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Last updated: July 28, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

College Football Shake-Up and NIL Deals

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti for a 24-team College Football Playoff, while also over the SEC. In the world of NIL, Notre Dame has in college athletics with SoFi Technologies, and Ohio State has secured a $17 million per year jersey patch deal with JPMorgan Chase. Stanford football players have formed a chapter of the College Football Players Association, aiming to unionize college athletes. Meanwhile, the landscape of women's college basketball is being previewed for the upcoming season, with discussions on potential repeat champions like Indiana and Oregon highlighting contenders.

NFL Training Camps and Player Movement

NFL training camps are officially underway, with reporters providing the latest news and insights from the Steelers, Falcons, Chiefs, and Patriots. In player transactions, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agreed to a buyout with the Grizzlies and is expected to sign with the 76ers. On the coaching front, North Carolina football GM Michael Lombardi, a top aide to coach Bill Belichick, has been.

Commonwealth Games Medal Havoc

The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have produced a flurry of medal winners. Scotland's Stephen Clegg to his collection, while para-swimmer Brock Whiston secured gold and expressed her desire to make her father proud. Jersey's Filip Nowacki made history with a gold medal, and gymnast Ruby Evans. Amidst the triumphs, Adam Ramsay-Peaty struggled, finishing third in the 50m breaststroke final and expressing confusion over his performance. England's netball team suffered a heavy defeat against Australia, while Scotland managed their first netball win against Wales.

Cricket and Rugby Updates

In cricket, the West Indies over Pakistan in the first Test, with Jayden Seales taking 5-20 and Justin Greaves delivering an incredible five-wicket spell without conceding a run in the same match. The Hundred saw Smriti Mandhana's guide Manchester Super Giants to a win. Rugby news includes the Scarlets signing Welsh fly-half Gareth Anscombe from Bayonne for the 2026-27 season, and ITV has been for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Tennis and Golf Notes

Cameron Norrie with a straight-set win over Aleksandar Kovacevic. In golf, Lucas Glover to remove his metal spikes at the 3M Open, stating it was in response to complaints about marks left on the course. World number one Scottie Scheffler's has also been a topic of discussion.

WNBA All-Star Break and League Buzz

The WNBA season has been marked by, but players and fans are hoping the All-Star break provided a reset. Jonquel Jones at the WNBA All-Star Game, leading Team Spoon to a victory, with several players receiving top marks for their performances in the exhibition. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert remained noncommittal when asked about her job status for the upcoming season.

Boxing and Combat Sports

Tim Tszyu defeated Errol Spence Jr. by unanimous decision in Sydney, leading Spence to announce his retirement from boxing. Conor McGregor has against Holloway in July 2027. Teenage boxer Ruby White is on her debut, boasting an unbeaten record of 68 fights.

Other Sports News

Ronnie O'Sullivan to the new snooker season at the Shanghai Masters. In Formula, questions surrounding Lewis Hamilton's frequent penalties were addressed. The US Open will feature a mixed doubles pairing of Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka. The history of the Seth Rollins-Roman Reigns rivalry was detailed ahead of their Summer Slam match.