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Last updated: July 3, 2026, 11:33 AM ET

WIMBLEDON & TENNIS

Defending champion Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run at Wimbledon, powering past Karolina Pliskova in straight sets to reach the third round, earning an "A+" grade from Martina Navratilova, though Swiatek herself gave her performance a slightly lower mark. American Taylor Fritz also advanced, impressing with a clean win over compatriot Patrick Kypson to reach the same stage. Grigor Dimitrov extended his emotional return to the tournament with a victory over Jakub Mensik, continuing his Wimbledon journey after a tearful exit last year. Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka reached the fourth round for the first time in her career with a decisive win against Daria Kasatkina securing her best Wimbledon result. Arthur Fery emerged as the sole British hope in the singles draw, carrying national expectations into the third round. Amanda Anisimova also navigated a tough match, rallying with 20 aces to avoid an upset against Sofia Kenin. Novak Djokovic urged fans to "cool off" their criticism of Serena Williams following her singles return, defending the tennis icon after her early exit. In doubles action, British players Katie Boulter and Heather Watson exited in the first round.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

The MLB landscape is buzzing with potential player movement as the offseason progresses. With several deals already completed, speculation mounts around which difference-makers might be on the move with remaining trade candidates being closely watched. Fantasy baseball managers are looking for actionable takeaways from recent news, with one player hoping to move past a poor end to June and start July strong, seeking improved performance. In a unique development, a Florida judge has granted prosecutors access to Tiger Woods' medical records related to his March DUI arrest, allowing review of records as the legal process continues.

WNBA

The WNBA All-Star Game is drawing closer, with Chicago set to host on July 25. Discussions are underway regarding which players should earn starting nods, with a mix of MVPs like A'ja Wilson and promising rookies being considered among the league's top talent. Ranking 50 best players reveals a dynamic field eight weeks into the season. However, frustration is evident, with Angel Reese calling the Eastern Conference-leading Dream's lack of All-Star starters "a slap in the face" and labeling it "disrespectful" addressing All-Star snubs.

BOXING

The world of boxing is facing intense competition and debate over its future. A "Mexican Monster" and an "American prodigy" are proving that the sport can thrive amidst the challenges, highlighting boxing's survival. Jaron "Boots" Ennis has climbed to one spot on the pound-for-pound rankings after becoming a two-division champion, leading the rankings. Meanwhile, Britain is experiencing a significant surge in heavyweight talent, with fighters like Fury, Joshua, Dubois, and Itauma emerging, examining the UK's heavyweight boom.

RUGBY UNION

Fiji is aiming to replicate their familiar home atmosphere in Cardiff as they prepare to "host" Wales in the inaugural Nations Championship. The match is set to kick off on Saturday, with a look back at six memorable encounters between the two nations, recalling historic clashes. England's inexperienced forward contingent has been backed by captain Jamie George to make an impact in the final quarter against South Africa in Johannesburg. A victory against the Springboks in their stronghold, where England has not won in 54 years, could significantly revitalize Steve Borthwick's coaching regime backing inexperienced forwards. James Lowe's potential return to the Irish national team for the World Cup has not been entirely ruled out by head coach Andy Farrell, though Lowe's current playing commitments in Japan make it unlikely keeping World Cup door open.

CYCLING

Chris Froome, a four-time Tour de France winner, has announced his retirement from professional cycling, concluding an illustrious career. The 113th edition of the Tour de France is set to commence on July 4th in Barcelona, prompting a quiz on past winners since World War II testing Tour de France knowledge. Biniam Girmay is looking to recapture his past Tour de France success with his new team, aiming to reclaim the green jersey two years after making history seeking past glories.

MOTORSPORTS

Lewis Hamilton set the pace during practice for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, leading the session ahead of sprint qualifying. Hamilton noted that the new car designs will make Silverstone feel like a "completely different circuit" anticipating Silverstone changes. In road racing, Irish rider James Walsh tragically died following an accident at the Tandragee 100 event on Saturday mourning rider's death.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL & DRAFT PROSPECTS

ESPN's college football staff has undertaken a comprehensive project to identify the best player ever associated with each jersey number, debating historical players. The discussion extends to draft history, with debates surrounding the top overall picks and whether teams made the right decisions at number one analyzing No. 1 pick decisions. The question of whether No. 1 overall pick Skenes or Kurtz, and Wetherholt or Griffin, would be preferable is being explored in redraft scenarios combining three years of prospects redrafting top prospects. Comparisons are also being made between top 2026 draft prospects and their predecessors evaluating future draft talent. The Miami Dolphins have high expectations for defensive end Chop Robinson in 2026, following a lackluster previous year, with the team counting on his significant improvement expecting player leap.

SOCCER

The U.S. Women's National Team's victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina set a new domestic viewership record, drawing over 24.4 million English-language viewers on Fox Sports, making it the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history setting viewership records. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has accumulated significant travel mileage, logging approximately 39,000 miles on his private jet across World Cup host nations during the tournament tracking presidential travel. Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal has emerged as an under-the-radar standout in the World Cup squad, shining brightly thus far identifying Spanish star.

OTHER SPORTS NEWS

Joey Chestnut is preparing for his 18th attempt at the Mustard Belt on Friday, with his unparalleled eating prowess resulting in a remarkable win-loss record and extreme calorie consumption documenting eating dominance. The World Series of Poker main event is set to commence in Las Vegas, marking the beginning of the prestigious tournament starting poker championships. In a controversial move, the first Enhanced Games, which encouraged performance-enhancing drug use, concluded with only one world record broken, though participants received substantial financial rewards concluding enhanced games. The Gareth Gravell, a former Wales and Lions center, is slated for induction into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame honoring rugby legend. The GAA is reportedly scaling back redevelopment plans for Casement Park, with the projected capacity now expected to be considerably lower than the initially planned 34,000 adjusting stadium plans.

The Super League Magic Weekend has found a new home at Hill Dickinson Stadium, a move that has been met with praise from Wigan and St Helens coaches Matt Peet and Paul Rowley, who believe it enhances the event praising stadium move. In Northern Ireland, swimmer Bethany Firth broke her own S14 100m backstroke world record at the Dutch National Championships in Eindhoven setting new record. Leading male doubles players have expressed concerns about potential cutbacks on the ATP Tour, fearing the move could threaten the viability of doubles as a professional career voicing doubles player concerns. The Miami Herald's request for broader media access in the retrial of Rashaun Jones, accused in the 2006 killing of a Miami football teammate, is being opposed by ESPN, which is arguing against potential restrictions and gag orders opposing media limits.