The PGA Tour has approved a two-tier model starting in 2028, with an elite Championship Series and a Challenger Series below it. The plan introduces promotion and relegation into the tour’s competitive structure.
Chamari Athapaththu hit an unbeaten 106 as Sri Lanka beat Ireland by nine wickets. The result keeps Sri Lanka in the semi-final race at the T20 World Cup.
Yahoo Sports reports that Islam Makhachev is scheduled to make his first welterweight title defense against No. 1-ranked Ian Garry at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia. Garry is described as the betting underdog, but his recent takedown-defense numbers are driving fresh debate.
Yahoo Sports reports that Portland has hired Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as head coach. The move comes after the Trail Blazers reached the playoffs for the first time in five years under interim coach Tiago Splitter.
BBC Sport reports that eight teams already have nothing to play for before the final round of World Cup group games, raising questions about whether the expanded format has reduced jeopardy. The key issue is not proof of unfair play, but whether the structure creates weaker incentives at a decisive stage.
Yahoo Sports reports the Milwaukee Bucks are looking at six NBA Draft prospects with two first-round picks on Tuesday, including a possible trade-up target in Kingston Flemings. The same source frames the draft plan in the aftermath of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.
