General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: July 19, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Combat Sports Wrap

Dricus Du Plessis delivered a masterful performance, securing a decisive unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman in a highly anticipated UFC Fight Night main event put on a clinic. Meanwhile, in a different combat sport, Ben Askren made an emotional return to the wrestling mat following double lung transplant surgery, ultimately falling 6-3 to Belal Muhammad in the co-main event of RAF 11 returned to the wrestling mat.

Golf's Final Push

Sam Burns seized a commanding two-shot lead heading into the final round of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, carding a stellar 65 on Saturday. Burns, who welcomed the birth of his daughter just two weeks prior, will look to close out the major on Sunday. American golfers Justin Fox and Michael Kim are positioned two shots back, ready to challenge for the title.

International Rugby and Basketball Notes

England's rugby team overcame Argentina 31-24, but their discipline was heavily criticized by Matt Dawson, who labeled it "comical" due to four yellow cards issued during the match. In other international news, neither England nor France envisioned competing for bronze at the World Cup, but their eventual clash produced one of the most bizarre matches in the tournament's history.

WNBA and Collectibles

The WNBA handed Tempo coach Sandy Brondello a one-game suspension after she referred to Angel Reese as a "protected species". In the collectibles market, basketball phenom Cooper Flagg has signed a unique 1-of-1 rookie card, with at least one collector anticipating it could fetch up to $5 million.