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Last updated: July 18, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Cycling & Athletics

Tadej Pogacar on the Tour de France, securing another dominant win on the challenging Stage 14 to extend his overall lead. In athletics, Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson at the London Diamond League, overcoming a recent difficult period.

Rugby Union

South Africa cruised to a comfortable victory over Wales in the Nations Championship, scoring seven tries for a bonus-point win. Scotland also, though they had to work hard to overcome a spirited Fiji side at Murrayfield. Meanwhile, Ireland against the All Blacks, losing their sixth consecutive match against New Zealand, France, and South Africa.

Golf

Ryan Fox at The Open Championship, carding a 62 – the third player to achieve this score this week. He is now in the clubhouse, awaiting the responses of contenders like Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Tommy Fleetwood.

European Rugby League

Warrington Wolves bounced back with a strong performance against Hull KR, with Matty Ashton scoring a brace to surpass 100 tries for the club.

Cricket

Northamptonshire Steelbacks clinched a spot in the T20 Blast final, defeating defending champions Somerset by 17 runs in a thrilling encounter.

College Football & Sports Memorabilia

ESPN's college football coverage facing top teams, including the impact of new coaches and unproven players, while also in the nation, highlighting underclassmen alongside rising seniors. In a separate story, a rookie trading card of Flagg is anticipated to fetch as much as $5 million from collectors.

Softball & Hockey

Oklahoma City Spark star Maya Brady is recognized for her leadership, showcasing a winning mentality within her family. In a more unusual story, an ESPN commentator criticized the decision to include an owner's family on the Stanley Cup.

Lacrosse & Combat Sports

A preview of Week 9 in the PLL/WLL offers insights into schedules, key statistics, and injury updates for games from July 17-19. In combat sports, former UFC fighter Ben Askren is set to compete in a wrestling match, marking a remarkable return a year after a near-death experience.