General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 29, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

WNBA All-Star Action and League Standings

Team Spoon secured a victory in the WNBA All-Star Game, with Jonquel Jones after scoring 22 points and nearly achieving a triple-double in a 129-122 win over Team Coop. Jones' performance, alongside three other players who also received top marks. The Indiana Fever, topping 100 points for a league-record fourth consecutive game with a 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm, fueled by Caitlin Clark's 32 points and a combined 60 points from Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. The WNBA season has been marked by controversy, with fans and players hoping for a reset during the league's break.

Commonwealth Games Highlights and Performances

The Commonwealth Games saw a flurry of athletic achievements, with Scotland's Stephen Clegg swimming to gold in the para-swimming events, adding to his earlier silver. Wales' Ruby Evans clinched gold in the floor final of artistic gymnastics, marking Wales' first gold of the Games. Northern Ireland's Kate O'Connor with three events remaining, while England's sprinters Thomas Young and Sophie Hahn on the opening night of athletics. Para-swimmer Brock Whiston to her father, who watched her compete for the first time in 17 years.

International Football and Rugby Updates

The 2030 World Cup with early power rankings released, while colleges by integrating the event into their campuses and profiting from it. In rugby, former Ireland and Australia head coach Joe Schmidt in a consultancy role focused on the province's coaching pathway. ITV has been confirmed as the broadcaster for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Motorsport and Golf News

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali stated that the 2026 championship will conclude in Europe if ongoing conflicts make the Qatar and Abu Dhabi season finales impossible. Scottie Scheffler has not won a tournament since January, leading to questions about his recent performance. In golf, Lucas Glover his metal spikes at the 3M Open, stating it was in response to complaints about course damage rather than a protest.

Tennis and Cricket Developments

Cruz Hewitt, son of former world number one Lleyton Hewitt in his senior singles debut at just 17 years old. British number two Cameron Norrie with a straight-set win. In cricket, Smriti Mandhana's unbeaten 88 guided the Super Giants to victory in The Hundred, while Greece has called up Konstas to bolster their T20 World Cup qualifying bid for 2028.

College Sports and Player Transactions

Ole Miss is over buyouts, seeking nearly $1 million in penalties from Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, who previously signed revenue sharing contracts before transferring to LSU. Notre Dame has with SoFi Technologies for jersey patches across all sports. Ohio State is also entering a similar partnership with JPMorgan Chase annually. Stanford football players have announced the formation of a College Football Players Association chapter, aiming for eventual unionization.

NFL and Combat Sports Buzz

NFL training camps for teams including the Steelers, Falcons, Chiefs, and Patriots, with reporters providing insights from the field. Conor McGregor has called for a 2027 "Last Dance" fight against Max Holloway during UFC International Fight Week. Former WBO champion Tim Tszyu by unanimous decision in Sydney, after which Spence Jr. announced his retirement from boxing.

Other Notable Sports News

Former NBA player Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to join the Philadelphia 76ers after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti for a 24-team College Football Playoff. The story of Olympic medallist Madias Ngake, who competed for England at the Commonwealth Games after overcoming homelessness and seeking asylum, was highlighted.