General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 6, 2026, 8:53 PM ET

Horse Racing & Motorsports

Golden Tempo secured the Belmont Stakes, completing the third leg of the Triple Crown for trainer Cherie DeVaux. Meanwhile, Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur missed Monaco Grand Prix qualifying for medical reasons, while Michael Dunlop extended his Isle of Man TT record to 36 wins after claiming victories in the second Supersport and Sportbike races.

Tennis & Wheelchair Sports

Serena Williams' return to tennis at Queen's Club remains shrouded in uncertainty, with details scarce despite the anticipation. In Paris, Alexander Zverev faces Flavio Cobolli in an unexpected French Open final after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to illness. Britain's Alfie Hewett lost the wheelchair singles final to Japan's Tokito Oda for the second consecutive year, though he and Gordon Reid secured their seventh straight wheelchair doubles title.

Boxing & Combat Sports

Zuffa Boxing made its UK debut with Chris Billam-Smith's technical knockout victory over Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth, despite legal challenges from rival promoter Boxxer. UFC president Dana White declared Alex Pereira the greatest MMA fighter of all time if he defeats Ciryl Gane at the White House event, while the 92-foot-tall UFC arena at the White House continues to draw attention.

Rugby Union & League

Leinster advanced to the URC final for the second year running, overcoming the Stormers 20-11 in a semi-final where captain Caelan Doris credited departing players for providing extra motivation. Bath secured a home semi-final by edging Leicester 17-15, while Exeter ended Saracens' era by defeating them 32-12 to claim a play-off spot and conclude Mark McCall's tenure. Wakefield Trinity's last-second win over Hull KR lifted them to third in the Super League, and Daryl Powell called for abolishing captain's challenges in rugby league.

Basketball & WNBA

Victor Wembanyama's error handed the Knicks a 2-0 NBA Finals lead over the Spurs, while commissioner Adam Silver warned fans about "dramatic consequences" following court invasions. In the WNBA, Sabrina Ionescu missed the Liberty's game against the Fever due to back soreness, while Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's rookie record with eight 3-pointers. Clark herself overcame vomiting at halftime to post 17 points and eight assists in the Fever's win.

Baseball & NCAA

Ohio State settled sexual-abuse claims for $100 million, while Texas Tech's quarterback Brendan Sorsby lost his NCAA eligibility appeal. Kayden Henry's walk-off homer gave Texas a 4-1 WCWS title win over Texas Tech, securing their second straight national championship.

Soccer & Cricket

Wales's Women's World Cup qualifier against Montenegro was diverted to Italy due to bad weather, complicating their campaign. Meanwhile, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned his first India T20 call-up, and England's Ollie Robinson claimed three wickets in his first over in over two years against New Zealand.

Football & Golf

The NFL plans to expand international half-time shows, with Super Bowl-style events set to tour globally in 2026. In golf, Jennifer Kupcho leads the US Women's Open by one shot after the first round, while Glamorgan's last-ball boundary defeat of Somerset capped off T20 Blast action including Jonny Bairstow's 106-run Roses win for Yorkshire.

Miscellaneous

Former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who led Seattle to their 2014 Super Bowl win, retired at. The PGA Tour proposed a two-track model for 2028, splitting players between elite and developmental circuits.