General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: June 27, 2026, 2:33 AM ET

WNBA & Basketball

Chicago's Kamilla Cardoso set a WNBA record by making all 13 of her field goal attempts, contributing 30 points and eight rebounds in the Sky's dominant 124-94 victory. In other WNBA news, veteran stars Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, along with coach Cheryl Reeve, have voiced concerns that the league must improve player protection. Meanwhile, Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed gratitude for a WNBA review that penalized Alyssa Thomas for an incident involving Caitlin Clark, but questioned why officials missed the foul in real-time. The Fever will also be without Clark for their upcoming game against the Sparks due to ongoing back issues.

Tennis

Serena Williams is considered a betting long shot for a Wimbledon singles title in her return to the sport, while Jannik Sinner is the man to beat on the men's side according to odds. Williams is set to face 20-year-old Maya Joint in her opening-round match at Wimbledon, marking her first singles appearance in nearly four years as she received a favorable draw. Jack Draper's comeback from injury was halted in the Eastbourne Open semifinals, where he fell to Ugo Humbert.

Golf

Scottie Scheffler stormed to the lead at the Travelers Championship after firing a 10-under-par 60 in the second round. Scheffler was on the cusp of a sub-60 round but missed a birdie putt on the 18th, settling for a 60.

Cricket

England's T20 World Cup semi-final hopes remain alive after Sri Lanka secured a dramatic three-wicket win over Scotland. India-born bowler Jai Moondra was instrumental in Ireland's historic T20 victory against the world champions, calling it a "dream come true" after a stunning upset. Hampshire Hawks continued their strong T20 Blast campaign with a sixth consecutive victory, while Warwickshire pulled off a significant upset by defeating Surrey. Afghanistan's women's cricket team is seeking clarity from the ICC regarding their future.

Rugby

Australia's Angus Bell is prepared to face his former Ulster teammates, whom he considers "friends for life," when the Wallabies meet Ireland on July 4 ahead of the upcoming match. Former Ireland Women's head coach Philip Doyle, who guided the team to a Six Nations Grand Slam in 2013, has died at the age of 61.

Athletics

Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson has been released from the hospital following a cardiac arrest incident during a race in the United States. The Paris Diamond League meeting will proceed with a shortened format due to extreme heat in France. Josh Kerr is preparing to challenge Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record at the London Diamond League on July 18, utilizing specialized equipment like speed suits and altitude rooms in his training regimen. Laura Muir plans to compete in the 5,000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, aiming for peak form leading up to the 2028 Olympics as part of her long-term plan.

Boxing

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has announced he will vacate his world titles but is not retiring, planning for one final bout. The highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been postponed indefinitely due to contractual issues. A title fight between Xander Zayas and Jaron "Boots" Ennis is on the horizon, with former champions and analysts weighing in on potential outcomes.

Soccer

An ESPN investigation has revealed that Argentina's soccer system, which has produced World Cup champions, is also plagued by child exploitation and neglect. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has pushed back against comments made by LSU coach Lane Kiffin regarding recruiting and the historical use of Confederate symbols.

Auto Racing

Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets in first practice for the Austrian Grand Prix, with George Russell also featuring in a Mercedes one-two.

Other Sports

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is reportedly using a rare therapy, previously employed by NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal, in an effort to be fit for the T20 World Cup semi-final. England is beginning to see the benefits of their improved fitness and fielding standards at the T20 World Cup, according to all-rounder Alice Capsey who noted the improvements. Ben Duckett has regained his form, scoring a century for England in the third Test against New Zealand after a significant weight loss since the Ashes series. Tom Aspinall has returned to full training following eye surgery, preparing for a rematch with Ciryl Gane. Megan Barker has reclaimed her British elite women's circuit race title. Lizzie Deignan is returning to the Great Britain cycling team as a sporting director in a new role. Ina Yoon holds a two-shot lead after the first round of the Women's PGA Championship, while Nellie Korda's bid for a third consecutive major faltered as her challenge faded. The National Lacrosse League (NLL) and Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) are preparing for their Week 6 matchups, with key statistics and injury notes available for the upcoming games. In the NBA Draft, questions linger about the best value picks and the scarcity of trades in the first round, with analysis provided on key draft decisions.