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Last updated: July 1, 2026, 11:36 AM ET

Tennis

Serena Williams' return to Wimbledon has been complicated by a knee injury sustained during her first singles match in nearly four years, casting doubt on her participation in women's doubles with sister Venus Serena hurt knee. Williams was ultimately defeated in a three-set thriller by Australian Maya Joint, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3, in her first professional singles match since 2020 Williams falls short. Despite the loss, the 44-year-old legend showed flashes of her former brilliance, including powerful serves, though movement proved a struggle 120mph serves. Elsewhere at Wimbledon, British hopeful Arthur Fery secured a first-round victory amid a controversy over a let call, which his opponent, Damir Dzumhur, labeled as "dishonest" Fery uses 'dishonesty'. Grigor Dimitrov also made a winning return to the tournament, a year after a difficult exit Dimitrov makes winning return, while fourth-seed Ben Shelton was an early casualty, losing in a four-set battle to Finland's Otto Virtanen Shelton stunned. Marcus Willis, who famously played Roger Federer on Centre Court a decade ago, is back at Wimbledon, stating that moment does not define his career Lobbing Federer changed.

WNBA

The New York Liberty have claimed the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup title, defeating the Las Vegas Aces 93-85 in a hard-fought contest Liberty top Aces. Sabrina Ionescu led the charge with 26 points, closely followed by Breanna Stewart's 25, as the Liberty became the first team to win two Commissioner's Cups Ionescu and Liberty beat. The Aces, however