General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: June 27, 2026, 5:33 AM ET

Golf

Nelly Korda finds herself six shots off the lead held by Ina Yoon at the halfway point of the Women's PGA Championship as she chases a third straight major. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under-par 60 to seize the lead after two rounds of the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship, narrowly missing a sub-60 round with a missed birdie putt on the 18th hole on Friday afternoon.

Darts & Boxing

Luke Humphries successfully defended his US Darts Masters title in New York, defeating fellow countryman Luke Littler in a deciding leg. In boxing, unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has announced he will vacate his three world titles but is not retiring, planning one final bout before ending his career. The highly anticipated rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, however, has been postponed indefinitely due to contractual disputes. British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker continues to fuel his ambition to break into the American market, inspired by figures like Floyd Mayweather and actor Chris Rock. Lewis Crocker's manager, Jamie Conlan, believes opportunities remain for the former IBF welterweight champion, with a return to Belfast being a key consideration.

Rugby Union & League

Saracens' Jamie George has condemned the "unacceptable" behavior of his teammate Totoa Auvaa, who was involved in an incident at a nightclub with England cricket captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Porter as details emerge. In rugby league, Maika Sivo's prolific try-scoring season continued with two more in Leeds' dominant victory over champions Hull KR, bringing his Super League tally to 27 for the season. Australia's Angus Bell expressed his readiness to face his former Ulster teammates, whom he considers "friends for life," when the Wallabies take on Ireland on July 4th in a highly anticipated clash.

Cricket

England's T20 World Cup campaign is showing the benefits of an improved fitness and fielding regime, according to all-rounder Alice Capsey, as the team strives to meet higher standards. Ben Duckett has seen significant rewards from a fitness drive that saw him lose five to six kilograms since the Ashes, culminating in a century for England in the third Test against New Zealand as he returned to top form. Duckett's scintillating century, coupled with an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes, helped haul England back into contention in the decisive third Test at Trent Bridge against the Kiwis. Hampshire Hawks secured their sixth consecutive victory in the T20 Blast, achieving a thrilling two-wicket win over North Group leaders Yorkshire in a close contest. Warwickshire delivered a significant upset in the Women's T20 Blast, defeating high-flying Surrey and moving off the bottom of the table in a surprising result. Sri Lanka kept their faint hopes of reaching the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals alive with a narrow three-wicket win over Scotland at Old Trafford in a tense encounter. India-born bowler Jai Moondra described helping Ireland achieve a historic T20 victory over the reigning world champions as a "dream come true" following the unexpected triumph. Ireland pulled off a major surprise by defeating world champions India for the first time in the opening T20 international in Belfast on Friday in a historic upset. The Afghanistan Women's cricket team has implored the International Cricket Council for "clear answers" regarding their future amidst ongoing uncertainty.

Tennis & Athletics

Jack Draper's encouraging return to form following injury was halted by Frenchman Ugo Humbert, who denied him a place in the Eastbourne Open final. Serena Williams is considered a significant long shot to win Wimbledon in her return to singles play, while Jannik Sinner is the odds-on favorite for the men's title. Williams is set to face 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years as she begins her campaign. The Paris Diamond League athletics meeting will proceed in a modified format due to extreme heat in France impacting the event. Runner Josh Kerr plans to challenge Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record at the London Diamond League meeting on July 18th, employing specialized speed suits and altitude rooms in his preparation. Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson has been released from the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while running in the United States last week and is recovering.

Basketball

Chicago Sky's Kamilla Cardoso set a new WNBA record by making 13 consecutive field goals without a miss, contributing 30 points and eight rebounds in a dominant 124-94 victory over the opposing team. WNBA legends Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, along with coach Cheryl Reeve, have voiced concerns that the league needs to implement better measures for player protection. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed gratitude for the WNBA review that penalized Alyssa Thomas for her contact with Caitlin Clark, but questioned the on-court officiating that failed to make a call. Caitlin Clark will miss her second game of the season for the Fever against the Sparks due to ongoing back issues, having left their previous game with the same problem affecting her availability.

Motorsport & Cycling

Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in a Mercedes one-two during the first practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix setting early pace. Former world champion Lizzie Deignan is returning to the Great Britain cycling team in a sporting director role, which aims to support the road squad at major events.

Other Sports

Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett has transitioned to professional baseball, making his debut for a minor league team in the United States after his cricket career. Argentina's soccer system, despite producing World Cup champions, is reportedly plagued by child exploitation and neglect, according to an ESPN investigation revealing systemic issues. The NBA draft saw numerous discussions about team strategies and player selections, including questions about the best value picks and reasons for limited trades in the first round as teams build for the future. In a separate development, a prosecutor in Idaho announced that misdemeanor drug charges against Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller will be dismissed, despite probable cause for his arrest related to drug possession. The collegiate football landscape saw Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss publicly disagree with comments made by new LSU coach Lane Kiffin regarding the recruitment of Black players, stemming from Ole Miss's past embrace of Confederate symbols sparking debate.