General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: July 29, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

WNBA AND BASKETBALL

The Indiana Fever on Tuesday night, defeating the Seattle Storm 105-95. Caitlin Clark fueled the attack with 32 points, and she and Kelsey Mitchell scoring over 100 points, a new WNBA record. The Fever organization declined to address a pre-game rally held in support of Sophie Cunningham following the win. In other WNBA news, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to join the Philadelphia 76ers after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and clearing waivers.

GLOBAL SOCCER AND RUGBY

Reporters have already begun assessing the contenders for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, to which nations might contend for the prestigious tournament. Colleges embraced global during the 2026 World Cup, with many institutions like Auburn, Wake Forest, and Kansas seeing benefits from the tournament's presence. Former Ireland and Australia head coach Joe Schmidt will consult with Ulster Rugby, focusing on the province's coaching development pipeline.

TENNIS AND GOLF

In a notable debut, 17-year-old Cruz Hewitt, son of former world number one Lleyton Hewitt in his senior singles draw debut. Meanwhile, in the Memphis Classic, world number 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova was forced to retire from her first-round match due to the extreme heat, collapsing on court amidst temperatures reaching 34C. On the golf course, the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club is expected to favor golfers with specific attributes, with analysis suggesting new course features should benefit players like Gotterup.

OTHER SPORTS NEWS

The Premier Lacrosse League sees the Archers ascend to the No. 1 ranking ahead of Week 11 as the playoff picture begins to sharpen. Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali indicated that the 2026 championship season might conclude in Europe if ongoing conflicts in the Middle East render the planned season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi unfeasible. Padraig Harrington has been appointed as one of Luke Donald's vice-captains for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor. In cricket, Greece has called up Konstas to bolster their squad as they pursue qualification for the 2028 T20 World Cup. Eilish McColgan has suggested she may have at least one more Commonwealth Games appearance in her future. Scotland's Sophie McGrouther is aiming for a Commonwealth Games medal in bowls while also working to destigmatize the sport. The story of Cameroonian Olympic medallist Madias Ngake from homelessness to competing for England.

COLLEGE SPORTS AND PLAYER TRANSACTIONS

Ole Miss against former players Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, now at LSU, seeking nearly $1 million in penalties related to buyout clauses in their revenue sharing contracts.