General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: June 29, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Tennis

Wimbledon is set to begin with anticipation surrounding the return of several prominent figures. Serena Williams is making her first appearance in four years, preparing intensely for her singles matches, though she has voiced criticism of the anti-doping system, calling it "unprofessional" and "unreasonable" Serena chides system. Williams also admitted she needed to persuade herself to accept the invitation to play singles at the tournament talk self into return. Experts are weighing in on potential champions, with questions about whether an American can claim the women's title and if Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic will dominate the men's draw. The tournament is scheduled to commence on Monday, June 29th, with extensive coverage planned how to follow. Looking back, a decade ago, Andy Murray's 2016 Wimbledon singles title was part of a remarkable weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were secured by British players, a period that left a significant legacy on British tennis.

Golf

The Travelers Championship is heading into a playoff on Monday, with Scottie Scheffler forcing a sudden-death matchup against Viktor Hovland. Scheffler secured his spot by sinking an 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole on Sunday, following a rain delay that affected the tournament schedule.

Motorsport

Shane van Gisbergen continued his impressive road course performance by winning his second consecutive Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway. This victory solidifies his status as the most successful active driver on road and street circuits. In Moto GP, Ai Ogura achieved his maiden race victory after Marco Bezzecchi was involved in a crash and taken to the hospital. Meanwhile, at the World Rally Championship in Greece, Sebastien Ogier took the win, with Irish driver Josh McErlean achieving his best WRC finish in fourth place. George Russell also found success, securing another victory in the 2026 season at the Austrian Grand Prix, marking a welcome return to winning ways.

Basketball

The WNBA saw a record-tying quadruple-overtime thriller as the Washington Mystics outlasted the Portland Fire 124-123. Sonia Citron led the Mystics with a career-high 32 points, including the decisive basket in the final seconds. In Minnesota, Cheryl Reeve tied the WNBA record for career coaching wins with her 379th victory as the Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings 85-77. The Phoenix Mercury's coach, Nate Tibbetts, voiced strong criticism of the WNBA following the suspension of his star player, Alyssa Thomas, for an incident involving Caitlin Clark.

Recruiting

The college football recruiting landscape is heating up, with Texas A&M securing a significant commitment from five-star wide receiver Eric McFarland. McFarland, ranked third nationally at his position by ESPN, is an 80-pound Class of 2027 prospect from IMG Academy. This addition bolsters an already strong recruiting class for the Aggies, which features 23 five-star players, each scouted for their potential at the next level five-star analysis.

Rugby Union

Jac Morgan expressed his full support for Dewi Lake's continued role as captain of the Welsh rugby team, describing Lake as a "brilliant" leader Morgan backs captaincy. In the women's game, Marlie Packer scored two tries in her final appearance for Saracens, helping the team secure a record fourth league title with a dominant 52-14 victory over Trailfinders in the final.

Cricket

Ireland's men's and women's cricket teams have both achieved historic victories, with the women defeating India and the men triumphing over the West Indies. This remarkable weekend has led to discussions about whether it represents the biggest Irish cricket history. In the T20 Blast, Kent secured a victory over Hampshire thanks to strong performances from Daniel Bell-Drummond and Sam Billings Kent stun Hants. Hampshire, however, extended their lead in the Women's T20 table, while The Blaze climbed to second place Hants extend lead.

Swimming

The United States has a new world record holder in the women's 50-meter freestyle, with Gretchen Walsh breaking the previous mark. This achievement comes just nine days after her training partner, Kate Douglass, had set a new world record in the same sprint event.

American Football

The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly trading Miles Bridges, along with a 2029 first-round pick and a second-round pick, to the Phoenix Suns. In return, the Hornets will receive Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick Hornets trade Bridges. Meanwhile, an analysis of NBA front offices reveals team spending power and those navigating the luxury tax implications of the second apron across all 30 franchises 30 teams, 7 tiers. The NBA draft saw its share of significant decisions, with discussions on value picks and the limited number of trades in the first round, while also to potential Rookie of the Year candidates 13 big questions.

Soccer

Ghana's manager, Carlos Queiroz, has expressed strong reservations about the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams, labeling the move as potentially "vulgar" and "ordinary" 48-team WC criticized. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been actively traveling to World Cup host nations via private jet, with his recent movements tracked during the tournament FIFA president clocks up miles.

Boxing

Jaron "Boots" Ennis has successfully claimed titles and is now focused on becoming undisputed, potentially setting up a fight against Vergil Ortiz Jr. In a separate development, boxer Ellie Scotney made history as the youngest undisputed champion from the United Kingdom, a feat acknowledged by Jake Paul.

Cycling

Great Britain's cyclists achieved significant success at the World Cup regatta in Lucerne, securing six gold medals at the final event of the season.

Other Sports

In European athletics, Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell continued her strong season with a second Diamond League win in the women's 1500m in Paris. Zizou Bergs made history by becoming the first Belgian man to win a grass-court title, claiming his maiden ATP Tour trophy in Eastbourne Bergs wins maiden title. Rugby League saw Wakefield secure a last-gasp win over Huddersfield. England's men's hockey team finished their FIH Pro League campaign in second place, despite a penalty shootout loss to India in their final match England men miss title. In wrestling, Sami Zayn's victory for the Undisputed WWE Championship sets the stage for numerous storylines leading into Summer Slam Zayn wins title. Great Britain's Ben Whittaker made an impressive American debut at Barclays Center, securing a second-round victory Whittaker wins on US debut.