General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 7, 2026, 2:48 AM ET

Horse Racing

Golden Tempo captured the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, completing the third leg of the Triple Crown five weeks after his Kentucky Derby triumph and cementing trainer Cherie DeVaux's place in racing history. The colt's victory came on a day when Thundering On rallied from last place to win the Epsom Oaks, with Irish champion jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle guiding the filly through a dramatic stretch run that saw her surge past the field in the final furlong.

Tennis

Alexander Zverev will face Flavio Cobolli in Sunday's French Open final after Cobolli advanced when Matteo Arnaldi withdrew with a virus, setting up an unexpected championship matchup. On the women's side, Mirra Andreeva opened as the favorite while qualifier Maja Chwalinska rides a wave of momentum toward an improbable title, her run fueled by personal redemption after the darkest period of her life. In wheelchair competition, Alfie Hewett fell to Tokito Oda in the singles final but rebounded with Gordon Reid to claim their seventh consecutive doubles crown, while Henry Patten booked a spot in the men's doubles final alongside Harri Heliovaara.

Soccer

Japan's World Cup preparations continue under their ambitious "100 Year Vision" as the Samurai Blue eye their first title, while United States coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed frustration over losing center back Chris Richards to an ankle injury before their final pre-tournament friendly. Former England manager Gareth Southgate called for different approaches to coaching boys and girls amid ongoing discussions about youth development, and Russell Wilson announced his retirement at, ending a career that included a Super Bowl victory with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014.

College Sports

Texas claimed its second consecutive Women's College World Series title with a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech, as Kayden Henry's home run powered the Longhorns' championship run. The victory came despite NiJaree Canady's efforts for Texas Tech, whose million-dollar pitcher reflected on her college career while Katie St. Pierre delivered clutch performances that embodied Texas' "Heart Attack Horns" mentality all season. In college football, free agency discussions are heating up as programs evaluate their rosters, with Miami surging in recruiting rankings for the 2027 class.

NBA & WNBA

Victor Wembanyama's critical error handed the New York Knicks a 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals, shifting momentum toward San Antonio's opponent. Meanwhile, Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's rookie record with eight 3-pointers in a performance that highlighted the Minnesota Lynx's strong start to the season. Clark herself played through illness to finish with 17 points and eight assists in Indiana's Commissioner's Cup opener, though Sabrina Ionescu will miss upcoming games due to back soreness. The WNBA's expansion teams exceed expectations while defending champions struggle to find consistency.

Boxing & MMA

Gabriel Bonfim delivered a dominant performance at UFC Fight Night, improving to 20-1 with a breakout victory over former champion Belal Muhammad that showcased his rising status in the welterweight division. Chris Billam-Smith secured a technical knockout win over Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth, marking Zuffa Boxing's successful UK debut despite legal challenges from rival promoter Boxxer. UFC president Dana White declared Alex Pereira the potential GOAT if he defeats Ciryl Gane at the White House event, where a 92-foot-tall temporary arena stands as testament to the promotion's growing mainstream appeal.

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