to national relevance, acknowledging he is "on the clock" to sell recruits on his vision. The ongoing investigation into the culture of athletics at Michigan has led to athletic director Warde Manuel announcing his departure at the end of the calendar year as part of the conclusion. An independent review into Michigan's athletic department found no "widespread" issues, though the expenditure of millions on the investigation was questioned as a waste of money. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey indicated that discussions with congressional leaders regarding the Protect College Sports Act are ongoing, though he declined to specify the conference's stance on all suggested amendments. Oklahoma QB John Mateer has after a hand injury last season, describing the mental toll as the "hardest thing" he has ever faced. Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy has been medically cleared to return from a gunshot wound to the leg, though his timetable for rejoining the team remains unclear.

WNBA Action and Standings

The WNBA's All-Star Weekend will feature Azzi Fudd in the 3-point contest, joined by Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey, Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman, and Janiel Salaun in Chicago. The New York Liberty as the WNBA Power Rankings saw Minnesota replace Golden State at the top following recent results. In a notable performance, Wings star Paige Bueckers before exiting Monday's game against the Liberty due to a collision, though the team confirmed she did not have a concussion. Arike Ogunbowale contributed six points late in the game to help the Wings defeat the Sparks 90-82, extending their winning streak to four games. Angel Reese expressed gratitude for WNBA coach Sandy Brondello's apology after referring to her as a "protected species" and was also appreciative of the league's decision to suspend Brondello for one game.

Golf and Individual Achievements

Ryan Fox with a swift victory, becoming a proponent of playing quickly in golf. Fox's fast play set him apart from his peers at Birkdale, outshining concerns that Bryson DeChambeau's penalty might overshadow the event. Sam Burns held a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, two weeks after the birth of his daughter and was atop the leaderboard. In another golf story, Rory McIlroy admitted to feeling "stuck in neutral" for much of the Open Championship and plans to use a summer break to celebrate his Masters victory in April. McIlroy also commented that Bryson DeChambeau's participation in the Irish Open in September "would be great for the tournament" as stated by McIlroy.

Cycling and Motorsport Updates

Remco Evenepoel by 28 seconds with a dominant time-trial victory on stage 16 of the Tour de France. However, Evenepoel also criticized the "inhuman" middle-of-the-night doping tests at the Tour de France after winning stage, which also saw two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard crash out of the race. American rider Brandon McNulty was confronted by an angry motorist before the Tour de France time trial but escaped unharmed. In NASCAR, Joey Logano secured his first Cup Series victory of the season on Sunday night at North Carolina's North Wilkesboro Speedway, holding off Denny Hamlin in a race with only five cautions as Logano crossed the line. In Formula, Mercedes driver scout Lagrue is reportedly joining rivals Red Bull, a scout who was involved in discovering Kimi Antonelli is leaving the team. George Russell's crash at Spa, which put him 50 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli, is described as a "bitter blow" to his title hopes.

Boxing and Combat Sports News

Denzel Bentley has been elevated to WBO middleweight champion after Janibek Alimkhanuly relinquished the belt. Dalton Smith is set to defend his WBC light-welterweight title for the first time on October 24 against mandatory challenger Alberto Puello. All necessary information regarding Anthony Joshua's return to the boxing ring against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday is available for review. Diego Pacheco and Andy Cruz after impressive performances over the weekend. In mixed martial arts, Dricus Du Plessis positioned himself for another title shot with a decisive unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night on Saturday night. Conor McGregor elaborated on the right leg injury that ended his recent UFC return, stating he suffered ACL and meniscus damage but remains confident in his ability to fight again as McGregor detailed. Ben Askren made an emotional return to the wrestling mat after a year-long recovery from double lung transplant surgery, losing 6-3 to Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 in Milwaukee in the co-main event. Boxer Hannah Rapp, died Saturday morning after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas in the incident. A man arrested for manslaughter in Rapp's death has a lengthy arrest history, including charges for reckless driving and hit-and-run according to reports.

Other Sports News

LIV Golf has faced a setback with the PGA Tour, European tour, and Asian Tour announcing an alliance that is likely to impact LIV's partnership with the Asian Tour. LIV Golf is also being sued for over $1 million by Mobii Systems Group Ltd., a Canadian technology company that supplied broadcast features. In rugby, England's discipline has been described as "comical" by Matt Dawson, who noted the team's tendency to receive yellow cards, citing four in their 31-24 win over Argentina as an issue to address according to Dawson. Wales are confident they are closing the gap to the world's best rugby teams despite losses to South Africa in the Nations Championship, according to Jac Morgan who is confident. Kieran McGeeney has been ratified to continue as Armagh manager for a 13th season after the team won their first Ulster title since 2026 after the success. Two riders died in separate British eventing competitions on Saturday. Welsh rider Zoe Backstedt successfully retained her Baloise Ladies Tour title, becoming the youngest winner of the race a year prior after the victory. 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. Stefanos Tsitsipas secured his first ATP title in 16 months by defeating Raphael Collignon in the Swiss Open final claiming the trophy. Wales' netballers are heading to the Commonwealth Games with high spirits after defeating Tonga 65-52 in their final warm-up match before the Games. In Gaelic football, Limerick manager John Kiely and wing-back Diarmaid Byrnes expressed their delight at winning their first All-Ireland title since 2023 following the win. Castleford Tigers completed an "extraordinary comeback" to defeat league leaders Leeds Rhinos 36-34 in a thrilling West Yorkshire derby in the match. Salford have re-signed Warrington Wolves half-back Marc Sneyd on a deal set to begin next season for 2027.