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Last updated: July 4, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

Rugby Union

South Africa demonstrated their championship pedigree by overwhelming England in a bruising encounter, leaving Eddie Jones' side with a significant losing streak to address. In the Nations Championship, Wales opened their campaign with a convincing 39-24 victory over Fiji, while Ireland snatched a dramatic 33-31 win against Australia, with Hugo Keenan making an outstanding return. The All Blacks also kicked off the new competition with a thrilling 30-26 win over France in Christchurch. Meanwhile, George Furbank has been ruled out of England's Nations Championship opener against South Africa due to appendicitis.

Tennis

Wimbledon has been rocked by major upsets as defending champion Iga Swiatek was defeated by Alexandra Eala, who dedicated her victory to "all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks." Elena Rybakina also fell, becoming the highest seed to exit the tournament in a straight-sets loss to Elise Mertens. Amidst these shocks, British wildcard Arthur Fery continued his unexpected run, fighting off Zizou Bergs in a five-set epic, including three nosebleeds, to reach the fourth round. Fery is now the sole Briton remaining in the singles draw.

Cricket

England's women's cricket team is heading into the T20 World Cup final with renewed belief, aiming to replicate their iconic 2017 World Cup triumph against Australia. Fans are anticipating a massive crowd for the final, and organisers have eased concerns about a clash between team warm-ups and a performance by pop star Rita Ora. The psychological battle ahead of the final is also being considered, with questions raised about whether Australia holds a mental edge. Meanwhile, in domestic T20 action, Notts Outlaws stayed top of the North Group in the T20 Blast after a narrow win over Lancashire.

Motorsport

The British Grand Prix is set to draw a massive crowd, with close to 180,000 people expected at Silverstone. However, hopes for a home winner are tempered, with concerns that home favorite Antonelli might struggle to contend. In Formula, Red Bull Junior driver Fionn McLaughlin scored his first points by finishing ninth in the sprint race at Silverstone.

Cycling

Jonas Vingegaard has taken the yellow jersey on the opening stage of the Tour de France, winning the team time trial in a tense finish and edging out rival Tadej Pogačar.

GAA Hurling

Galway booked their spot in the All-Ireland Hurling final for the first time since 2018, dominating Cork with a decisive 2-26 to 1-18 victory at Croke Park.

Golf

YouTube sensation Brad Dalke is thrilled by the support he has received on his DP World Tour debut.

Other Sports & Events

The iconic Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is approaching, with Joey Chestnut aiming for his record-extending 18th Mustard Belt. In a more unusual competition, the "world's largest wiener dog race" at the Starkville Derby has drawn international attention and thousands of spectators. World Series of Poker main event defending champion Michael Mizrachi is under the chip average as he begins his title defense. In basketball, Caitlin Clark has condemned hatred directed towards her and other WNBA players, stating she will not play on Sunday. ESPN also released a feature on impactful sports photos in American history, compiled by a panel of experts. Finally, in a significant MLB redraft analysis, experts debated potential picks from three years' worth of prospects.