General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Golf

Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills, battling a challenging course and a hostile crowd to finish ahead of the field. Clark's victory came despite moments of shaky play, but he made enough crucial putts on the back nine to hold on. Rory McIlroy, meanwhile, conceded that the Shinnecock Hills course had "won the battle over me", finishing six over par. In women's golf, Miyu Yamashita denied Lottie Woad her third LPGA title by winning the Meijer LPGA Classic in a playoff after firing a final-round. At the U.S. Open, 17-year-old Miles Russell surprised his father by having his caddie hand over the clubs on the 18th hole, allowing his father to carry his bag for the final stretch.

Tennis

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 tournament. In an all-American Halle final, Frances Tiafoe defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4. Marie Bouzkova won the Nottingham Open for her first grass-court singles title, overcoming an ankle injury to defeat Emma Navarro. On the men's side, Tadej Pogacar and Marlen Reusser clinched the Tour de Suisse titles, with both riders winning their respective final stages.

Gaelic Games

The All-Ireland Football quarter-final matchups are set, with Tyrone scheduled to face defending champions Kerry and Monaghan drawn against Louth. Monaghan secured their spot by overwhelming Westmeath in the second half, winning 1-28 to 2-19. Donegal manager Jim McGuinness lamented his team's lack of consistency following their extra-time defeat to Dublin, which ended their championship campaign.

Rugby Union

The Prem Rugby play-offs are slated to move to neutral venues starting from the 2029-2030 season, ending the traditional home advantage for semi-final matches. For the Welsh national men's side, there is little rest as they prepare for a demanding summer of travel.

Women's Basketball (WNBA)

Nneka Ogwumike hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Los Angeles Sparks over the New York Liberty in a rematch of the WNBA's inaugural game.

Boxing

Former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby explained his decision to transition to bareknuckle boxing, detailing the motivations behind his shift in discipline.

International Football (World Cup)

Mick McDermott expressed his pride in his involvement with Ghana at the World Cup, discussing his relationship with Carlos Quieroz and their aspirations to upset England. Cape Verde's surprising World Cup journey continues with a draw against Uruguay, as they aim to advance to the knockout stages. Japan delivered one of their most dominant World Cup performances, indicating they are on the right path despite not yet being champions.

Cricket

England's cricket team faces significant questions following a dismal two-week period, culminating in a crushing 253-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval. Despite Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being cleared of violent conduct, an investigation found they breached "contractual obligations" in a nightclub incident. Brendon McCullum, England's head coach, stated he is ready to work with a returning Ben Stokes for the decisive third Test against New Zealand. Surrey captain Rory Burns led a fightback with an unbeaten, helping his team establish a lead of 145 runs over Glamorgan.

Women's Cricket (T20 World Cup)

South Africa kept their World Cup hopes alive with a six-wicket victory over India, powered by Marizanne Kapp's 81. The West Indies, guided by Stafanie Taylor, secured a five-wicket win against Sri Lanka, a result that also eliminated Ireland from the tournament. BBC Sport is examining who needs what to reach the semi-finals as the group stages approach their conclusion.

Athletics

Charlotte Henrich was among the Welsh medalists at the British Athletics Championships, while Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the 400m final moments before the race due to an emotional response. Neil Gourley expressed his strong desire to compete at the Commonwealth Games, joking he "will crawl round the four laps of the track" if necessary to star in his home Games.

American Football

North Carolina forced a winner-take-all Game 3 in the Men's College World Series finals by defeating Oklahoma 6-2. Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber pitched effectively, while Owen Hull and Cooper Nicholson contributed home runs for the Tar Heels.

Cycling

Tadej Pogacar and Marlen Reusser secured their respective Tour de Suisse titles, with both riders winning the final stage of their races.

Motorcycling

Marc Marquez won the Czech Grand Prix in Brno, while championship leader Marco Bezzecchi served a one-race suspension.

Rugby League

St Helens ended their losing Super League run with a victory over bottom-placed Huddersfield Giants. Leeds Rhinos climbed to second in the Women's Super League standings after defeating St Helens 28-12.

Other Sports

Kieron Pollard broke Chris Gayle's record to become the all-time leading run-scorer in T20 cricket. In junior cricket, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a new record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century, scoring his fifty in just 11 balls on the same day he was not selected for India's ODI squad. Jack Draper made his return at Eastbourne as Wimbledon qualifying commenced. Serena Williams will make a surprise singles return at Wimbledon after accepting a wildcard invitation.