General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: June 25, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

WNBA

Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA record with 53 points and a record-tying nine 3-pointers in the Tempo's 125-97 victory over the Sparks. In a separate incident, Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas received a one-game suspension for making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat. Fever head coach Stephanie White criticized the officiating around Clark, calling the calls "egregious" and "utterly disrespectful" after the matchup. Meanwhile, Courtney Vandersloot, sidelined since tearing her ACL last June, is slated for her 2026 debut on Friday against the Fire. A recent ranking of the WNBA's clutch players of all time was released as Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker head into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.

Soccer

The United States men's national team aims to finish unbeaten in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. The tournament continues with teams like the USMNT and Germany taking the field in the final round of group matches. South Korea's hopes were dashed after a surprising 1-0 loss to South Africa, with star player Son Heung-Min not starting in the crucial match.

UFC & Boxing

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall confirmed he's back in full training following medical clearance for contact, with talks underway for a potential fight against interim champion Ciryl Gane. In boxing, Floyd Mayweather's exhibition bout against Mike Zambidis in Greece, scheduled for Saturday, has been called off according to federal court documents. Former world champion Joe Cordina faces charges of assault and weapon threat in connection with an incident in Cardiff last February. Cris Cyborg will defend her PFL featherweight title against Ketlen Viera on August 22nd in what is expected to be the final MMA fight of her career. Ieuan Mackenzie, a Welsh bantamweight, is targeting the UFC after signing a five-fight deal with Cage Warriors.

Cricket

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi possesses the "natural abilities" to excel internationally, with his debut for the upcoming T20I against Ireland in Belfast potentially occurring on Friday at 15 years and 91 days old. Legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin indicated that Indian players are unlikely to participate in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues soon due to current considerations. The group stage of the Women's T20 World Cup concludes with a must-win match for India against Australia. England's assistant coach Tim Southee suggested the team can leverage New Zealand's memories of the 2022 Test at Trent Bridge to influence their series decider, after England took two late wickets on a challenging opening day of the third Test.

Tennis

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert revealed her ovarian cancer has returned, forcing her to miss Wimbledon this year due to ongoing treatment. She described the cancer as "relentless" and that this is its third recurrence according to reports. Leading players are continuing their protest over prize money at Wimbledon, with questions arising about the reasonableness of their demands as the tournament approaches. Jack Draper is gaining confidence in his physical condition after reaching the Eastbourne Open semi-finals during his return from injury. Emma Raducanu missed Wimbledon practice due to an injury aggravation from her recent run to the Queen's final raising concerns. A trio of Britons, Ollie Tarvet, Billy Harris, and Max Basing, have qualified for the Wimbledon main draw. The BBC has secured broadcasting rights for Wimbledon through 2033 following a new deal.

Rugby & Rugby League

Warrington has overcome injury challenges to draw level with Leeds at the top of the Super League following a hard-fought victory over Catalans. The Rugby Football League will implement two 90-second hydration breaks during games this weekend to mitigate extreme weather conditions. Dragons hooker Liam Belcher is sidelined from Wales' summer matches due to a neck injury as reported. Elliot Dee will start for the Barbarians against Wales in a match on Saturday at the Allianz Stadium. Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa will not face sanctions for his involvement in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes according to club statements.

Motorsport & Cycling

The Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race by the FIA amid the ongoing heatwave. The FIA has also approved a proposal to eliminate term limits for its president with over 90% approval. Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari are considered a "huge threat" for this year's world championship, according to Mercedes driver George Russell in his assessment. Oscar Onley has been ruled out of the upcoming Tour de France due to a shoulder injury confirmed by his team. Zoe Backstedt successfully defended her British national elite women's time trial title at the 2026 championships.

Other Sports

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery. The NFL is also seeing Fanatics Sportsbook partner with Prohi Bet Bad Actors to use AI and investigative tools to identify and ban bettors who harass athletes through social media abuse. Tobi Lawal expresses his commitment to improving his NBA prospects after being drafted as a British player. England's Commonwealth Games netball squad includes Nat Metcalf and Jayda Pechova, with the team aiming for a second gold medal in the competition. The college baseball transfer portal rankings have been updated to reflect top players and their commitments. A special resolution was passed by Cliftonville members authorizing management to enter formal negotiations with the Toronto Investment Group regarding club matters.

Awards & Recognition

Nominees for the 2026 ESPYS include A'ja Wilson, Jalen Brunson, and Shohei Ohtani, with voting open for fans to select the winners on the ESPN platform.