General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: June 27, 2026, 2:32 PM ET

Motorsport

George Russell secured pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix amidst a chaotic qualifying session, controversially edging out Charles Leclerc with the final lap time after Max Verstappen crashed out Russell claims controversial pole. Russell had previously achieved back-to-back pole positions, highlighting Mercedes' resurgent form on the circuit Russell takes pole.

Tennis

Emma Raducanu's participation in Wimbledon is in serious doubt after she was forced to cut short a practice session due to ongoing fitness concerns Raducanu quits practice. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner is the strong favorite to defend his Wimbledon title, particularly in the absence of rival Carlos Alcaraz, despite a surprising early exit at the French Open Sinner seeks resume dominance. Serena Williams is considered a long shot for the Wimbledon title in her singles comeback, though Novak Djokovic has called her return "truly inspirational" Serena Wimbledon long shot. In other action, Madison Keys captured her third Eastbourne title by defeating Tatjana Maria 7-5, 6-4 Keys beats Maria, and Jack Draper was denied a spot in the Eastbourne final by Ugo Humbert following his return from injury Draper denied place.

Rugby Union & League

Wales secured a 33-31 victory over the Barbarians in George North's final rugby match, where North scored two tries to cap off his career Wales beat Barbarians. In Super League, Wigan Warriors climbed to third place in the standings after a comeback victory against Hull FC at the MKM Stadium Below-par Wigan fight back. Leeds Rhinos dominated Hull KR, with Maika Sivo scoring two tries to bring his season tally to 27 Sivo spree continues. Ireland's forwards coach Paul O'Connell confirmed no new injury concerns ahead of their Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney further injuries Ireland.

Cricket

Ireland achieved a historic first win in the T20 World Cup, defeating the West Indies by 60 runs thanks to Orla Prendergast's 63, which significantly dented the West Indies' semi-final aspirations Ireland beat Windies. India-born bowler Jai Moondra described helping Ireland secure the victory as a "dream come true" India-born Moondra realises dream. Sri Lanka kept their slim semi-final hopes alive with a narrow three-wicket win over Scotland Sri Lanka beat Scotland. Pakistan concluded their T20 World Cup campaign with a 37-run victory over the Netherlands Netherlands lose seven 13. England's Alice Capsey noted the team is beginning to see the benefits of improved fitness and fielding in the T20 World Cup England seeing benefits. Ben Duckett, who has lost significant weight since the Ashes, credited his improved fitness for his century in the third Test against New Zealand Fitter Duckett got back. England's captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is utilizing a rare treatment, also used by NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, in an effort to be fit for the T20 World Cup semi-final Rare therapy used. In the T20 Blast, Hampshire Hawks secured their sixth consecutive win by defeating Yorkshire by two wickets T20 Blast round-up. Warwickshire produced a notable upset by defeating Surrey in the Women's T20 Blast, moving them off the bottom of the table Warwickshire stun Surrey.

Golf

Scottie Scheffler took the lead at the Travelers Championship after firing a 10-under-par 60 in the second round, narrowly missing a sub-60 round with a missed birdie putt on the 18th hole Scheffler fires 60. Nelly Korda is six shots behind leader Ina Yoon at the midway point of the Women's PGA Championship as she aims for a third consecutive major victory Korda six behind Yoon.

Wrestling & Boxing

The WWE Night of Champions event saw contenders vie for the next shot at the men's and women's singles championships WWE Night Champions. Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk announced he would be vacating his titles and is planning one final bout before retiring Usyk vacate titles.

Basketball

Chicago Sky's Kamilla Cardoso set a WNBA record, going 13 for 13 from the field and scoring 30 points with eight rebounds in a 124-94 victory over an unnamed opponent Sky's Cardoso sets mark. Several WNBA figures, including Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, and Cheryl Reeve, expressed the league's need to improve player protection Parker, Delle Donne. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White thanked the WNBA for its review of a play involving Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark but criticized the referees for not making a call in real-time Fever coach thanks WNBA. An analysis of NBA franchises examined spending power and potential penalties, covering all 30 teams 30 teams, 7 tiers.

Darts & Cycling

Luke Humphries successfully defended his US Darts Masters title in New York, defeating Luke Littler in a deciding leg Humphries beats Littler. Megan Barker reclaimed her British elite women's circuit race title at the National Road Championships Barker reclaims title.

Other Sports

Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett made his professional baseball debut for a minor league team in the United States, transitioning from cricket to baseball Ex-England bowler Plunkett. Olympian Jenny Simpson was released from the hospital after experiencing cardiac arrest while running in the U.S. last week Olympian Simpson leaves hospital. British light-heavyweight boxer Ben Whittaker cited Floyd Mayweather and the sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris" as inspirations for his ambition to break into the American market Mayweather & Chris Rock. Lewis Crocker's manager indicated that opportunities remain for the former IBF welterweight champion, with a return to Belfast being a key factor for his comeback Crocker opportunities. England's Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson were involved in a nightclub incident with Saracens teammate Totoa Auvaa, drawing criticism from Jamie George for "unacceptable" behavior George criticises 'unacceptable'. Christian Pulisic's performance against Türkiye, which started strongly but ended poorly, mirrored his team's overall showing Pulisic looks ready.