General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: July 19, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

WNBA Action & Player News

The Dallas Wings secured a 90-82 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, with Paige Bueckers leading the charge with 25 points before exiting the game due to a collision. Arike Ogunbowale contributed significantly down the stretch, scoring six of her 20 points in the closing moments. In related news, Angel Reese expressed her gratitude towards the WNBA for suspending coach Sandy Brondello for one game, following Brondello's controversial "protected species" comment about Reese appreciated the apology. ESPN and Make-A-Wish are also celebrating 20 years of realizing sports dreams for critically ill children, with WNBA star A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces among those involved.

Cycling & Motorsport Incidents

The Tour de France saw Remco Evenepoel claim stage, but he criticized "inhuman" middle-of-the-night doping tests. The stage also marked the exit of two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard after a crash. In motorsport, George Russell's title hopes suffered a significant blow after crashing out at Spa, leaving him 50 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli. Meanwhile, Welsh rider Zoe Backstedt successfully retained her Baloise Ladies Tour title, having been the youngest winner a year prior. Beth Shriever made history by becoming the first BMX racer to win four elite world titles at the UCI BMX Racing World Championships, which were curtailed by extreme weather.

International Rugby & Boxing Tragedy

Wales' netball team heads to the Commonwealth Games with momentum after defeating Tonga 65-52 in their final warm-up match beating Tonga. In a tragic turn, boxer Hannah Rapp, died Saturday morning after being struck by a car while cycling in Texas.

Other Sports Highlights

Rory McIlroy admitted to feeling "stuck in neutral" during the Open Championship and plans to use a summer break to celebrate his Masters victory. He also suggested that Bryson DeChambeau playing in the Irish Open in September would be beneficial for the tournament. In a thrilling West Yorkshire derby, Castleford Tigers staged an extraordinary comeback to defeat league leaders Leeds Rhinos 36-34. Stefanos Tsitsipas captured his first ATP title in 16 months, defeating Raphael Collignon in the Swiss Open final. Two riders tragically died in separate incidents at British eventing competitions on Saturday die in incidents. Limerick manager John Kiely and wing-back Diarmaid Byrnes expressed their elation after winning their first All-Ireland title since 2023. UFC fighter Conor McGregor revealed he suffered ACL and meniscus damage to his right leg during his recent return fight, expressing confidence in his ability to compete again. Collector interest is high for Cooper Flagg's latest 1-of-1 numbered rookie card, with predictions of a potential $5 million sale. England and France played for bronze in a memorable, albeit unexpected, match at the World Cup.