General Sports 3 Days

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

WNBA & College Basketball Buzz

The Indiana Fever secured a victory over the Seattle Storm, with Caitlin Clark's 32 points fueling their 105-95 win. This marked the Fever's fourth consecutive game scoring over 100 points, a new league record. Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were not made available for postgame comments regarding a pre-game rally in support of Cunningham. In college basketball news, Ole Miss is suing former players Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper for nearly $1 million in penalties after they signed revenue sharing contracts before transferring to LSU. Notre Dame has inked a lucrative multiyear sponsorship deal with SoFi Technologies, which will feature the company's branding on all its athletic jerseys, while Ohio State has finalized a similar pact with JPMorgan Chase worth nearly $17 million annually for its athletic program. The NCAA has suspended Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter for the first two games of the season due to accepting a $427 flight from an agent.

NFL Training Camps and College Football Landscape

NFL training camps are underway, with reporters providing the latest news and insights from the field. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti reiterated his league's push for a 24-team College Football Playoff format, while also touting the Big Ten's postseason dominance over the SEC in a separate appearance. North Carolina football GM Michael Lombardi, a key aide to coach Bill Belichick, has been placed on paid administrative leave by the university. Stanford football players announced the formation of a chapter of the College Football Players Association, a group advocating for the unionization of college athletes. The 2026-27 women's college basketball season is on the horizon, with predictions and top players to watch being discussed, while questions are being raised about whether Michigan can repeat its championship success and if Florida can win again. UNLV coach Josh Pastner clarified comments regarding the athletic department seeking an "owner" for the team.

Commonwealth Games and International Athletics

England dominated Tonga with a 94-32 victory in the Commonwealth Games, setting a new record for goals scored. In athletics, sprinters Thomas Young and Sophie Hahn secured gold medals for England on the opening night. Scotland's Angharad Evans won gold in swimming, while Filip Nowacki made history for Jersey with a gold medal in the 200m breaststroke becoming their most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete. Keanna Mac Innes claimed a silver medal in swimming, overcoming pre-race nerves to secure her podium finish earning Scotland's fourth gold. Wales' Ruby Evans delivered the nation's first gold medal in gymnastics with a victory in the floor final. Para-swimmer Brock Whiston achieved gold, motivated by her father's rare attendance after 17 years, and Sam Tolchard expressed his elation after winning his first Commonwealth gold medal in his fifth Games. Team Wales captain Olivia Breen earned the country's first athletics medal, a silver in the T38 100m final. Scotland's Cammy Lynn and Reuben Ward secured podium finishes in the pommel horse event. Identical twins Abigail and Emily Roper won bronze medals in gymnastics on the same day for Team Wales. Scotland's Para-mixed bowls pair defended their gold medal, beating England. Eilish McColgan suggested she might compete in one more Games, while Matt Richardson was ruled out of the Commonwealth Games due to injury, denying a potential reunion with Australia. Adam Ramsay-Peaty finished third fastest in the 50m breaststroke heats and later secured bronze, stating "nothing makes sense" after another race, despite winning silver in the 100m breaststroke with his father watching. Keely Hodgkinson, Dina Asher-Smith, and Katarina Johnson-Thompson have been named in the Great Britain squad for the European Championships.

Cricket and Rugby Union Updates

In The Hundred, Trent Rockets demolished Welsh Fire by nine wickets, with Ben Duckett leading the charge, to improve their record to two wins from three matches. Manchester Super Giants, led by Smriti Mandhana's unbeaten, defeated Sunrisers Leeds by four wickets. MI London held London Spirit to a tie at The Oval after a tight finish in the final over. Craig Overton hit a decisive six against his twin brother Jamie, as Trent Rockets beat London Spirit, while Jos Buttler starred for Manchester Super Giants. Middlesex and Worcestershire extended their perfect starts in the One-Day Cup with contrasting wins. In rugby union, the Welsh Rugby Union confirmed that either the Scarlets or Ospreys will be cut from the professional setup, with both clubs vying to remain in south west Wales. Gareth Anscombe has signed with the Scarlets for the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season. Northampton, the current Premiership champions, will host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, while Exeter will play Gloucester at home. Joe Schmidt will join Ulster in a consultancy role focused on the province's coaching pathway.

Tennis, Golf, and Other Sports News

Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton Hewitt, recorded his first ATP victory in his senior singles debut at just 17 years old. Cameron Norrie ended a six-match losing streak with a straight-set win over Aleksandar Kovacevic. In golf, Georgia Hall returns to major competition five months after giving birth, aiming for success at the site of her 2018 Women's Open victory. Lucas Glover explained that his removal of golf shoes at the 3M Open was a response to complaints about spike marks, not a protest against Aim Point. Scottie Scheffler's winless streak since January is being analyzed, with questions arising about the world number one's performance. In boxing, former UFC light-heavyweight title contender Anthony Smith was arrested in Nebraska on three felony charges. Conor McGregor called for a "Last Dance" fight against Max Holloway during UFC's International Fight Week next summer. Greg Mueller has reached the WSOP main event final table after initially being unsure about competing.

Wrestling and Motorsports

WWE is gearing up for Summer Slam, revisiting historic championship matches and memorable moments, including the decade-long rivalry between Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. Corey Heim, secured his first Brickyard 400 victory, passing Denny Hamlin on the final restart and holding off Christopher Bell and Joey Logano.

Olympic and International Appeals

Ukraine's National Olympic Committee has launched an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the IOC's decision to reinstate Russia.