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Last updated: June 22, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Rugby Union & League

Ardie Savea has been named the new captain of the All Blacks in coach Dave Rennie's inaugural squad announcement, which also includes a first call-up for Newcastle-bound winger Fehi Fineanganofo named new captain. In a significant shift for English club rugby, the Prem Rugby play-offs are slated to move to neutral venues from the 2029-2030 season, ending the long-standing home advantage system set to move. Meanwhile, firefighter Jenni Scoble will don the Welsh jersey for the final time against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday playing final game, and the Welsh national men's side faces a demanding summer of travel and competition challenging summer. In women's rugby league, Leeds Rhinos climbed to second in the Women's Super League standings after defeating St Helens 28-12 climb to second. St Helens themselves managed to end a losing streak in Super League with a victory over bottom-placed Huddersfield Giants end losing run.

Tennis & Golf

Tennis icon Serena Williams is set to make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month, having accepted a wildcard entry returning to singles. She will compete as a wildcard in the ladies' singles at the Grand Slam tournament competing as wildcard. Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open crown at Shinnecock Hills, navigating a challenging course and a vociferous crowd winning U.S. Open. Clark's victory came despite a sometimes shaky game, but he consistently made crucial shots down the stretch battled the crowd. World number two Rory McIlroy admitted the Shinnecock Hills course "won the battle over me" after finishing the U.S. Open six over par course won battle. In other golf news, Lottie Woad narrowly missed out on her third LPGA title as Miyu Yamashita fired a final-round 64 at the Meijer LPGA Classic before winning on the first play-off hole denied third title. 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 secures biggest title.

GAA & International Football

The All-Ireland Football quarter-finals are set, with Tyrone facing defending champions Kerry and Monaghan taking on Louth set for quarter-finals. Monaghan secured their spot by overwhelming Westmeath in the second half, winning 1-28 to 2-19 beat Westmeath. Donegal manager Jim McGuinness acknowledged his team "didn't do enough" following their dramatic extra-time exit from the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign against Dublin rues lack of consistency. Mick McDermott expressed his pride in being involved with Ghana at the World Cup, discussing his relationship with Carlos Quieroz and their aspirations to challenge England on Tuesday proud of World Cup involvement. Cape Verde's remarkable World Cup journey continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay, and they are now aiming to reach the last 32 extend dream run.

WNBA & Boxing

Nneka Ogwumike's dramatic three-pointer at the buzzer propelled the Sparks to a victory over the Liberty on Sunday night, in a rematch of the inaugural WNBA game from 1997 buzzer-beater lifts Sparks. In a surprising career move, former IBF featherweight boxing champion Lee Selby has explained his decision to transition to bareknuckle boxing explains bareknuckle move.

Cricket

Questions are mounting over the England setup following an extraordinary two weeks, with cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt exploring the issues facing the national team questions facing England. A report found that Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached "contractual obligations" but were not at fault for "violent conduct" during an incident at a London nightclub blameless for conduct. England suffered a significant 253-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, prompting a review of player performances second test ratings. Meanwhile, Brendon McCullum, the England head coach, stated his readiness to collaborate with the returning captain Ben Stokes for the decisive Test against New Zealand welcomes Stokes' return. In women's cricket, Marizanne Kapp's strong 81 runs guided South Africa to a six-wicket victory over India, keeping their World Cup aspirations alive brilliant Kapp leads. Stafanie Taylor also captained the West Indies to a five-wicket win against Sri Lanka, a result that saw Ireland eliminated from the tournament West Indies edge past.

Athletics & Cycling

Charlotte Henrich was among the Welsh medallists on the second day of the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham, setting a new Welsh record breaks Welsh record. Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the 400m final at the UK Athletics Championships moments before the race, citing emotional reasons emotional withdrawal. Jack Draper has spoken about feeling like he was witnessing his own decline during recent injury setbacks, though he does not anticipate his career being solely defined by injuries injury struggles detailed. Draper is scheduled to make his return at Eastbourne, with Wimbledon qualifying also commencing returns at Eastbourne. Tadej Pogacar and Marlen Reusser claimed the Tour de Suisse titles, with both riders winning the final stage of their respective races clinch Tour de Suisse.

College Sports

North Carolina forced a winner-take-all Game 3 in the Men's College World Series finals against Oklahoma, with players experiencing emotional moments during their comeback rallies past Oklahoma. In Game 2 of the finals, North Carolina defeated Oklahoma 6-2, with strong pitching from Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber, and home runs from Owen Hull and Cooper Nicholson cools off Arkansas.

Motorsport

Marc Marquez secured victory at the Czech GP in Brno, while Moto GP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi served a one-race suspension wins Czech GP.