sportsSunday, July 26, 2026
The biggest story today isn't a player move or a game result, it's the end of a 135-year institution. Hawthorne Race Course, Chicago's last commercial horse track, closed after a bankruptcy sale. Meanwhile, the WNBA All-Star weekend wrapped up with a high-scoring game and league introspection, and a minor AAU theft arrest in Florida became a multi-source story.
The most consequential sports story today is a closure, not a victory.
Hawthorne's closure after 135 years marks the end of commercial horse racing in the Chicago area. The track went from drawing 30,000 fans to bankruptcy, sold to a mystery bidder with no plans to keep racing.
The WNBA's 30th season celebration mixed on-court fun with off-court tension.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's contract is expiring amid league growth and player tension. The All-Star weekend celebrated the 30th season but also highlighted unresolved collective bargaining issues.
Jonquel Jones led Team Spoon to a 129-122 win in a WNBA All-Star Game that featured 127 three-point attempts and minimal defense. Caitlin Clark's team prevailed in a showcase of the league's depth.
Two stories from outside the lines drew attention for different reasons.
Five teenage AAU players and their coach were arrested in Florida for allegedly stealing $37 in snacks from a 7-Eleven at 4 a.m. The team was in town for a tournament, and the story is getting picked up by multiple outlets.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was in a car crash on July 14, sustaining a concussion, broken nose, and broken ribs. He'll have limited participation as training camp opens.
Former Loveland High standout Ayden Eberhardt thriving in Canadian Football Leaguewww.denverpost.com
Deion Sanders, CU Buffs’ top questions entering preseason campwww.denverpost.com
Australian 100m sprinters clear air over ‘awkward’ selection drama that left one feeling ‘robbed’www.theguardian.com
Minnesota United keeper Drake Callender duels Vancouver’s Yohei Takaoka to 0-0 drawkstp.com
LeBron moves 76ers up, but Thunder and Spurs still NBA favoritessports.inquirer.netBetting Ban Takes Effect: No More Gambling Sponsors in the Premier Leaguewww.footyheadlines.com
The long-anticipated front-of-shirt gambling sponsorship ban has officially taken effect for the 2026-27 season.
TST Images: San Diego FC defeat FC Dallas, 1-0, at Snapdragon Stadiumsports.yahoo.com
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego FC defeated the FC Dallas, 1-0, at Snapdragon Stadium on July 25, 2026.
PM Modi wishes Indian athletes success at Commonwealth Games 2026thenewsmill.com
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Barcelona offered the chance to sign Spain World Cup winner but club not interested – here’s whysports.yahoo.com
A key reason for Spain’s success in the 2026 FIFA World Cup was their defensive solidity, with the team conceding just one goal in the entire tournament.Most of the credit should go to the central d...
Jablonec 26-27 Home Kit Releasedwww.footyheadlines.com
Czech First League club FK Jablonec and new technical partner Macron have officially launched the team's new home kit for the 26-27 season.
Fabrizio Romano says £70m star ‘super keen on joining Man Utd’ and provides update on TWO other midfielderswww.teamtalk.com
The transfer guru clarifies the situation of three midfielders who have been linked with the Premier League giants
Olivia Miles Blown Away As A’ja Wilson Labels Lynx Rookie ‘A Star’collegefootballnetwork.com
A'ja Wilson heaps praise on Lynx rookie Olivia Miles ahead of the WNBA All-Star game
Listenupshance Loud and Clear in Bing Crosby Thrillerwww.bloodhorse.com
Listenupshance tosses his name into the conversation for the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) with his narrow victory over Maximum Bourbon in the win-and-you're-in Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) July 25 at Del Mar.
Highlights! Errol Spence Jr. retires following unanimous decision loss to Tim Tszyu in Australiawww.mmamania.com
Errol Spence Jr. made his return to the boxing ring last night (Sat., July 25, 2026) after a three-year absence to square off against Tim Tszyu in a 12-round fight in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The last time we saw Spence Jr., he was suffering his first and only defeat u
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