General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: June 26, 2026, 11:33 PM ET

Golf & Tennis

Scottie Scheffler delivered a stunning 10-under-par 60 to seize the lead after two rounds at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship. He narrowly missed a sub-60 round, settling for the 60 after a birdie putt on the 18th hole fell just short. Meanwhile, at Wimbledon, Serena Williams is considered a long shot for the singles title in her return, while Jannik Sinner is the odds-on favorite for the men's crown according to betting markets. Williams is set to face 20-year-old Maya Joint in her opening-round match in her first singles play in nearly four years. Jack Draper's promising return to action was halted by Ugo Humbert, who denied the Briton a place in the Eastbourne Open final.

Basketball

WNBA legends Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, along with coach Cheryl Reeve, have voiced concerns that the league needs to improve player protection. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed gratitude for the WNBA's review that led to a penalty for Alyssa Thomas's hit on Caitlin Clark, but questioned the officials' failure to make a call in real-time during the incident. Clark herself will miss a second game due to back issues, sitting out the Fever's matchup against the Sparks after leaving their previous game. In college basketball news, Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau plans to remain with the Wolverines despite coach Dusty May's departure. The NBA draft generated 13 unanswered questions, including inquiries into the best value picks and the surprising lack of trades in the first round as teams prepare for free agency. The Milwaukee Bucks' 13-year tenure with Giannis Antetokounmpo has concluded under difficult circumstances, with significant ripple effects expected.

Cricket

Sri Lanka kept their semi-final hopes alive in the Women's T20 World Cup with a tense three-wicket victory over Scotland at Old Trafford. Ireland secured a historic T20 win against world champions India, a feat India-born bowler Jai Moondra described as a "dream come true" after helping his team to victory. England's T20 World Cup campaign is showing signs of improvement, with all-rounder Alice Capsey attributing recent success to enhanced fitness and fielding standards after a period of underperformance. Ben Duckett's century, supported by Ben Stokes's inspirational bowling spell, helped haul England back into the decisive third Test against New Zealand. In domestic T20 Blast action, Hampshire Hawks registered their sixth consecutive win by narrowly defeating Yorkshire by two wickets, while Warwickshire sprung a surprise by beating Surrey to move off the bottom of the standings. Afghanistan's women's cricket team has requested "clear answers" from the International Cricket Council regarding their future amid ongoing uncertainty.

Rugby & Cycling

Australia's Angus Bell is prepared to face his former Ulster teammates, whom he considers "friends for life," when Australia plays Ireland on July 4 in an upcoming international match. Philip Doyle, the former head coach who guided Ireland to a Women's Six Nations Grand Slam in 2013, has passed away at the age of 61 following a distinguished coaching career. Former world champion Lizzie Deignan is returning to the Great Britain cycling team as a sporting director, a role expected to play a significant part in supporting the road squad through to the Los Angeles Olympics.

Motorsport & Athletics

Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets in first practice for the Austrian Grand Prix, with George Russell completing a Mercedes one-two in the initial session. The Diamond League athletics meeting in Paris will proceed with a modified format due to extreme heat in France affecting the region. Josh Kerr is targeting Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record at the London Diamond League meeting on July 18, employing specialized equipment like speed suits and altitude rooms in his preparation strategy. Laura Muir will compete in the 5,000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, aiming to be in peak condition for major events leading up to the 2028 Olympics as part of her long-term plan. Rally Greece saw Josh McErlean in fourth place at the end of Friday's running, while Jon Armstrong was forced to retire from the competition.

Boxing & Other Sports

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has announced he will vacate his world titles, though he is not retiring and is planning one "last dance" before concluding his career. The highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been postponed indefinitely, with contract disputes cited as the primary reason for the delay. Xander Zayas and Jaron "Boots" Ennis are set to face off in a title fight, with former champions and analysts offering their predictions for the bout. A prosecutor in Idaho will drop misdemeanor drug charges against former Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller, despite probable cause for his arrest having been established. In Rugby League, Maika Sivo continued his prolific try-scoring season, adding two more in Leeds' dominant victory over champions Hull KR, bringing his Super League tally to 27 for the current campaign. In American football, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has refuted comments made by first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin regarding the impact of Ole Miss's past embrace of Confederate symbols on recruiting Black players during a press conference. The Argentine soccer system, responsible for producing the World Cup-winning national team, is reportedly plagued by child exploitation and neglect according to an ESPN investigation.

WNBA Player Safety & Hall of Fame

Future Hall of Famers Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, alongside coach Cheryl Reeve, have asserted that the WNBA must prioritize player safety following recent incidents. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed satisfaction with the league's disciplinary action against Alyssa Thomas for her foul on Caitlin Clark, but questioned the officials' in-game judgment regarding the play. Caitlin Clark will miss her second game of the season due to a back issue, sitting out the Fever's contest against the Los Angeles Sparks after exiting their last game early.