General Sports 3 Days

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

WNBA and College Hoops Buzz

The Minnesota Lynx could see star Napheesa Collier return to action as early as Wednesday against the Storm, as she is listed as probable for the contest. Collier has been sidelined with a season-ending left ankle injury. In other WNBA news, Azzi Fudd will participate in the 3-point contest at WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, joined by Rhyne Howard, Marina Mabrey, Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman, and Janiel Salaun. The latest WNBA Power Rankings saw Minnesota replace Golden State at the top following recent results replaced Golden State at the top. Wings star Paige Bueckers was ruled out of Monday's game against the Liberty, though the team confirmed she did not suffer a concussion after a Sunday collision. Bueckers still managed 25 points before exiting Sunday's game, which the Wings won 90-82 against the Sparks, extending their winning streak. Angel Reese expressed gratitude for the WNBA's decision to suspend coach Sandy Brondello for one game following Brondello's "protected species" comment about Reese.

College Football Contenders and Coaching Carousel

Georgia running back Dante Dowdell is in a hospital in Atlanta receiving treatment for serious injuries following an ATV accident, coach Kirby Smart confirmed. Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart also acknowledged that the SEC champion Georgia team needs to elevate its performance for the College Football Playoff do more to meet the moment. Elsewhere in college football, Auburn's new coach Alex Golesh is aware of the pressure to quickly return the program to national relevance on the clock as he tries to sell recruits. Kentucky coach Will Stein expressed confidence in his blueprint for success, stating the Wildcats will win big "because of me". The investigation into Michigan's athletics culture concluded with athletic director Warde Manuel announcing his departure at the end of the calendar year. The extensive spending on the Michigan investigation, which found no "widespread" issues, is being questioned as a potential waste of money. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey indicated that discussions with congressional leaders regarding the Protect College Sports Act are ongoing.

Golf and Cycling Highlights

Ryan Fox claimed the Open Championship by playing quickly, taking just 22 seconds for his winning putt and emerging as a proponent of pace of play in golf. Fox's swift play set him apart from competitors like Bryson DeChambeau, whose penalty at the fiery Birkdale course threatened to overshadow the event. Sam Burns held a two-shot lead at the Open Championship heading into Sunday's final round at Royal Birkdale, just two weeks after the birth of his daughter. Tommy Fleetwood remains determined to win The Open despite falling short, calling his week at Royal Birkdale "special". 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. McIlroy also suggested that Bryson DeChambeau participating in the Irish Open in September would be beneficial for the tournament would be great for the tournament.

Remco Evenepoel significantly cut Tadej Pogacar's lead in the general classification with a dominant time-trial victory on stage 16 of the Tour de France. Evenepoel also criticized the "inhuman" timing of doping tests during the Tour de France after winning stage, which also saw two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard crash out. American rider Brandon McNulty was confronted by an angry motorist before a time trial at the Tour de France but was unharmed.

Other Sports News and Notes

The New York Jets unveiled new "White Out" helmets and uniforms that will be worn during their game against the Green Bay Packers on September 20. LIV Golf faced a setback as the PGA Tour, European tour, and Asian Tour announced an alliance that could impact the Asian Tour's partnership with LIV. LIV Golf is also being sued for over $1 million by Mobii Systems Group Ltd. for unpaid invoices related to broadcast features. Joey Logano secured his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season on Sunday night at North Carolina's North Wilkesboro Speedway. Dricus Du Plessis positioned himself for another title shot with a unanimous decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night. Conor McGregor provided more details on his recent leg injury, stating he suffered ACL and meniscus damage and is not currently considering his future.

In boxing news, a man arrested for manslaughter in the death of professional boxer Hannah Rapp has a lengthy criminal history. Boxer Hannah Rapp, died Saturday morning after being struck by a car while cycling in Texas. 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. Anthony Joshua is set to return to the boxing ring against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

In Rugby Union, Wales completed Steve Tandy's first season with nine losses in 12 internationals. Jac Morgan expressed confidence that Wales are closing the gap to the world's best, despite another loss to South Africa in the Nations Championship. Kieran McGeeney will continue as Armagh manager for a 13th season after the team won their first Ulster title since 2023. Limerick manager John Kiely and wing-back Diarmaid Byrnes celebrated winning their first All-Ireland title since 2023.

In other news, the Women's Tennis Association will require all players to undergo genetic sex testing to compete on the WTA Tour. Two riders died in separate British eventing competitions on Saturday. Beth Shriever became the first BMX racer to win four elite world titles at the UCI BMX Racing World Championships. Stefanos Tsitsipas won his first ATP title in 16 months at the Swiss Open. Elfyn Evans extended his lead in the World Rally Championship despite finishing sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia.