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Last updated: July 1, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Wimbledon Updates

Coco Gauff advanced to the third round at Wimbledon after a hard-fought 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7) victory over Solana Sierra. Gauff battled back from a service break down in the final set and secured the win by taking the last six points of the deciding tiebreaker. Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka continues to impress with her on-court fashion, debuting another eye-catching outfit as she also progressed to the third round. Jannik Sinner also faced a stern test in his title defense, overcoming Nuno Borges in a challenging second-round match. However, Serena Williams' return to singles play ended in the first round with a 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 loss to Australia's Maya Joint. Williams suffered a knee injury during the match, casting doubt on her participation in the women's doubles alongside her sister Venus Williams' doubles hopes. Dan Evans bid an emotional farewell to professional tennis after a final Wimbledon match, while Grigor Dimitrov made a winning return to the tournament after a difficult year. The performance of British players at Wimbledon has prompted renewed scrutiny, with 15 home players losing in the first round of singles. In other tennis news, the WTA Finals are moving to Indian Wells after the Women's Tennis Association ended its partnership with Saudi Arabia a year early.

Fantasy & Draft Outlook

Fantasy managers should consider trading for Guerrero Jr. and other players whose slumps are proving longer than expected but are not yet cause for major concern. Quarterback Jayden Daniels is among those identified as potential 'red flag' players who still warrant consideration in summer drafts, despite warning signs Liz Loza sees. The upcoming World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event, the sport's centerpiece, has seen significant developments since its last ESPN coverage, and a guide for lapsed fans offers insights into what to expect this year WSOP guide.

Team & League News

Team Scotland is ready for the Commonwealth Games, having undergone their kitting-out day and received various goodies Team Scotland kitted out. The Wales rugby squad settled a dispute with the Welsh Rugby Union over match fees just days before their Nations Championship opener against Fiji Wales squad dispute. Ireland, facing injury concerns, aims to start the inaugural Nations Championship with victories against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand, with a challenging away fixture against the All Blacks looming Ireland's Nations Championship bid. In club rugby, Northampton and Bath have been handed difficult draws in the Champions Cup, grouped with the Bulls and Montpellier. Scarlets announced a significant financial loss of £2.1m for the 2024-2025 season, citing challenging conditions Scarlets' financial loss.

MMA & Combat Sports

The mixed martial arts landscape has seen a mixed half-year, with the deepest weight classes experiencing significant activity, while other divisions have seen less action MMA divisional grades. In boxing, Jaron "Boots" Ennis has become a two-division champion and climbed to one spot higher in the latest ESPN pound-for-pound rankings Ennis climbs rankings. Briton Moses Itauma has been ordered to begin negotiations for a potential IBF heavyweight title fight against Frank Sanchez Itauma ordered to talks.

Basketball Developments

LeBron James is set to leave the LA Lakers and enter free agency this summer, potentially marking the final move of his illustrious career. He is reportedly a target for the Golden State Warriors James' next move. In the WNBA, the New York Liberty, led by Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart, defeated the Las Vegas Aces 93-85 to win the WNBA Commissioner's Cup for the second time. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has reported receiving death threats and racist abuse following an incident with Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark Thomas received threats. For fantasy women's basketball, Nelson-Ododa and Leite are among the players suggested for fantasy lineups this week Fantasy player additions. The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled for July 25 in Chicago, with discussions ongoing about which players should be selected as starters All-Star starter debate.

American Sports & College Football

The Supreme Court's ruling on transgender participation in sports allows states to ban transgender girls and women from female sports on grounds of safety and fairness, though it does not mandate such bans Supreme Court ruling impact. In college football, Michigan has dropped out of the top three in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings, with an analysis of the most impactful newcomer for every roster College football rankings. Elite 11 and summer evaluations have led to significant upward movement in quarterback rankings, with a new five-star player bolstering Texas A&M's recruiting class Elite 11 QB updates. The USMNT's coach, Mauricio Pochettino, has described their round-of-32 World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina as akin to "the final of the World Cup" USMNT coach's view. Brazil narrowly avoided a World Cup upset, defeating Japan 2-1 to advance to the round of, prompting questions about the team's aging core Brazil World Cup win. Ronald Koeman has resigned as head coach of the Netherlands following their World Cup exit Koeman steps down.

Hockey & Other Sports

The NHL free agency period is set to begin on June 30, with teams actively signing veteran players NHL free agency tracker. A look at remaining NHL trade candidates suggests several difference-makers could be on the move this summer NHL trade candidates. In cycling, Josh Tarling is set to make his Tour de France debut just three weeks after breaking his collarbone and undergoing surgery Tarling's Tour de France debut. England's captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, has been cleared to play in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa Sciver-Brunt fit to play. Coach Sir Kevin Sinfield believes England is well-prepared for the challenges of playing at altitude against South Africa England prepared for altitude. Former spinner Alex Hartley expressed strong confidence in England's current cricket form, stating they are playing their best in years England playing well. Northern Ireland sprinter Lauren Roy expressed disappointment at missing out on selection for the Commonwealth Games, feeling it was a punishment Roy Commonwealth Games omission.

Player Movement & Draft Analysis

Free agent forward Dean Wade has agreed to a four-year, $39 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers Wade joins 76ers. The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga, which spanned a year, has concluded with his departure from the Milwaukee Bucks, potentially creating significant ripple effects across the league Giannis trade details. A review of historical draft debates examines significant decisions made by teams with the No. 1 pick and evaluates their success Top draft debates.