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Last updated: July 23, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Commonwealth Games Underway in Glasgow

The 23rd Commonwealth Games officially commenced in Glasgow, with athletes from 74 nations and territories competing for 215 gold medals over 10 days. Team Wales hopes for success at the event, while bowlers Alex Marshall and Sarah Adlington at the opening ceremony. Reigning champions Rosie Eccles and Daniel Salmon also received the honour of being named flag and baton bearers for Team Wales. Five Northern Ireland boxers from securing a podium finish. Swimmer Rebecca Redfern aims to compete successfully just four months after giving birth, and Josh Kerr. Cyclist Matt Richardson is unfazed by past controversy as he aims to defend his titles.

Football Recruiting and Program Updates

ESPN's No. 2 running back and No. 14 overall prospect for 2027, David Gabriel Georges to Tennessee over Ohio State. The Wolverines' athletic director, Warde Manuel at the end of the year, concluding a tenure marked by both athletic successes and controversy. Michigan coach Kalen DeBoer between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack will be a "tough decision." Florida coach Jon Sumrall commented that his starting quarterback, whether Aaron Philo or Tramell Jones Jr., does need. Auburn's new coach, Alex Golesh, acknowledges he is on the clock to return the program to national relevance. Ole Miss coach Pete Golding with LSU's Lane Kiffin. Meanwhile, Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey to the club despite a transfer embargo.

WNBA Season Action and Player News

Caitlin Clark is now one technical foul away from an automatic one-game suspension after receiving her seventh of the season following a confrontation. The WNBA and players' association held a meeting to discuss issues including racist and abusive messages directed at players. Minnesota and Golden State currently, with New York securing a key win. Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has despite not having a starting role. Azzi Fudd will participate in the 3-point contest as part of WNBA All-Star Weekend, joined by several other notable shooters. Angel Reese expressed gratitude for Sandy Brondello's apology and the WNBA's decision to suspend Brondello for one game.

Boxing and Individual Sports Updates

Former UFC champion Jessica Andrade is to earn income while recovering from injury. Anthony Joshua stated he is not ready for the loss of two close friends and team members to "sink in yet" as he prepares for his first fight since their deaths. Britain's Joe Clarke in the men's kayak cross at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships. 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.

College Football Conference and Player News

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey clarified that while "frustrations are real," the SEC's focus is not on breaking away from the NCAA but on "making the system better". Sankey also confirmed ongoing conversations with congressional leaders about the Protect College Sports Act. Georgia coach Kirby Smart acknowledged that the Bulldogs need to "play bigger" in the College Football Playoff to meet the moment. Running back Dante Dowdell was hospitalized with serious injuries. Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy has been medically cleared after a gunshot wound to the leg, though his return timeline remains unclear after the incident.

Golf and Cycling News

Ryan Fox with his quick play, contrasting with Bryson DeChambeau's penalty. Charlie Woods in the U.S. Junior Amateur after being distracted by camera clicks during a playoff hole. LIV Golf faced a setback as the PGA Tour, European tour, and Asian Tour announced an alliance, which is expected to affect 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. In cycling, Remco Evenepoel by 28 seconds with a time-trial victory on stage 16 of the Tour de France. Jasper Philipsen won stage 17 of the Tour de France. American rider Brandon McNulty was unhurt after an angry motorist confronted him before a time trial at the Tour de France.

Other Sports News and Developments

The sixth edition of The Hundred cricket competition is set to begin, with BBC Sport offering quizzes to test fans' knowledge of the teams and players ahead of the tournament. England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred with a knee injury and will miss captaining Birmingham Phoenix. Phil Salt has taken a circuitous route to captaining Welsh Fire in The Hundred starting this week. Rugby's governing bodies are arguing that hundreds of brain injury cases should be dismissed due to the absence of medical documents in court filings. Joey Logano secured his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season on Sunday night.