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Last updated: June 26, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Soccer

The United States men's national team aim to finish unbeaten in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, with attention turning to their final match. However, backup goalkeeper Matt Turner bore the brunt of criticism following a performance where the USMNT conceded three goals, a stark contrast to their earlier strong World Cup start.

Basketball

In the WNBA, Marina Mabrey delivered a historic performance for the Chicago Tempo, tying the league record with 53 points and matching the mark for most three-pointers with nine in a dominant 125-97 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever's Alyssa Thomas received a one-game suspension for her contact with Caitlin Clark's throat, drawing criticism from Fever coach Stephanie White regarding officiating. Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot is expected to make her season debut Friday against the Chicago Fire, marking her return after tearing her ACL last June. Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau has announced he will remain with the Wolverines for the upcoming season, opting to stay at the university despite the departure of coach Dusty May.

Tennis

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert revealed her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time, stating that her ongoing treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon. The grass-court Grand Slam is set to begin, with three Britons successfully qualifying for the main draw: Ollie Tarvet, Billy Harris, and Max Basing. Jack Draper, however, advanced to the Eastbourne Open semi-finals, building momentum as he returns from injury and gains confidence in his physical condition. Emma Raducanu is also facing injury concerns, missing Wimbledon practice due to an issue aggravated during her run to the Queen's final. Leading players are reportedly continuing their prize money protest at Wimbledon, raising questions about the reasonableness of their demands.

Combat Sports

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall confirmed he is back in full training and medically cleared for contact, indicating a potential fight with interim champion Ciryl Gane is on the horizon. In boxing, Floyd Mayweather's exhibition match against Mike Zambidis, scheduled for Saturday in Greece, has been called off according to court documents. Former world champion Joe Cordina has been charged with assault and weapon threat in connection with an incident in Cardiff last February. PFL champion Cris Cyborg will defend her featherweight title against Ketlen Viera on August 22, in what is slated to be the final MMA fight of her career. Cage Warriors has signed Welsh bantamweight Ieuan Mackenzie to a five-fight deal, with Mackenzie aiming for a UFC future.

Cricket

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi possesses the "natural abilities" to succeed internationally, with a potential debut against Ireland on the cards. However, a senior Indian player, Ravichandran Ashwin, does not anticipate Indian players participating in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues in the near future. The Women's T20 World Cup group stage concludes with a crucial match for India against Australia. In Test cricket, England took two late wickets against New Zealand on a challenging opening day of their series decider, with assistant coach Tim Southee suggesting England can leverage memories of their 2022 Trent Bridge Test to influence the current series.

Rugby League & Union

Warrington has managed to overcome significant injury problems to draw level with Leeds at the top of the Super League standings following a hard-fought victory over Catalans. In Wales, Cardiff hooker Liam Belcher will miss the summer matches due to a neck injury. The Rugby Football League is implementing hydration breaks during the heatwave, with two 90-second breaks scheduled for games this weekend to assist players in extreme weather conditions.

Motorsport

This weekend's Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race by the FIA due to the ongoing heatwave. The FIA has also approved a proposal to remove term limits for its president, with over 90% of members voting in favor. Mercedes driver George Russell stated that Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari are a significant threat for this year's world championship.

Cycling

Zoe Backstedt secured her second consecutive British time trial title, leading an all-Welsh podium at the championships. Oscar Onley has been ruled out of the upcoming Tour de France due to a shoulder injury.

Other Sports

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery. Fanatics Sportsbook is partnering with Prohi Bet Bad Actors to identify and ban bettors who harass athletes, utilizing AI and investigative tools. In netball, Nat Metcalf and Jayda Pechova have been named in England's Commonwealth Games squad, with the team targeting a second gold medal. Britain's Tobi Lawal expressed his determination to achieve NBA greatness after being selected in the NBA Draft, stating he will dedicate himself to training. Cliftonville members have voted to reopen talks with the Toronto Investment Group (TIG).