Global sports are transitioning from championship season into preseason and late-summer competition. NFL and college football teams are opening training camps ahead of the 2026 season, while MLB and WNBA are in the heart of their regular seasons with playoff races intensifying. Internationally, tennis shifts to the North American hard-court swing following Wimbledon, cycling concludes the Tour de France, motorsports continue with Formula 1’s summer schedule, and numerous world championships in swimming and other Olympic sports are underway. Soccer enters preseason for European clubs while MLS continues regular-season play, and combat sports are announcing major upcoming events.
North American Sports
- NFL: Training camps are underway across the league as teams evaluate rookies, install new systems, and prepare for preseason games.
- NCAAF / NCAA Football: Fall camps are beginning nationwide as programs prepare for the opening weeks of the 2026 college football season.
- MLB: The regular season resumes following the All-Star break with division races tightening. Key matchups today include Cubs–Cardinals, Yankees–White Sox, Mariners–Dodgers, Brewers–Giants, and Braves–Mets.
- NBA: Teams remain in the offseason, focusing on free agency, trades, Summer League evaluations, and roster construction.
- WNBA: Regular-season playoff positioning continues with the Indiana Fever visiting the Seattle Storm among today’s featured games.
- NCAAB / WNCAAB: Programs continue offseason recruiting, transfers, and summer workouts.
Soccer
- MLS: Regular-season competition continues, with clubs battling for playoff positioning.
- EPL: Premier League clubs are in preseason tours and preparing for the 2026–27 campaign.
- Women’s Soccer: Club competitions continue globally, with several high-profile league fixtures this week.
- World Cup: The 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded earlier this month; national teams are transitioning back to club football.
Tennis
- ATP: The North American hard-court season begins with tournaments including the Mifel Tennis Open in Los Cabos and the Mubadala Citi DC Open.
- WTA: Players begin their buildup toward the US Open through Washington and other summer events.
- Grand Slams: Wimbledon has concluded; attention now turns toward the US Open.
Golf
- Global Tours & Majors: Players prepare for upcoming late-season PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LPGA events.
- Women’s Golf: The AIG Women’s Open is set to begin this week in England.
Motorsports
- Formula 1: Teams continue the European portion of the championship before the summer break.
- NASCAR Cup Series: Playoff positioning remains a major focus as the regular season progresses.
- NASCAR Xfinity: Championship contenders continue accumulating playoff points.
- IndyCar: The championship battle remains active through the summer schedule.
- MotoGP: Riders continue the midseason championship fight.
Hockey
- NHL: Teams remain in the offseason with free agency, development camps, and preparation for training camps.
Cricket
- ICC: International bilateral series continue as teams prepare for future ICC competitions.
- Global Leagues: Domestic T20 leagues continue in various countries.
Rugby
- Rugby Union: International test matches and domestic competitions continue across major rugby nations.
- Rugby League: Club competitions remain in full swing in Australia and Europe.
Boxing & MMA
- Professional Boxing: Promoters continue announcing major championship bouts for late summer and fall.
- MMA: UFC, Bellator, and ONE Championship continue building upcoming fight cards with title bouts and contender matchups.
Olympic & International Sports
- Track & Field: Athletes continue preparing for upcoming World Athletics competitions.
- Swimming: National and international championship meets continue, including the U.S. National Championships.
- Cycling: The 2026 Tour de France has concluded, with the final stage shortened due to wildfire-related security demands.
- Volleyball: International indoor and beach volleyball tournaments continue during the summer season.
- Gymnastics: National teams continue preparations for upcoming international championships.
- Combat Sports: Judo, taekwondo, and karate athletes compete in international ranking events.
Esports
- Major global leagues in titles such as League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, and Dota 2 continue regional league play and qualification tournaments leading toward world championship events.
