General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 3, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

College Football and Basketball

Miami coach Cristobal has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the school. USC Notre Dame will renew their football rivalry starting in 2030, though Notre Dame's home-and-home series with Indiana, also scheduled to begin that year, has been canceled. Landen Williams-Callis No. 3 running back prospect in the class of 2027 and reigning Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year, has committed to play for Texas. 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 athletes from the class of 2022 who completed their fourth college eligibility season this spring are exempt.

MLB and Baseball Transactions

The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene. Yankees GM Cashman stated that Aaron Judge's availability depends on the results of his next rib scan, declining to specify when that scan will occur. Big East conference is reportedly preparing to hire former MLB executive Tim Brosnan as its next commissioner.

NBA and WNBA News

The Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve reiterated her support for transgender athletes before her team's game against the Indiana Fever, emphasizing that "every kid has a right to sports". Fever star Clark's pre-game warm-up routine is highlighted as potentially the busiest and most engaging in sports. Jessica Shepard is experiencing a breakout season with the Dallas Wings, finding a larger role than she had with a contender last season. WNBA trade that sent Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury raises questions about whether she can help the team make a playoff push and if they can retain her beyond 2026. Discussions surrounding women in sports have intensified following comments made by Sophie Cunningham, with other players now seeking to voice their opinions.

Soccer and International Football

UEFA has indicated the possibility of legal action against Gianni Infantino concerning his World Cup sell-off plan. Cardiff City their preseason with a decisive 4-1 victory over Italian club AS Roma. Wales international Cameron Congreve is reportedly set to join Belgian top-flight club Westerlo for a seven-figure transfer fee. Larne's Europa qualifier against Georgian side FC Iberia 1999, scheduled for Tuesday at Inver Park, may be postponed by 24 hours.

Combat Sports

UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento has passed away from an apparent heart attack at the age of. PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov is expected to announce his future fighting affiliation "very soon" after becoming a free agent, according to his cousin and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov. Uros Medic made a significant impact in his UFC debut in Belgrade, Serbia, by defeating Daniel Rodriguez in just 30 seconds. Briton Mark Chamberlain secured the IBO light-welterweight title by knocking out Republic of Ireland's Pierce O'Leary in the 10th round, having knocked him down twice. Dakota Ditcheva marked her return from injury with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Denise Kielholtz at PFL New York.

Cycling

Dutch sprinter Wiebes claimed victory in the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes and secured the first yellow jersey. Norway's Sigrid Haugset achieved a surprise victory in the third stage of the Tour de France Femmes following a solo breakaway of 68km. crowned five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is set to compete in this month's Vuelta a Espana, aiming to win all three Grand Tours in a single year. Emma Finucane has been identified as a "generational talent" in cycling, already holding Olympic, world, and Commonwealth championship titles at 23 years old. Finucane also made history by winning her fourth track cycling Commonwealth Games gold medal and led Wales in the closing ceremony. Fin Graham expressed disappointment after winning silver in the men's C1-C3 3km individual pursuit final, feeling the race conditions were unexpectedly changed.

Other Sports and Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have concluded, with Northern Ireland earning a total of 158 medals. Wales concluded their participation with 31 medals, including nine gold, 10 silver, and 12 bronze. Questions remain about the future of the Commonwealth Games despite the joyful success of the Glasgow 2026 event. Gold medallist Josh Kerr embraced the experience of competing for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Ireland's Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly won Commonwealth Games gold in the men's pairs after a tense tiebreak victory over England's Nick Brett and Jamie Walker. Sawyers overcame past major championship disappointments to secure Commonwealth gold in the long jump. England's netball team was eliminated from medal contention after a 68-50 loss to Australia in the Commonwealth Games bronze medal match. Neil Fachie won his second Commonwealth Games gold medal amidst a dramatic afternoon of racing, following a high-speed incident. Ethan Nairne won gold in the men's -73kg judo final at the Commonwealth Games, defeating his compatriot Benjamin Levy in an all-English contest. Team Northern Ireland boxer Jon McConnell claimed a Commonwealth Games debut gold medal by defeating Wales' Orlando Holley-Sotomi via split decision. McConnell had previously rejected an offer to appear on "Love Island" to pursue his dream of winning Commonwealth gold. Great Britain won gold medals at the European Rowing Championships, with Lauren Henry winning the women's single sculls and Benjamin Pritchard taking the PR1 men's single sculls title. Great Britain won gold medals in the women's four and PR3 mixed coxed four races at the European Rowing Championships, with a men's four development team also achieving victory. Great Britain achieved further success at the European Aquatics Championships, winning gold medals in the women's synchronised 10m diving and the artistic swimming mixed duet. World number one Judd Trump defeated Kyren Wilson 11-6 to win his second Shanghai Masters title. Michael Thorbjornsen won his first PGA Tour title at the final Rocket Classic, making a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to finish at 18 under par. Zach Johnson defeated Padraig Harrington at The Els Club to win the first officially sanctioned Champions Tour event in Portugal. Ireland's ODI series against Afghanistan this week marks 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. Emilio Gay hit an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup, while Leicestershire and Middlesex climbed to the top of their respective groups with victories. Ireland boxer Lee Reeves is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital after being stretchered out of the ring in Dublin. Experts are advocating