General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: June 25, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

WNBA & Basketball

The WNBA has suspended Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to the throat of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark during Wednesday night's matchup Thomas suspended for shot. The incident drew criticism from Fever head coach Stephanie White, who called the officiating around Clark "egregious" and "utterly disrespectful" Coach fumes with officiating. Clark herself exited Wednesday's game against the Mercury in the third quarter due to an apparent back issue and did not return Clark exits with back issue. Meanwhile, an Indiana man was charged for allegedly stalking Clark's teammate Sophie Cunningham and sending her threatening messages on social media Man charged for stalking Cunningham. In other WNBA news, Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker were recognized in a ranking of the league's top 15 clutch players of all time Ranking clutch players.

The NCAA Division I Cabinet's recent approval of a significant eligibility rule change faces a lawsuit from 15 college basketball players who claim the new age-based model is unfair to the high school Class of 2022 Suit alleges NCAA rule unfair. Proposed changes to FBS practice schedules and transfer portal windows could also impact college football starting in the 2027 season Changes to FBS practice proposed. On the recruiting front, Miami coach Mario Cristobal secured commitments from 2028 offensive tackle Kweli Fielder and 2029 quarterback CJ Cypher for the Hurricanes' future classes Miami lands coveted recruits.

Tennis

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announced Thursday that her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time, a "relentless" recurrence that will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year as she undergoes treatment Evert to miss Wimbledon; Cancer has returned. Leading tennis players are continuing their protest over prize money at Wimbledon, raising questions about the reasonableness of their demands ahead of the tournament Protest over prize money. Wimbledon begins on Monday, June 29, with the BBC signing a new broadcast deal to cover the event until 2033 BBC signs Wimbledon deal; How to follow Wimbledon. A trio of Britons—Ollie Tarvet, Billy Harris, and Max Basing—have successfully qualified for the main draw Britons reach Wimbledon qualifying. Jack Draper, however, is gaining confidence as he reaches the Eastbourne Open semi-finals, extending his winning return from injury Draper reaches Eastbourne semi-finals. Emma Raducanu is managing an injury aggravated during her run to the Queen's final and missed training at Wimbledon on Thursday due to the concern Raducanu misses practice amid injury.

Cricket

England's assistant coach Tim Southee believes the team can leverage New Zealand's memories of the remarkable 2022 Trent Bridge Test to their advantage in the current series decider England can play on NZ memories. England managed to take two crucial late wickets on a difficult opening day of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, keeping them in contention England strike late after NZ opening stand. Meanwhile, legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin indicated that Indian players are unlikely to participate in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues in the near future No India players in The Hundred. India is set to play two T20 internationals against Ireland at Stormont on Friday and Sunday, with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi poised to make his international debut for India India arrive for T20s; What makes Sooryavanshi special?. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt's calf injury is showing positive signs according to her wife, Katherine, with Sciver-Brunt targeting a semi-final return Sciver-Brunt targets semi-final return.

Motorsport & Cycling

The Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race by the FIA due to extreme weather conditions this weekend Austrian GP declared heat-hazard. Formula 1's governing body also approved a proposal to end presidential term limits by a significant majority of over 90% FIA proposal to end term limits. Mercedes driver George Russell stated that Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari represent "a huge threat" for this year's world championship Hamilton and Ferrari a huge title threat. In cycling, Zoe Backstedt retained her British national elite women's time trial title at the 2026 championships in Lampeter, leading an all-Welsh podium Backstedt retains British time trial title. Oscar Onley has been ruled out of the upcoming Tour de France due to a shoulder injury confirmed by his team Onley ruled out of Tour de France.

Combat Sports & Boxing

Floyd Mayweather's planned exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis in Greece on Saturday has been called off, according to federal court records Mayweather fight vs. Zambidis off. PFL women's featherweight champion Cris Cyborg is set to defend her title against Ketlen Viera on August 22 in what is anticipated to be the final MMA fight of her career Cyborg to defend title vs. Vieira; Cyborg to end career with Vieira fight. Welsh bantamweight Ieuan Mackenzie aims for a UFC career after signing a five-fight deal with Cage Warriors Mackenzie eyes UFC dream. Former boxing world champion Joe Cordina and another man have been charged by South Wales Police in connection with an incident in Cardiff last February Cordina charged with assault.

Rugby & Soccer

Cliftonville members have voted in favor of a special resolution that authorizes the club's management committee to enter formal negotiations with the Toronto Investment Group \TIG\ Cliftonville members vote on TIG talks. The Rugby Football League will implement two 90-second hydration breaks during games this weekend to assist players amid extreme weather conditions RFL to implement hydration breaks. Cardiff hooker Liam Belcher has been ruled out of Wales' summer matches due to a neck injury Belcher out of Wales summer games. Dragons hooker Elliot Dee is set to start for the Barbarians against Wales this Saturday Welsh hooker preparing to play Wales. Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa will not face sanctions following his involvement in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes Auvaa not punished for Stokes incident.

American Football & Other Sports

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery Arnold 'primary conspirator' in alleged kidnapping. Britain's Tobi Lawal expressed his commitment to NBA greatness after being selected in the NBA Draft, stating he will "live" in the gym to establish himself in the league Lawal aims for NBA greatness. Fanatics Sportsbook is partnering with Prohi Bet Bad Actors to identify and ban bettors who harass athletes, utilizing AI and investigative tools to detect social media abuse Fanatics to ID, ban bettors. Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller's misdemeanor drug charges are expected to be dropped, according to his attorney Drug charges vs. Miller will be dropped. England's Commonwealth Games netball squad has been announced, featuring Nat Metcalf and Jayda Pechova among the 12 players aiming for a second gold medal Metcalf & Pechova in England's Commonwealth squad. WWE Night of Champions is approaching, with previews available for key matches including Jey Uso's pursuit of a crown and Cody Rhodes's defense Preview: Jey Uso chases crown. The NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee is proposing changes to offseason and preseason practice schedules, along with a shorter transfer portal window Changes to FBS practice, portal windows proposed.

Awards & General Sports News

Nominees for the 2026 ESPYS include A'ja Wilson, Jalen Brunson, and Shohei Ohtani, with fan voting now open to determine the winners Vote for 2026 ESPYS Winners. The Women's T20 World Cup group stage concludes Sunday, with India facing Australia in a critical fixture India and South Africa take semi-final fight. Standout trends from the tournament include new run-scoring records and tactical developments Run records & miserly Aussies learned. South Korea's decision to bench star player Son Heung-Min backfired in their 1-0 loss to South Africa, prompting an inquest into the gamble Son Heung-Min gamble backfires.