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Last updated: June 24, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

WNBA & International Basketball

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was forced to exit Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Mercury in the third quarter due to an apparent back issue, and she did not return to the court Clark exits with back issue. Adding to the Fever's concerns, an Indiana man has been charged with stalking and sending threatening and explicit messages to teammate Sophie Cunningham on social media Man charged for stalking Cunningham. Meanwhile, in WNBA All-Star voting, Fever teammates Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark lead the early returns for the 2026 season Boston and Clark top WNBA All-Star voting. In other basketball news, a lawsuit filed by 15 college players alleges that the NCAA's new age-based eligibility rules are unfair to the graduating class of 2022 Suit alleges NCAA rule unfair to HS Class of '22.

College Football & Recruiting

Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal secured commitments from two highly-touted recruits for the future, landing 2028 offensive tackle Kweli Fielder and 2029 quarterback CJ Cypher Miami lands coveted recruits. The Division I Football Oversight Committee is proposing significant changes to FBS practice schedules and transfer portal windows, with potential implementation for the 2027 season Changes to FBS practice, portal windows proposed. The SEC, which has not won a national championship in three seasons, remains a strong contender with several teams expected to contend for the title SEC contenders for national championship.

Combat Sports

Undisputed women's heavyweight champion Claressa Shields is set to move down three weight classes to challenge unified middleweight champion Kaye Scott for her WBA and WBC titles on August 15 Shields to face unified middleweight champ. This bout will precede a potential fight against Savannah Marshall, according to reports Shields to fight Scott before potential Price bout. In another development, UFC fighter Dustin Poirier has acknowledged he needs help following an arrest for alleged public drunkenness Poirier accepts he needs help after arrest. Liam Paro became the new IBF welterweight champion, defeating Lewis Crocker by decision in Brisbane Paro dethrones Crocker for welterweight title.

Tennis & Golf

Britain's Jack Draper continued his injury comeback by reaching the quarter-finals in Eastbourne, stating that recent injury problems had severely impacted his confidence Draper into Eastbourne last eight. Amanda Anisimova is also preparing for Wimbledon, aiming for a more successful outcome than last year after a quick recovery from a previous injury Anisimova plots Wimbledon sequel. Leading tennis players are planning to escalate their prize money protest at Wimbledon, even with a 20% increase in the tournament's prize fund this year Players to expand prize money protest at Wimbledon. On the golf circuit, insights into betting strategies for the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands are available, highlighting key player traits to consider How to bet the Travelers Championship.

Cricket

England has advanced to the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a commanding 38-run victory over the West Indies at Lord's England beat West Indies to secure semi-final place. Standout trends from the Women's T20 World Cup include record run-scoring and tactical curiosities Run records & miserly Aussies from T20 World Cup. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is optimistic about returning for the semi-finals after a positive scan on her calf injury Sciver-Brunt targets semi-final return. Ireland's assistant coach Gary Wilson believes this weekend's T20 matches against India offer a significant opportunity to generate excitement for the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by England and Scotland India T20s can get 'everyone excited' about 2030. Ben Stokes has apologized to his teammates before his return for the third Test against New Zealand Stokes apologises to team-mates before Test return. England's decision to rest Maro Itoje for the upcoming match against South Africa has been deemed the correct one by assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth England 'incredibly happy' to rest Itoje for Boks.

Olympics & International Sports

The International Olympic Committee has committed over $100 million to establish a fund that will provide grants of $10,000 to future Olympians for each Games they participate in IOC announces new grant for all future Olympians. Northern Ireland's upcoming Nations League campaign and EURO 2028 qualifiers will be broadcast live on the BBC until 2028 Live NI internationals to remain on BBC until 2028. Wales and the Barbarians are set to add another chapter to their rugby history with a double-header match in London this Saturday Wales and Barbarians ready to add to rich history. King Charles has expressed support for the Afghan women's cricket team, who are currently unable to play official matches King meets women's cricket team that is not allowed to exist.

Other Sports News

Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller will have a pair of misdemeanor drug charges dropped, according to his attorney Drug charges vs. Miller will be dropped. Veteran forward Alex Tuch has been traded to the Capitals by the Sabres and signed an eight-year contract extension worth an average of $10.5 million annually Caps get Sabres' Tuch, add 8-year deal. The Los Angeles Sparks announced that Kelsey Plum will be sidelined for at least four weeks due to a lower left leg injury Sparks' Plum out 4 weeks with injury. Joe Cordina's fight against Rey Vargas has been canceled due to a US visa denial Cordina out of Mason fight after US visa block. Dan Evans' singles career has concluded following his loss in Wimbledon qualifying GB's Evans out of Wimbledon qualifying. The PGA Tour is implementing sweeping changes beginning in 2028, with details on new initiatives and remaining questions still emerging Biggest takeaways about PGA Tour changes.