General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: June 25, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

MMA & Combat Sports

PFL women's featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will defend her title in what is billed as her retirement fight against former UFC contender Ketlen Viera on August 22. Cyborg, a former champion across UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, and Invicta FC, aims to cap a decorated career with one final victory. In other combat sports news, Welsh bantamweight Ieuan Mackenzie has signed a five-fight deal with Cage Warriors, with his sights set on eventually reaching the UFC after his new contract. Claressa Shields, the undisputed women's middleweight champion, announced she will move down three weight classes to challenge unified champion Kaye Scott for her WBA and WBC titles on August 15 in a title bout.

Soccer

The final round of group stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, with the U.S. Men's National Team and Germany among the nations set to compete. Meanwhile, South Korean fans expressed shock and disappointment as star player Son Heung-min was surprisingly left out of the starting lineup against South Africa, a decision that coincided with a subsequent 1-0 loss leaving the team reeling.

Wrestling

WWE fans can anticipate a stacked card at "Night of Champions," with Jey Uso challenging for a crown and Cody Rhodes facing an unspecified opponent. Details on these matchups and more were previewed ahead of the event.

College Sports

Miami coach Mario Cristobal has secured commitments from two highly touted recruits for the future: 2028 offensive tackle Kweli Fielder and 2029 quarterback CJ Cypher for the Hurricanes' future. In college baseball, rankings of the top players who have entered the transfer portal and their new commitments have been released detailing portal movements. The NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee is proposing alterations to offseason and preseason practice schedules, alongside a shortened transfer portal window, potentially impacting the 2027 season with rule changes. A lawsuit has been filed by 15 college basketball players alleging that the NCAA's new age-based eligibility model is unfair to the high school graduating class of 2022 challenging NCAA rules.

Motorsport

This weekend's Austrian Grand Prix has been designated as a "heat-hazard race" by the FIA due to extreme temperatures affecting the region amid a heatwave.

Rugby Union

Cardiff hooker Liam Belcher has been ruled out of Wales' upcoming summer matches due to a neck injury. In a separate development, Dragons hooker Elliot Dee is set to start for the Barbarians against Wales in London on Saturday adding to a historic rivalry.

Netball

Nat Metcalf and Jayda Pechova have been named in the 12-player England squad for the Commonwealth Games, with the team aiming to secure a second consecutive gold medal in the competition.

Cricket

Ireland is preparing for two T20 internationals against India at Stormont on Friday and Sunday, with a particular focus on how their bowlers can contain the highly-touted 15-year-old Indian debutant Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the series. England has secured a spot in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a commanding 38-run victory over the West Indies at Lord's, achieving this with a game still in hand in the tournament. Standout trends from the Women's T20 World Cup, including new run-scoring records and tactical observations, have been analyzed following the event. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is optimistic about her calf injury, with scans showing positive progress and a potential return for the semi-finals as reported by her wife.

Tennis

Wimbledon is set to begin on Monday, June 29th, with extensive live coverage planned across the BBC. The BBC has also secured broadcasting rights for the tournament through to 2033 following a new agreement with the All England Club extending coverage. Britain's Jack Draper has advanced to the quarter-finals in Eastbourne, marking a significant step in his comeback from injury, having previously described his confidence levels as "below the floor" during his recovery.

Basketball

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White has strongly criticized the officiating around star player Caitlin Clark, describing the treatment as "egregious" and "utterly disrespectful" regarding player safety. Clark herself later exited Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Mercury in the third quarter due to an apparent back issue and did not return to the court citing physical discomfort. Teammates Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark are currently leading the fan voting for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, as announced by the league on Wednesday in player recognition. An Indiana man has been charged with allegedly stalking Fever player Sophie Cunningham and sending her threatening and explicit messages on social media facing legal accusations.

Ice Hockey

Veteran forward Alex Tuch is reportedly being traded to the Washington Capitals by the Buffalo Sabres, with an eight-year contract extension averaging $10.5 million annually accompanying the deal, according to sources in a major trade.

Betting & Sports Integrity

Fanatics Sportsbook is set to become the first U.S. bookmaker to partner with Prohi Bet Bad Actors, a system employing artificial intelligence and investigative tools to identify and ban individuals engaging in social media abuse and harassment directed at athletes enhancing player safety.

Olympics & Winter Sports

Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller will have a pair of misdemeanor drug charges dropped against him, as confirmed by his attorney in legal proceedings.