General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 28, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

Commonwealth Games Buzz

Filip Nowacki with a Commonwealth gold medal in the 200m breaststroke, becoming the most decorated athlete for his nation in the Games' history. Para-swimmer Stephen Clegg with a Commonwealth gold in addition to his earlier silver. Gymnast Ruby Evans in the floor final after overcoming earlier despair, delivering the nation's first gold medal of the Games. Kate O'Connor with three events remaining, aiming for a first Commonwealth gold for Northern Ireland. Scotland's Para-mixed bowls pairs B2-B3, defeating England. Sprinters Thomas Young and Sophie Hahn for England on the opening night of athletics. Scotland's Cammy Lynn on the pommel horse podium. Identical twins Abigail and Emily Roper by winning bronze medals on the same day. Para-swimmer Brock Whiston achieved gold with her father watching poolside for the first time in 17 years. Keanna MacInnes in swimming despite battling nerves. Olivia Breen of 12.86 seconds for a silver medal in the T38 100m final, earning Wales' first athletics medal.

WNBA and College Hoops Updates

The WNBA season hopes for a reset following a tumultuous first half, with players and fans looking to the All-Star Game break for renewed momentum. In WNBA Power Rankings, all 15 teams to improve playoff positioning or build momentum into the offseason. Jonquel Jones, scoring 22 points and nearly achieving a triple-double to lead Team Spoon to a 129-122 victory over Team Coop in the WNBA All-Star Game. For college basketball, the 2026-27 season for the reigning national champion Michigan Wolverines and men's college basketball overall. The upcoming women's basketball season sees top teams and players to watch as the 100-day mark to the season approaches, with discussions of a potential repeat Final Four.

NFL and College Football Intel

Training camps are underway across the NFL, with reporters from the field for teams including the Seahawks. Seahawks training camp updates are available daily, featuring intel on quarterback battles, position contests, and potential breakout players. Notre Dame has with SoFi Technologies, which will feature the financial service company's branding on all Fighting Irish athletic jerseys. Ohio State has with JPMorgan Chase, worth nearly $17 million annually and covering all 36 of their athletic teams. In college football news, North Carolina football GM Michael Lombardi, a key aide to coach Bill Belichick, has been placed on leave by the university. The Big Ten commissioner, Tony Petitti in postseason play while also emphasizing a collaborative approach to a sustainable future for other leagues. Stanford football players have formed a chapter of the College Football Players Association, aiming to eventually unionize college athletes. USF, under first-year head coach Brian Hartline, is in Tampa. The 2026 college football season is being defined by key themes including realignment, star players, and postseason rivalries.

Boxing and Combat Sports News

Conor McGregor has called for a 2027 fight against Max Holloway, targeting the final bout of his UFC contract during International Fight Week in Las Vegas. British champion Bilal Fawaz, who has resided in the UK for over 20 years, is fighting for citizenship and is featured in a new BBC documentary. Briton Josh Kelly via a points victory over Caoimhin Agyarko after a tough bout. Errol Spence Jr. lost Tim by unanimous decision in his highly anticipated boxing return, leading to speculation about retirement.

Tennis and Golf Updates

Cameron Norrie with a straight-set victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic, marking his first win since April. Britain's Francesca Jones at the Palermo Ladies Open, securing back-to-back wins on the Challenger Tour. Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka for the US Open mixed doubles. Scottie Scheffler, the world number one, has not won a tournament since January, prompting questions about his recent performance. Lucas Glover, stating it was in response to complaints about his spikes allegedly marking the greens, not a protest.

Other Sports Headlines

Smriti Mandhana's unbeaten 88 off 50 balls over Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred. Fly-half Gareth Anscombe has signed with Scarlets for the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season. Greg Mueller after initially being unsure about participating. The WWE is preparing for Summer Slam with a look back at, including the history between Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. Justin Greaves of the West Indies delivered an, taking five wickets without conceding a run against Pakistan. Adam Ramsay-Peaty with the third-fastest time at the Commonwealth Games, though he later finished third in the final, stating "nothing makes sense". Tadej Pogacar. Mayo ended a 75-year wait for the All-Ireland Senior Football title with a thrilling victory over Kerry. Corey Heim, after passing Denny Hamlin on the final restart. Ronnie O'Sullivan to the new snooker season in the first round of the Shanghai Masters. Rugby World Cup broadcasting rights for 2027 in Australia have been secured by ITV.