General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 3, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

College Football and Rivalries

USC Notre Dame will renew their storied rivalry starting in 2030, however their previously scheduled home-and-home series set to begin that same year has been canceled. The Longhorns have secured a commitment from Landen Williams-Callis, the No. 3 ranked running back in the class of 2027, who chose Texas over Missouri and Texas A&M. Miami has landed its top recruit for the 2027 class, four-star athlete A'mir Sears, who was recently reclassified. Experts are calling for new heat rules to better protect football linemen, as they constitute 90% of heatstroke deaths during practice. The Big Ten and SEC conferences have announced their support for a Senate bill aimed at regulating college sports. A federal court has delivered a significant setback to the NCAA's new eligibility rule, ruling that all high school class of 2022 athletes who have used up their fourth season of college eligibility this spring are exempt. Big East conference is reportedly set to hire former MLB executive Tim Brosnan as its next commissioner.

Baseball and Softball

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays in a trade that sent Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene to Toronto. fans can track the fantasy implications of all the significant deals as the MLB trade deadline approaches on Monday.

Basketball

The Minnesota Lynx's head coach, Cheryl Reeve, has reiterated her support for transgender athletes, stating that "every kid has a right to sports" ahead of her team's game against the Indiana Fever. Kelsey Plum's trade to the Las Vegas Aces raises questions about whether she can help the team make a playoff push, with their ultimate grade depending on retaining her beyond 2026. Cunningham's comments regarding transgender women in sports have sparked further discussion, with other athletes now voicing their opinions. Caitlin Clark, the star player for the Indiana Fever, is known for her exciting pre-game warmup routine, which might be the busiest in all of sports. Jessica Shepard found a larger role and is having a breakout season with the Dallas Wings after seeking more playing time than she had on a contender last season.

Soccer

Cardiff City signed off their pre-season campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory over Italian club AS Roma. Wales international winger Cameron Congreve is reportedly set to join Belgian top-flight side Westerlo for a seven-figure transfer fee from Swansea City. Larne's Europa qualifier against Georgian side FC Iberia 1999 could be delayed by 24 hours, with the first leg scheduled for Tuesday at Inver Park.

Golf

Michael Thorbjornsen secured his first PGA Tour title at the final Rocket Classic, making a 26-foot putt for birdie on his final hole to finish at 18 under par after a round of 7-under. Zach Johnson was victorious over Padraig Harrington at The Els Club in the first officially sanctioned Champions Tour event held in Portugal.

Cricket

Welsh Fire claimed their fourth victory in their last five matches in the Hundred competition, defeating Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff thanks to a well-constructed half-century from Matt Short. Today's player for The Hundred cricket quiz is player number. Emilio Gay hit an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup, while victories for Leicestershire and Middlesex propelled them to the top of their respective groups.

Cycling

Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes secured the opening stage win and the first yellow jersey in the Tour de France Femmes. Sigrid Haugset of Norway claimed a surprise victory on stage three of the Tour de France Femmes, completing a 68km solo breakaway. Tadej Pogacar, the recently crowned five-time Tour de France champion, is set to compete in the Vuelta a Espana this month, aiming to win all three Grand Tours of cycling. Emma Finucane is described as a "generational talent" by experts, already holding Olympic, world, and Commonwealth titles at the age of. Finucane made history by winning her fourth track cycling Commonwealth Games gold medal and led Wales in the closing ceremony. Anna Morris and Jess Roberts secured a one-two finish for Wales in the women's 25km points race.

Boxing

Mark Chamberlain of Britain delivered a stunning performance, knocking down Pierce O'Leary of the Republic of Ireland twice to secure a knockout victory in the 10th round and claim the IBO light-welterweight belt. Irish boxer Reeves remains in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital after being stretchered out of the ring in Dublin on Saturday. England equaled their best-ever boxing results at a Commonwealth Games, with seven fighters reaching the finals and ten securing a medal. England's Dimeji commentators claimed he was "robbed" in the Commonwealth Games final, raising questions about whether AI judging could provide a solution.

Rugby

Henry Pollock is reportedly seeking a significant pay increase to remain at Northampton, with his agent suggesting annual earnings of £1m are his asking price.

Motorsport

Elfyn Evans extended his lead in the World Rally Championship standings to 30 points, following teammate Sami Pajari's victory in Finland.

Other Sports

Coby Bryant new safety for the Bears, is expected to be sidelined for eight to 10 weeks due to a leg injury. Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field after sustaining a lower-body injury during a training camp practice. Ireland's five-game ODI series against Afghanistan this week serves as the beginning of their preparations for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament. Scotland's one-day international match against the United Arab Emirates was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Broughty Ferry. Great Britain secured gold medals with Lauren Henry in the women's single sculls and Benjamin Pritchard in the PR1 men's single sculls at the European Rowing Championships in Italy. Great Britain won gold medals in the women's synchronised 10m diving and artistic swimming mixed duet at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris. Great Britain's men's four development team also achieved victory at the European Rowing Championships, alongside wins in the women's four and PR3 mixed coxed four races. Ireland's Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly clinched Commonwealth Games gold in the men's pairs after a thrilling extra-end victory over England's Nick Brett and Jamie Walker. Jazmin Sawyers of England overcame past major championship disappointments to win Commonwealth gold in the long jump. Neil Fachie secured his second gold medal of the Commonwealth Games amidst a dramatic afternoon of high-stakes competition and painful scrapes. England's netball team was outclassed by Australia with a score of 68-50 in their bid to win bronze at the Commonwealth Games, leading their coach to "reassess" the team's future. Jon McConnell of Team Northern Ireland won a Commonwealth Games debut gold medal in boxing, defeating Orlando Holley-Sotomi of Wales via a split decision. Ethan Nairne defeated his compatriot Benjamin Levy in an all-English men's -73kg final to win gold at the Commonwealth Games in judo. Jon McConnell of Team Northern Ireland has spoken about his decision to forgo "Love Island" to pursue his childhood dream of winning Commonwealth gold, which he achieved with a split decision win. Josh Kerr a gold medallist, has expressed his enjoyment of competing for Scotland in Glasgow at the Commonwealth Games. Josh Kerr secured victory in a Glasgow-ruled Saturday night fight, refusing to let any competitor beat him. Georgia Hunter Bell of England is aiming for an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow. Uros Medic made a strong statement at UFC's debut event in Belgrade, Serbia, by defeating Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds. PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov is expected to announce his future plans "very soon" as he becomes a free agent, according to his coach and cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov. The PFL and MVP merger is creating a new MMA challenger with plans for a 2027 launch. Dakota Ditcheva marked her return from injury with a dominant performance, defeating Denise Kielholtz by unanimous decision at PFL New York. World number one Judd Trump secured his second Shanghai Masters title by defeating Kyren Wilson 11-6. Ultra-runner Sophie Woods has set a new record by completing the Via Alpina, one of the world's most challenging endurance routes, in 29 days, covering 2,000km across eight countries.

Wrestling and Summer Slam

Summer Slam Night 1 featured a significant moment where Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar, and CM Punk retained his title. Night two of Summer Slam saw Chad Gable win a title and Roman Reigns successfully defend the World Heavyweight Championship, concluding his rivalry with Seth Rollins.