General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: July 3, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Tennis & Golf

Wimbledon continued with Taylor Fritz advancing past compatriot Patrick Kypson in straight sets to reach the third round. He was joined by Arthur Fery, who kept British hopes alive by fighting back from a set down, though Katie Swan and Jacob Fearnley were eliminated. Defending champion Iga Swiatek cruised past Karolina Pliskova in her third-round match, with her sports psychologist detailing her mental strategy for bagels. Grigor Dimitrov also extended his Wimbledon run, overcoming Jakub Mensik. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic urged the public to "cool off a little bit" regarding criticism of Serena Williams' return to singles play earlier this week. In golf, Phil Mickelson denied misconduct allegations from former clubs, while President Donald Trump plans to visit the Irish Open at his Doonbeg resort in September later this year.

Soccer & World Cup

Portugal secured a dramatic victory over Croatia to advance to the World Cup's last, setting up a clash with Spain next round. The U.S. women's national team's win against Bosnia-Herzegovina set a domestic ratings record for English-language telecasts, drawing over 24.4 million viewers. Mikel Oyarzabal has emerged as Spain's standout player in the World Cup squad so far. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has logged significant travel, flying approximately 39,000 miles across World Cup host nations on his private jet during the tournament.

Basketball & WNBA

Angel Reese voiced her strong disapproval, calling it "disrespectful" that the Eastern Conference-leading Chicago Sky had no starters selected for the WNBA All-Star Game this season. Conversely, the Indiana Fever will have three starters in the game, with Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston confirmed as starters for the East as announced. The WNBA's top players were ranked, featuring former MVPs and promising rookies eight weeks into the season.

Cycling & Athletics

Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has announced his retirement from professional cycling, concluding an illustrious career this week. In swimming, Northern Ireland's Bethany Firth broke her own S14 100m backstroke world record at the Dutch National Championships in Eindhoven on Thursday.

Boxing & Combat Sports

The landscape of heavyweight boxing is experiencing a "boom" in Britain, with fighters like Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Frazer Clarke emerging as elite talents, suggesting a strong future for the division in the UK. Jaron "Boots" Ennis has solidified his standing in the pound-for-pound rankings, becoming a two-division champion this week.

Rugby & GAA

The Welsh Sports Hall of Fame is set to induct rugby legend Ray Gravell, a former Wales and Lions centre, into its ranks. In advance of their match against Fiji, Wales head coach Steve Tandy expressed relief that the payment dispute between players and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has been resolved prior to the opener. George Furbank is slated to make his first England start in nearly two years against South Africa in Johannesburg for the Nations Championship opener on Saturday. Scotland will be without Finn Russell for their Nations Championship opener against Argentina, though Jonny Gray returns to the squad after an absence. Jamie Osborne has been given an opportunity to prove his credentials as a winger for Ireland amidst injuries and player departures this season.

Cricket

England's women's cricket team has advanced to the T20 World Cup final after a commanding victory over South Africa, setting up a championship match against Australia on Sunday. England has significantly improved its fielding performance, a former weakness, through dedicated practice and a unique "disco jacket" approach this season.

Other Sports News

The World Series of Poker main event is set to commence in Las Vegas this year. Jockey Frankie Dettori is recovering in the hospital after sustaining broken ribs in a car crash on Wednesday evening. Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn has been indicted on a felony charge related to alleged vandalism of the Reflecting Pool on Thursday. A Florida judge has granted prosecutors access to Tiger Woods' medical records related to his March vehicle crash and subsequent arrest this year. ESPN is opposing potential media access limits and a gag order in the retrial for Rashaun Jones, accused in the killing of a Miami football teammate in 2006. The "Enhanced Games," which permitted performance-enhancing drug use, concluded with only one world record broken, though participating athletes received substantial financial rewards for their efforts. The NFL draft class of 2027 is seeing Ohio State make significant moves in the rankings, with other schools also vying for top recruits as the race heats up. College football's best players at each jersey number were debated by ESPN staff over the past few months. Michigan has dropped out of the top 3 in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 college football rankings, with minimal movement among other top teams this season. The future of LeBron James' next team is being analyzed, with potential fits including the Cavaliers and Warriors for his 24th season. The ATP Tour is facing accusations from leading doubles players of attempting to dismantle doubles as a viable professional career this year.