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Last updated: June 22, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Golf

Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open title in a dramatic finish at Shinnecock Hills, navigating a challenging course and a vociferous crowd. The victory, described as a "roller coaster," saw Clark contend with both the external pressure and internal fluctuations in his game, ultimately making crucial putts down the stretch to fend off challengers. Fellow competitor Rory McIlroy conceded that the Shinnecock Hills course itself "won the battle over me" after finishing six over par in the demanding tournament. In the women's game, Miyu Yamashita denied Lottie Woad a third LPGA title at the Meijer LPGA Classic, winning with a final-round 64 and clinching the victory on the first playoff hole. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Miles Russell offered a touching moment during the U.S. Open, surprising his father by caddying for him on the 18th hole.

Tennis

Jannik Sinner has solidified his status as the world's top player, with his journey to the pinnacle of the sport detailed in an examination of "the journey that forged a champion" in the Dolomites BBC Sport. On the professional tour, Francisco Cerundolo captured the biggest title of his career at Queen's, staging a comeback against Tommy Paul in the longest men's singles final at the event BBC Sport. In an all-American final at Halle, Frances Tiafoe defeated Taylor Fritz with a decisive 6-4, 6-4 scoreline. Marie Bouzkova overcame an ankle injury to claim the Nottingham Open title, her first on grass, by beating Emma Navarro BBC Sport. Jack Draper is making his return to the court at Eastbourne and Wimbledon qualifying, aiming to overcome recent injury struggles that he described as feeling "like watching your decline" BBC Sport. Andy Murray also discussed his return to coaching and the potential for a player like Serena Williams to make a comeback BBC Sport.

Basketball

The WNBA saw an emotional contest as Nneka Ogwumike's last-second 3-pointer lifted the Los Angeles Sparks to a victory over the New York Liberty. The game was a rematch of the inaugural WNBA game in 1997, adding historical significance to the buzzer-beater.

Soccer

The FIFA World Cup continued with Japan delivering one of its most dominant performances in a dominant World Cup display, suggesting they are on the right path despite not yet claiming championship status ESPN General. Cape Verde's impressive run in the tournament also continues with a draw against Uruguay, and they are now looking to advance to the last 32 BBC Sport.

Cricket

England's cricket team is facing significant questions after an "awful fortnight" that concluded with a massive 253-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval BBC Sport. This result sets up a high-stakes decider in the third Test, with captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson withdrawn from county fixtures to be available for England, following an investigation that found them blameless for "violent conduct" in a London nightclub but in breach of "contractual obligations" BBC Sport. Meanwhile, in the Women's T20 World Cup, Marizanne Kapp's powerful 81 guided South Africa to a six-wicket win over India, keeping their World Cup hopes alive BBC Sport. Stafanie Taylor also led the West Indies to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, a result that eliminated Ireland from the tournament BBC Sport. Kieron Pollard has broken Chris Gayle's 12-year record to become the all-time leading run-scorer in T20 cricket BBC Sport. In a remarkable individual batting feat, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi recorded the fastest List A half-century in history, hitting a fifty off just 11 balls, though he was not included in India's ODI squad BBC Sport. Surrey captain Rory Burns led a fightback with 115 runs, helping his team reach 398-9 against Glamorgan, establishing a 145-run lead BBC Sport.

Rugby Union

Northampton clinched their third English title, defeating Exeter in a compelling final that showcased the team's grit and unity. For Wales, despite the domestic season concluding, there is minimal rest for the national men's side as they prepare for a challenging summer of travel BBC Sport.

Athletics

At the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham, Charlotte Henrich was among the Welsh medallists on day two BBC Sport. Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the UK 400m final moments before the race, citing the emotional toll BBC Sport. Neil Gourley expressed his strong desire to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, joking he would "crawl" the track if necessary BBC Sport.

Boxing & Combat Sports

Former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby has explained his decision to transition to bareknuckle boxing in a BBC Sport feature BBC Sport. In the UFC, British fighter Melissa Mullins suffered a loss on her return to the octagon in Las Vegas, defeated by Brazil's Bia Mesquita BBC Sport.

Other Sports

Tadej Pogacar and Marlen Reusser won the Tour de Suisse titles for their respective races, with both also winning the final stage. In Moto GP, Marc Marquez secured victory at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno, while championship leader Marco Bezzecchi served a one-race suspension BBC Sport. St Helens ended a losing streak in Super League with a win over Huddersfield Giants BBC Sport, while Leeds Rhinos climbed to second in the Women's Super League standings after beating St Helens 28-12 BBC Sport. Donegal manager Jim McGuinness lamented his team's lack of consistency following their extra-time defeat to Dublin in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship BBC Sport. Monaghan secured a place in the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals with a commanding second-half performance against Westmeath, winning 1-28 to 2-19 BBC Sport. Serena Williams is set to make a surprise return to singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wildcard invitation ESPN General. Meanwhile, North Carolina forced a winner-take-all Game 3 in the Men's College World Series finals after their 6-2 victory over Oklahoma, where players Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber effectively cooled off Oklahoma's bats ESPN General.