General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: August 4, 2026, 2:31 AM 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. The Notre Dame home-and-home series against Indiana, also set to begin in 2030, has been canceled. Texas moves the top five of the Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings, while North Carolina falls out. UCLA also a change in the rankings, with North Carolina falling out of the top. Landen Williams-Callis third-ranked running back in the class of 2027, has committed to Texas. He chose over offers from Missouri and Texas A&M. Big Ten and SEC conferences have announced their support for a Senate bill aimed at regulating college sports.

NFL and Pro Football

Bears new safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss eight to ten weeks due to a leg injury. Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field during training camp with a lower-body injury. Organizations are calling for new heat rules to protect football linemen, who account for 90% of heatstroke deaths in the sport.

MLB and Baseball

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays. In exchange for Gausman, the Cubs sent minor league outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene to Toronto. Yankees General Brian Cashman stated that Aaron Judge's return to play depends on the results of his upcoming rib imaging. Big East Conference is reportedly set to hire former MLB executive Tim Brosnan as its new commissioner.

WNBA and Women's Basketball

The trade of Kelsey Plum has significant implications for the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury. The ultimate grade for the Mercury's acquisition of Plum will depend on their ability to retain her beyond the 2026 season. Lynx coach Reeve 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. Fever star Clark's pre-game routine is being highlighted as one of the most exciting in sports. Forward Jessica is experiencing a breakout season in Dallas, finding a larger role after seeking more playing time.

Soccer

Cardiff City their pre-season campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Italian club AS Roma. Wales international Cameron Congreve is expected to transfer from Swansea City to Belgian club Westerlo for a seven-figure fee. Larne's Europa qualifier first leg against FC Iberia 1999 at Inver Park on Tuesday may be delayed by 24 hours.

Golf

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

Tennis

Alexandra Eala advanced to the Washington Open final after defeating Naomi Osaka.

Combat Sports

UFC flyweight Nascimento has passed away at the age of 34 due to an apparent heart attack. PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov is expected to make a decision about his future very soon, as he has become a free agent. The proposed merger between PFL and MVP is aiming to create a new major MMA challenger, with a launch targeted for 2027. Uros Medic a dominant performance at the UFC's debut event in Belgrade, Serbia, defeating Daniel Rodriguez by knockout in just 30 seconds.

Cycling

Norway's Sigrid achieved a surprising stage victory in the Tour de France Femmes after a 68km solo breakaway. Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes won the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes and claimed the first yellow jersey. Five-time Tour France champion Tadej Pogacar is slated to compete in the upcoming Vuelta a Espana, aiming to win all three Grand Tours in a single year. Emma Finucane has been recognized as a "generational talent" in cycling, already holding Olympic, world, and Commonwealth championship titles at the age of. Finucane made by winning her fourth track cycling Commonwealth Games gold medal and led the Welsh team into the closing ceremony.

Commonwealth Games

Wales concluded the Commonwealth Games with a total of 31 medals, including nine gold, ten silver, and twelve bronze. Northern Ireland's Commonwealth Games campaign resulted in 158 medals. Adam McKeown Gary Kelly of Northern Ireland won Commonwealth Games gold in the men's pairs after a dramatic tiebreak win against England. Neil Fachie his second gold medal of the Commonwealth Games amidst a dramatic and physically taxing afternoon. Sawyers overcame past major championship disappointments to win Commonwealth gold in the long jump. Jon McConnell of Team Northern Ireland won a Commonwealth Games debut gold medal in boxing, defeating Orlando Holley-Sotomi of Wales by split decision. Jon McConnell shared his decision to reject an offer from "Love Island" to pursue his childhood dream of winning Commonwealth gold. Ethan Nairne gold in the men's -73kg judo final, defeating fellow Englishman Benjamin Levy. Anna Morris and Jess Roberts secured a one-two finish for Wales in the women's 25km points race, earning gold and silver medals respectively. Despite the joy of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, questions and doubts persist regarding the future of the event. Josh Kerr embraced the Commonwealth Games experience, particularly competing for Scotland on home soil. Kerr delivered a performance that the Glasgow 2026 Games had been anticipating, winning a Saturday night 'scrap' under Glasgow rules. England's netball team was defeated 68-50 by Australia in their pursuit of a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games. There is a debate about whether artificial intelligence could improve boxing judging, following claims that Dimeji Shittu was "robbed" in the Commonwealth Games final.

Other Sports

UEFA has indicated the possibility of legal action against Gianni Infantino concerning his World Cup sell-off plan. Ireland's five-game Day International series against Afghanistan marks the beginning of their preparations for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament. Scotland's one-day match against the United Arab Emirates was canceled without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain. Emilio Gay scored 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. Great Britain gold medals at the European Rowing Championships, with Lauren Henry winning the women's single sculls and Benjamin Pritchard winning the PR1 men's single sculls. Great Britain also 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 further success at the European Aquatics Championships, winning golds in the women's synchronised 10m diving and the artistic swimming mixed duet. World number Judd Trump defeated Kyren Wilson 11-6 to win his second Shanghai Masters title. Ultra-runner Sophie Woods has set a new record for completing the Via Alpina, a challenging endurance route, by running 2,000km across eight countries in 29 days. Elfyn Evans extended his lead in the World Rally Championship standings to 30 points following his teammate Sami Pajari's victory in Finland. WWE SummerSlam 1 saw Oba Femi defeat Brock Lesnar, while CM Punk retained his title. Roman Reigns retained the World Heavyweight Championship and ended his rivalry with Seth Rollins on Summer Slam Night. Top moments from Summer Slam Night 1 included a passing of the torch from Brock Lesnar to Oba Femi and an unexpected babyface turn. In boxing, Mark Chamberlain secured a knockout win in the 10th round against Pierce O'Leary to claim the IBO light-welterweight belt. Irish boxer Reeves is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital after being carried out of the ring on a stretcher in Dublin.