General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: June 25, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Combat Sports & Individual Athletes

MMA veteran Cris Cyborg intends to end her storied career by defending her PFL featherweight world title against Ketlen Viera on August 22. In boxing, 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. Additionally, Welsh bantamweight Ieuan Mackenzie has signed a five-fight deal with Cage Warriors, with aspirations of reaching the UFC.

Tennis & Multi-Sport Events

Wimbledon is set to commence on Monday, June 29, with comprehensive coverage planned across the BBC. BBC Sport has secured broadcast rights for the prestigious tournament through 2033 following a new agreement with the All England Club. Meanwhile, leading tennis players are reportedly planning to escalate their prize money protests at Wimbledon, even with a 20% increase in the overall prize fund this year. Great Britain's Dan Evans has concluded his singles career after falling in Wimbledon qualifying. The International Olympic Committee has announced a new grant program, committing over $100 million from a dedicated fund to provide $10,000 grants for future Olympians competing in each Games. Basketball & WNBA

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White has voiced strong criticism regarding the officiating around star player Caitlin Clark, describing the calls as "egregious" and "utterly disrespectful". Clark herself departed a recent game against the Mercury in the third quarter due to a back issue and did not return. Despite these challenges, Clark and teammate Aliyah Boston are leading the early returns for the 2026 WNBA All-Star fan voting. In other WNBA news, Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum will be sidelined for at least four weeks with a lower left leg injury.

Rugby Union

Cardiff hooker Liam Belcher has been ruled out of Wales' summer matches due to a neck injury. This weekend, Dragons hooker Elliot Dee is scheduled to start for the Barbarians against Wales in London, adding another chapter to the historic fixture between the two sides. Motorsport & Cycling

This weekend's Austrian Grand Prix has been designated a heat-hazard race by the FIA due to an ongoing heatwave.

Netball & Cricket

Nat Metcalf and Jayda Pechova have been named in England's 12-player Commonwealth Games netball squad, with the team aiming for a second consecutive gold medal. In cricket, Ireland is preparing to host India for two T20 internationals this weekend, a series assistant coach Gary Wilson believes can generate significant excitement for the 2030 World Cup preparations. England secured a spot in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a dominant