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Last updated: July 1, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

NBA & Transactions

Free agent forward Dean Wade has agreed to a four-year, $39 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to sources. Wade lands deal. As LeBron James contemplates his next move after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, potential landing spots for his 24th season are being analyzed, with the Cavaliers and Warriors among the possibilities. LeBron's next team. The NBA free agency period is underway, with teams looking to make significant additions. NHL free agency tracker.

Wimbledon Tennis

Coco Gauff navigated a challenging second-round match, ultimately defeating Solana Sierra 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7) to advance to the third round at Wimbledon. Gauff rallies reach. Gauff drew inspiration from a past victory over Venus Williams, noting a sense of déjà vu during her hard-fought win. Gauff sparks nostalgia. Meanwhile, Barbora Krejcikova staged a stunning upset over fifth seed Mirra Andreeva, dedicating her victory to her niece. Krejcikova stuns Andreeva. Nick Kyrgios's return to Wimbledon ended in defeat in the men's doubles, accompanied by an audible expletive directed at an umpire. Kyrgios swears umpire. Serena Williams' singles return was met with defeat in a three-set thriller against Maya Joint, raising questions about her future participation in the women's doubles. Williams falls short. Marcus Willis, known for his past match against Roger Federer, is back at Wimbledon, reflecting on his career. Cult hero returns. Grigor Dimitrov made a winning comeback after a difficult previous year. Dimitrov makes winning return. The struggles of British players at Wimbledon have prompted further analysis of the sport's challenges in the UK. British inquest.

College Football Recruiting

Ohio State has secured a commitment from five-star wide receiver Jett Harrison, the younger brother of former Buckeyes star Marvin Harrison Jr., for their 2028 class. Harrison pipeline grows. The rankings for elite quarterbacks and other top prospects have seen movement, with a new five-star player boosting the Texas A&M recruiting class. Elite 11 analysis. Texas A&M continues to build its highly-rated class, which now includes 23 five-star prospects. A&M adds haul.

Fantasy Sports & Player Analysis

Fantasy managers are assessing potential trades, with several players experiencing prolonged slumps that may not be cause for concern. Trade for stars. Fantasy football analysts are identifying players with potential "red flags" but who may still be worth drafting. Red flag players. Fantasy basketball players can look to add Nelson-Ododa and Leite to their lineups. Top player pickups. Fantasy sports insights are being provided for baseball news, including actionable takeaways. Fantasy baseball news.

International Rugby & Cricket

Wales's rugby squad has resolved a dispute with the Welsh Rugby Union over match fees just days before their Nations Championship opener against Fiji. Wales squad dispute. England's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa will see captain Nat Sciver-Brunt return after being passed fit. Sciver-Brunt fit to play. Coach Sir Kevin Sinfield believes England is well-prepared for the altitude challenge in their match against South Africa. Cope altitude. The first T20 match between England and India was abandoned due to rain. T20 abandoned for rain. Scarlets rugby club announced a loss of £2.1 million for the 2024-2025 season. Scarlets announce loss. Northampton and Bath have been drawn into a challenging Champions Cup pool, facing the Bulls and Montpellier. Tough Champions Cup draws.

WNBA

The New York Liberty have captured the WNBA Commissioner's Cup title, defeating the Las Vegas Aces 93-85. Liberty top Aces. Sabrina Ionescu led the Liberty with 26 points, and Breanna Stewart added 25 in the victory. Ionescu and Liberty win. The Minnesota Lynx have climbed to the top spot in the WNBA Power Rankings, while the Las Vegas Aces remain at No. 2. WNBA Power Rankings. Discussions are underway regarding which players should be selected as starters for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago. All-Star starters. Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has reported receiving death threats and racist abuse following an incident with Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever. Thomas got death threats.

Other Sports News

The Women's Tennis Association is ending its partnership with Saudi Arabia to host the season-ending Finals a year early, with the tournament relocating to Indian Wells. WTA Finals move. Northern Ireland sprinter Lauren Roy expressed disappointment at being omitted from the Commonwealth Games selection. Roy feels punished. Josh Tarling is set to make his Tour de France debut just three weeks after breaking his collarbone. Tarling's Tour debut. Moses Itauma has been ordered to negotiate a fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight title. Itauma ordered to talks. The USMNT's coach, Mauricio Pochettino, described their upcoming match against Bosnia-Herzegovina as a "World Cup final." USMNT faces 'final'. The Supreme Court ruling regarding transgender participation in sports allows states to ban transgender girls and women, but does not mandate it. Supreme Court ruling. Team Scotland has been kitted out for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Team Scotland kitting-out. Jaron "Boots" Ennis has climbed to one spot on the pound-for-pound boxing rankings after becoming a two-division champion. Men's boxing rankings.