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Last updated: July 29, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

College Football & Athletics News

Ole Miss is suing two former players, Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, for nearly $1 million in penalties after they signed revenue-sharing contracts to return to the Rebels before transferring to LSU. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti reiterated the conference's push for a 24-team College Football Playoff and touted the Big Ten's postseason dominance over the SEC. Notre Dame has secured a lucrative multiyear deal with SoFi Technologies, which will feature the company's branding on all Fighting Irish jerseys starting this season. Ohio State is also entering a significant partnership with JPMorgan Chase, including jersey patches across all 36 of its teams, expected to generate nearly $17 million annually. Stanford football players have announced the formation of a College Football Players Association chapter, aiming to unionize college athletes. UNLV coach Josh Pastner clarified comments regarding the athletic department seeking an "owner" for the program. North Carolina football GM Michael Lombardi, a key aide to coach Bill Belichick, has been placed on paid administrative leave by the university.

WNBA and Basketball Updates

Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell combined for 60 points as the Indiana Fever topped the Storm 105-95, marking their fourth consecutive game scoring over 100 points, a new league record. The WNBA season has been marked by controversy, with fans and players hoping the league found a reset during the All-Star break. Jonquel Jones earned MVP honors with 22 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, leading Team Spoon to a 129-122 victory over Team Coop in the WNBA All-Star Game.

Commonwealth Games Highlights

Gymnast Ruby Evans secured Wales' first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games with a victory in the floor final. Para-swimmer Stephen Clegg added a Commonwealth Games gold to his earlier silver, taking Scotland's medal tally to seven. Scotland's Keanna Mac Innes earned a silver medal in swimming after overcoming pre-competition nerves. Northern Ireland's Kate O'Connor is leading the heptathlon after the opening four events, three events away from a potential gold medal. England's Amy Hunt delivered an impressive performance amidst chaotic rain conditions at the athletics events. Para-swimmer Brock Whiston secured a gold medal, dedicating the win to her father who watched poolside for the first time in 17 years. Scotland's Reuben Ward joined compatriot Cammy Lynn on the pommel horse podium. Identical twins Abigail and Emily Roper made history for Team Wales by each winning a bronze medal. Angharad Evans, a swimmer for Scotland, claimed a gold medal after being overlooked prior to the Games.

Tennis and Golf News

British number two Cameron Norrie ended a six-match losing streak with a straight-set victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic. World number one Scottie Scheffler has not won a tournament since January, prompting questions about his recent performance slump. Lucas Glover stated he was not protesting Aim Point at the 3M Open but was responding to complaints about his metal spikes damaging the course.

Cricket and Rugby Updates

Greece has called up Sam Konstas' brother, Alex Konstas, to their national cricket team as they aim to qualify for the 2028 men's T20 World Cup. Smriti Mandhana's unbeaten 88 guided Manchester Super Giants to a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred. Middlesex and Worcestershire have extended their perfect starts in the One-Day Cup with contrasting wins. Leeds Rhinos moved two points clear at the top of the Super League standings after defeating Bradford Bulls, though they suffered an injury blow with winger Maika Sivo's suspected knee problem. Fly-half Gareth Anscombe has signed with the Scarlets for the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season. ITV has been confirmed as the broadcaster for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

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