General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 1, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

WNBA and College Basketball News

WNBA suspended Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton from attending the team's next five home games following an exchange with two fans. stars Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese will not face disciplinary action for what appeared to be a friendly wager before a recent game. More than women's college basketball players have joined a unionization effort with the United College Athletes Association. A federal court has dealt a significant blow to the NCAA's new eligibility rule, ruling in favor of college athletes who had exhausted their eligibility. Big Ten and SEC conferences are now supporting a Senate bill aimed at regulating college sports.

Boxing and Combat Sports

Mark Chamberlain the IBO light-welterweight belt with a 10th-round knockout victory over Pierce O'Leary in Dublin, dropping his opponent twice during the fight. Uros Medic a swift performance at UFC's Belgrade debut, defeating Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds. Dakota Ditcheva her dominance upon returning from injury, outclassing Denise Kielholtz via unanimous decision at PFL New York. Jon McConnell a Commonwealth Games gold medal in boxing, defeating Orlando Holley-Sotomi by split decision. England achieved its best-ever boxing results at a Commonwealth Games, with seven athletes reaching the finals and ten securing medals.

Commonwealth Games Highlights

Sawyers overcame past disappointments to win Commonwealth gold in the long jump. Emma Finucane the first Welsh woman to win three gold medals at a single Commonwealth Games. Neil Fachie his second gold medal of the Commonwealth Games after a dramatic afternoon. England's Emily set a record-breaking performance to defend her Commonwealth Games title in the women's +86kg weightlifting. Georgia Hunter is aiming for an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title.

Soccer and Rugby Updates

Cardiff City their pre-season with a decisive 4-1 victory over Italian club AS Roma. City's Wales international winger Cameron Congreve is reportedly set to join Belgian side Westerlo for a seven-figure fee. West Ham and Northern Ireland striker Callum Marshall has transferred to League One club Luton Town for an undisclosed fee. Warriors extended their winning streak to ten games across all competitions with a victory over Leigh. Scottish Rugby terminated the contract of its chief executive, Alex Williamson, following an inquiry.

Golf and Tennis News

Highlights third round of the Women's Open at Royal Lytham are available for viewing. opening day highlights of the Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes have also been released. Marketa Vondrousova a four-year ban for refusing a doping test, with the full report detailing key findings now available. Tennis players navigating their packed schedules, with many opting to get married during a brief window on the calendar that requires significant planning.

American Football and College Sports

Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field with a lower-body injury during a training camp practice. Indiana coach Cignetti asserted that the Big Ten Conference is the premier football league, not merely a "hype machine." UCLA quarterback Iamaleava stated that his immediate connection with new coach Bob Chesney made his decision to remain with the Bruins an easy one. Seydou Traore become the first graduate of the UK-based NFL Academy to be drafted into the NFL.

Other Sports and General News

Big East is reportedly planning to appoint former MLB executive Tim Brosnan as its next commissioner. A road trip in 1996, inspired by a television show, led five friends on an MLB ballpark adventure. PFL-MVP merger is forming a new MMA challenger with plans for a 2027 launch. The state of New York has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market company of operating an illegal gambling operation. SummerSlam's first night in Minneapolis featured a match between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, with analysis available.