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Last updated: June 28, 2026, 11:34 PM ET

NBA & WNBA

The Phoenix Suns have acquired Miles Bridges in a deal that sends Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets Suns land Bridges. This move signals a significant shift for both franchises as the Suns aim to bolster their roster while the Hornets begin a rebuilding phase. Meanwhile, the WNBA saw a record-tying four overtime periods as the Washington Mystics narrowly defeated the Portland Fire 124-123, with Sonia Citron scoring a career-high 32 points Mystics outlast Fire. In coaching news, Minnesota Lynx's Cheryl Reeve tied the WNBA wins record at 379 with a victory over the Dallas Wings. However, the league also faced controversy as Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts criticized the WNBA following Alyssa Thomas's suspension.

Tennis

All eyes are on Wimbledon as Serena Williams makes her return to the Grand Slam after a four-year absence Serena Williams' return. Williams, who has been preparing intensely, also voiced her strong disapproval of the tennis anti-doping system, calling it "unprofessional" and "unreasonable" Serena chides anti-doping. She admitted she had to actively persuade herself to accept the offer to play singles Serena talk self. Experts are weighing in on potential champions, with questions lingering about whether an American can claim the women's title and if Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic will emerge victorious Wimbledon experts' picks.

Golf

Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland are set for a Monday playoff at the Travelers Championship after both golfers finished tied for the lead Scheffler, Hovland set. Scheffler forced the playoff with an impressive 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole on Sunday.

Motorsport

Shane van Gisbergen continued his dominance on road and street courses, securing his second consecutive victory at Sonoma Raceway King Road. In Moto GP, Ai Ogura claimed his maiden race win after Marco Bezzecchi was involved in a crash Ogura wins maiden MotoGP. George Russell also found success with a victory at the Austrian Grand Prix Relief Russell. Meanwhile, Josh McErlean achieved his best World Rally Championship finish, coming in fourth at Rally Greece, which was won by Sebastien Ogier Best WRC finish.

Soccer

Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz has expressed strong reservations about the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams, fearing it will dilute the competition's quality and make it "vulgar" and "ordinary" Ghana boss fears WC expansion. As the tournament progresses, analysis continues on the remaining 32 teams, assessing their potential to win the entire event Brazil U.S.. The knockout stage permutations are also being closely watched, with teams vying for qualification and others facing elimination Who's in, out?. FIFA president Gianni Infantino's extensive travel across World Cup host nations on his private jet has also been noted Where Infantino been?.

American Football

Five-star wide receiver Eric McFarland, ranked third nationally by ESPN for the Class of 2027, has committed to Texas A&M McFarland commits to Texas A&M. This commitment adds to Texas A&M's recruiting class, which features 23 five-star players whose games are being scouted for the professional level Five-star analysis.

Swimming

American swimmer Gretchen Walsh shattered the world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle on Sunday, surpassing the mark set just nine days prior by her training partner Kate Douglass Walsh tops world record.

Cricket

Ireland's historic weekend in cricket has been solidified with a shock 2-0 T20 series victory over India, marking India's first T20 series defeat since 2023 Ireland clinch shock series. This follows earlier successes where both the men's and women's Irish teams achieved victories against India and the West Indies, prompting discussions about whether it was the biggest weekend in Irish cricket history Historic weekend biggest. In the T20 Blast, Hampshire extended their lead at the top of the Women's T20 table, while The Blaze moved into second place Hants extend lead. Kent also secured a victory over Hampshire in the T20 Blast, with Daniel Bell-Drummond and Sam Billings scoring half-centuries Kent stun Hants. England's men finished their FIH Pro League campaign in second place after a shootout loss to India, while the women's team avoided relegation from the Pro League England men miss title.

Rugby

Saracens secured a record fourth league title in the women's competition, comprehensively defeating Trailfinders 52-14 in their final match, which also marked Marlie Packer's final appearance for the club Packer's dream farewell. Wales' squad for the Nations Championship is set to be reduced to between 32 and 34 players Wales set reduce squad. Wakefield secured a narrow victory over bottom-placed Huddersfield Giants in a closely contested Super League match Wakefield scramble win.

Other Sports

Zizou Bergs became the first Belgian man to win a grass-court title, claiming his maiden ATP Tour title in Eastbourne Bergs wins maiden ATP. Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell achieved her second Diamond League victory of the season in the women's 1500m in Paris Hunter Bell triumphs again. Great Britain's rowers were highly successful at the World Cup in Lucerne, winning six gold medals GB rowers win six. In boxing, Jake Paul delivered on a promise to Ellie Scotney after her historic win Jake Paul delivers. Jaron "Boots" Ennis is looking to cement his status as undisputed champion after earning multiple titles Ennis looks to undisputed. The NBA draft saw discussions about value picks and trade activity Answering 13 big questions. The massive trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, ending his 13-year tenure, is expected to have significant ripple effects Behind scenes Giannis trade. NBA free agency is ongoing, with teams working to finalize their rosters NBA free agency 2026. Finally, Sami Zayn's Undisputed WWE Championship win has set the stage for future storylines Takeaways: Zayn, Femi.