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Last updated: July 30, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Commonwealth Games Buzz

Scotland's Angharad Evans to become the nation's breakout star at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, while teammate Melanie Woods to claim gold in the 1500m T54. Host nation Scotland also saw its tally climb to 23 medals after in five chaotic hours. Northern Ireland's Kate O'Connor expressed joy at winning her first senior outdoor gold medal in the heptathlon, and Ellie McCartney in the women's 200m breaststroke. Filip Nowacki made history for Jersey by winning gold in the 200m breaststroke, becoming their most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete. Gymnast Ruby Evans delivered Wales' first gold medal of the Games with a victory in the floor final, while fellow Welsh athlete Olivia Breen earned the nation's first athletics medal with a silver in the T38 100m. Scotland's Para-mixed bowls pairs B2-B3 defended their gold medal, beating England. In swimming, Keanna Mac Innes overcame nerves to claim silver, and Cammy Lynn surprised himself by joining compatriot Reuben Ward on the pommel horse podium. Identical twins Abigail and Emily Roper created history for Team Wales by both winning bronze medals in gymnastics.

NFL and College Football News

The NFL Academy's Seydou Traore became the first graduate drafted into the league, beating significant odds. Training camps are underway, with the Giants kicking off in West Virginia and Gibbs sitting out Lions' practice according to reports. In college football, UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava stated that the hiring of new coach Bob Chesney made his decision to stay with the Bruins an easy one. Ole Miss is suing former players Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper for close to $1 million in penalties after they signed revenue sharing contracts before joining LSU as detailed in a lawsuit. North Carolina football GM Michael Lombardi, a top aide to coach Bill Belichick, has been placed on paid administrative leave by the university. Stanford football players have announced the formation of a chapter of the College Football Players Association, which is aiming to unionize college athletes as they revealed on Monday. The Big Ten commissioner, Tony Petitti, has reiterated his league's push for a 24-team College Football Playoff as he spoke at the conference's media days.

Basketball and Soccer Updates

The WNBA season has been marked by controversy, with fans and players hoping the league found a reset during its All-Star break as the first half of the season unfolded. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell combined for 60 points, fueling the Fever's league-record fourth straight game scoring over 100 points in a 105-95 victory over the Storm. The Storm have apologized for an exchange between a co-owner and fans following comments made by Sophie Cunningham which led to a rally in support of Cunningham. Notre Dame has reached a multiyear deal with SoFi Technologies that will place the financial service company's brand on the Fighting Irish's jerseys in every sport starting this season as reported. Ohio State is entering a partnership with JPMorgan Chase that includes jersey patches for all 36 teams, yielding nearly $17 million per year for the athletic program as sources confirmed. Wrexham has completed the signing of Crystal Palace full-back Danny Imray as their first incoming transfer of the summer window according to the club. Saudi Arabia government official Turki Al-Sheikh's investment deal into Derby County could be finalized as early as next week as negotiations continue. The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed that either the Scarlets or the Ospreys will be cut from the professional structure as they detailed their plan to reduce the number of teams.

Cricket, Tennis, and Golf News

The Hundred saw London Spirit beat MI London by seven wickets for their first win, with Lhuan-dre Pretorius recovering from a collision to hit. MI London later held London Spirit to a tie at The Oval after Hayley Matthews conceded only three runs from the last three balls. Durham maintained their unbeaten start in the One-Day Cup, with Will Rhodes helping the team to victory after Ben Stokes was out for a duck. Sir Clive Lloyd paid tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers at his state funeral in Barbados, calling him the "greatest all-round cricketer the world has ever known" as he remembered his former teammate. World champion Wu Yize knocked in three centuries to beat Si Jiahui 6-2 in the second round of the Shanghai Masters, setting up a rematch with Murphy. Ronnie O'Sullivan made a comfortable start to the new snooker season with a first-round win at the Shanghai Masters. British number two Cameron Norrie ended a six-match losing streak with a straight-set win over Aleksandar Kovacevic. In golf, Lucas Glover stated he was responding to complaints about his metal spikes at the 3M Open, not protesting Aim Point. World number one Scottie Scheffler has not won a tournament since January, and analysis is underway to understand why as his streak continues.

Other Sports and Events

The scandal surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter continues to cast a shadow, with the latter serving his punishment in prison as the former chases another MVP award. Searches for missing British surfer Arran Strong off the coast of Portugal were called off, and tributes have been paid to him as the devastating news emerged. Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as the new England Test coach, with Joe Root set to captain the side. Wrexham's tour of the USA is reportedly demonstrating that the Championship club's stock is continuing to rise as their profile grows. Former UFC light-heavyweight title contender Anthony Smith was arrested in Nebraska on three felony charges according to reports. Conor McGregor has called for the final fight of his UFC contract to take place during the promotion's International Fight Week next summer in Las Vegas as he aims for a "Last Dance" with Holloway. The history of the Seth Rollins-Roman Reigns rivalry is being revisited as they prepare to face off at Summer Slam as their decade-long history is highlighted. Greg Mueller was unsure about competing in the WSOP main event but has now reached the final table as he navigated the tournament. Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will pair up for the US Open mixed doubles as the tournament features controversial superstar pairings.