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Last updated: July 24, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

Cycling's Grand Tours and Classics

Tadej Pogacar is on the verge of a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title following his dominant victory on stage 19 to Alpe d'Huez. Meanwhile, Zoe Backstedt will make her debut in the Tour de France Femmes after her recent success at the British National Road Championships.

Commonwealth Games Buzz

Scotland kicked off their Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow with an impressive haul of three medals in the pool within 45 minutes. Teenage para-swimmer Ela Letton-Jones secured the first medal for Team Wales, earning a silver in the swimming events. In gymnastics, Rhys McClenaghan stated there is "room for improvement" but that he is on track for the pommel horse final after his qualifying performance.

Cricket's Hundred and Beyond

Birmingham Phoenix emerged victorious in a high-scoring thriller against Trent Rockets in The Hundred, with Joe Clarke and Will Smeed both scoring fifties. Katherine Sciver-Brunt, the former England fast bowler, is balancing her nascent coaching career with motherhood, citing "mum guilt" as a challenge.

College Football Landscape

The 2026 college football season is already being simulated, with USC appearing in the rankings while Georgia has fallen out according to 26 projections. Arch Manning, the Texas quarterback, is showing a new level of leadership and ownership during the offseason as he focuses on health. Key developments from the summer recruiting calendar are being analyzed to understand what comes next for college football programs.

WNBA and Basketball News

Stakeholders within the WNBA are questioning whether Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is the right leader for the league's future, citing concerns of being "defensive," "dismissive," and "condescending." A nonconference men's basketball game between Duke and Michigan has been canceled due to unresolved broadcast rights issues, sources reported. Brianna Turner revealed that her former team, the Indiana Fever, fired a male employee last season for sexual harassment.

Fantasy Football Advice

Fantasy football managers are being warned about nine common mistakes that could derail their season and prevent them from achieving a championship.