General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 7, 2026, 5:45 AM ET

Tennis and Combat Sports

The tennis world is bracing for the return of Serena Williams at Queen's Club next week, while the French Open has produced a series of unexpected results. Flavio Cobolli reached the final after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to a virus, setting up a clash with Alexander Zverev. On the women's side, Maja Chwalinska is one win away from a title after a remarkable run as a qualifier, while Nelly Korda shares the lead at the US Women's Open after carding a four-under par. In wheelchair tennis, Tokito Oda defeated Alfie Hewett for the second consecutive year in the singles final, though Hewett secured a seventh straight French Open doubles title alongside Gordon Reid.

In the MMA and boxing spheres, Gabriel Bonfim moved to 20-1 after dominating Belal Muhammad at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. The UFC is also making a massive statement with a 92-foot-tall arena built on the White House lawn, a structure President Donald Trump suggests may remain permanently. Meanwhile, Dana White claims Alex Pereira will be the GOAT if he defeats Ciryl Gane. In the UK, Chris Billam-Smith won by TKO in seven rounds against Ryan Rozicki, marking Zuffa Boxing's debut in the region despite legal challenges from rival promoter Boxxer.

NBA and WNBA Action

The New York Knicks took a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals after a critical error by Victor Wembanyama gave New York control of the series. The high stakes of the finals have drawn unusual attention, including a social media backlash where Elmo was called a traitor for not fully backing the Knicks. Off the court, NBA commissioner Adam Silver warned fans about the dramatic consequences of court invasions, while Terry Rozier has requested modified release conditions in his gambling case to pursue free agency.

In the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx are off to the league's best start, led by rookie Olivia Miles who hit eight 3-pointers to break a record previously tied by Caitlin Clark. Clark herself scored 17 points and provided eight assists to lead the Fever over the Dream, despite vomiting at halftime. However, the Liberty will be shorthanded as Sabrina Ionescu is out due to back soreness.

Rugby and Field Sports

Leinster advanced to the URC final after a bruising semi-final win over the Stormers, a victory captain Caelan Doris says was fueled by the motivation of departing players. In contrast, the Glasgow Warriors suffered heartbreak as the Bulls recovered from an 18-point deficit to knock them out of the tournament. In the English Premiership, Exeter beat Saracens 32-12, a result that sent Exeter to the play-offs and ended the tenure of long-serving boss Mark McCall, who reflected on the unity the club showed during a previous salary cap scandal. Bath also secured a home semi-final after edging past Leicester Tigers.

In rugby league, Wakefield Trinity climbed to third in the Super League table following a last-gasp win over Hull KR, though boss Daryl Powell is now calling for the abolition of captain's challenges. Meanwhile, Warrington moved level on points with Leeds at the top of the Super League thanks to two second-half tries from Josh Smith.

International Football and Soccer

The USMNT is preparing for the World Cup, but coach Mauricio Pochettino is frustrated that Chris Richards will miss the final friendly with an ankle injury. The team's trajectory has seen a familial shift, as Sebastian Berhalter is set to play two years after the firing of his father, Gregg. In Wales, Craig Bellamy has reached the midway point of his four-year deal with the FAW, while the women's national team aims to recover from a poor trip to Montenegro. International frustration was evident as former captain Marissa Callaghan criticized a decision not to give a red card to Turkey's Busem Seker during a 2-1 loss.

MLB and Baseball News

The MLB award race remains dominated by Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, who lead the MVP odds. Fantasy managers are currently weighing potential trades for Mike Trout and analyzing the progress of former high picks who are struggling to hit their stride. On the collegiate level, Texas won its second straight WCWS title with a 4-1 win over Texas Tech, highlighted by a home run from Kayden Henry and the strength of slugger Katie Stinson. However, Texas Tech's football program faces a setback as the NCAA rejected an appeal to reinstate quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

Other Sports Highlights

In horse racing, Golden Tempo won at Belmont five weeks after the Kentucky Derby, and Thundering On surged from last to win the Epsom Oaks. In motorsports, Michael Dunlop extended his record at the Isle of Man TT to 36 wins, while the F1 paddock is dealing with the absence of Ferrari's Frederic Vasseur for qualifying due to medical reasons. Audi has also pushed for turbos to remain in future engine regulations.

Other notable results include Jonny Bairstow inspiring Yorkshire to a 106-run win over Lancashire in the T20 Blast, and Glamorgan's last-ball boundary to beat Somerset. In cricket, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned a call-up to India's T20 squad for the tour of England and Ireland. In athletics, Molly Caudery and Georgia Hunter Bell won the pole vault and 1500m at the Rome Diamond League. Finally, Katie Taylor is preparing for her professional swan song at Croke Park on September 5.