General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 6, 2026, 2:59 AM ET

NFL/NBA/MLB/NHL

The offseason rumor mill is already churning as NHL insiders identify potential trade candidates including Auston Matthews and Jason Robertson among the top difference-makers who could swap franchises this summer. Meanwhile, the NCAA has denied Texas Tech's appeal to reinstate quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, ending his collegiate career amid academic violations. In baseball, a group of highly-touted prospects are taking longer than expected to reach their potential, from Japanese star Yu Darvish to former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Harper as fantasy managers reassess values heading into summer free agency. NBA guard Terry Rozier has petitioned the court to modify his release conditions as he attempts to recoup lost salary and pursue free agency opportunities following his gambling-related suspension.

Ohio State University has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle hundreds of legal claims from former student athletes who alleged sexual abuse by a team doctor decades ago. Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who led the franchise to its first Super Bowl victory in 2014, announced his retirement at age 37 after unsuccessful attempts to continue his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Soccer & International Football

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino voiced frustration after revealing that first-choice center back Chris Richards will miss the team's final pre-World Cup friendly with an ankle injury, complicating defensive preparations for the tournament. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey dismissed reports of a potential super league between his conference and the Big Ten as "not consistent with the truth," maintaining that current conference structures remain intact. Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan criticized officiating decisions after Turkey striker Busem Seker avoided a red card despite controversial handball before scoring the decisive goal in a 2-1 loss.

England captain Ben Stokes warned that players could abandon international cricket if the ECB takes a hardline stance on Indian Premier League participation, as the board considers stricter policies for the lucrative T20 competition. Stokes also insisted England do not require "massive change" despite their 4-1 Ashes series defeat in Australia, emphasizing continuity in the squad's development.

Tennis

Alexander Zverev remains the men's favorite at the French Open while Mirra Andreeva leads the women's odds board, but the tournament has been reshaped by unexpected withdrawals and breakthrough performances. Matteo Berrettini said he is "tired of retiring" from matches after another injury ended his hopes of capturing a first major title at Roland Garros. Italy's Flavio Cobolli advanced to the semifinals after defeating No. 4 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, setting up an all-Italian clash with Matteo Arnaldi who withdrew before their scheduled semifinal due to illness.

Qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her dream run by defeating Anna Kalinskaya to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal, crediting a small tattoo on her wrist for giving meaning to her remarkable breakthrough. On the women's side, Marta Kostyuk became the first Ukrainian woman to reach the French Open semifinals, completing a journey that began amid war and uncertainty in her home country.

Golf

Jennifer Kupcho made a strong start to the US Women's Open, leading after the first round by one shot as she seeks her first major championship. Scottie Scheffler scouted Shinnecock Hills Golf Club ahead of the U.S. Open scheduled for June 18-21, looking to complete his career Grand Slam at the challenging Long Island course.

Boxing & MMA

UFC president Dana White declared that two-weight champion Alex Pereira will surpass Jon Jones as the greatest MMA fighter of all time if he defeats Ciryl Gane at the White House on June. The UFC's White House