General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 14, 2026, 11:47 PM ET

College Baseball

Troy University kept its College World Series run alive with a dramatic 12-8 victory over Ole Miss on Sunday, using a four-run seventh inning to advance in Omaha. The Trojans' potent offense has become the story of the MCWS, while Ole Miss fell short despite Will Furniss following in his father's footsteps as the son of a two-time MCWS champion attempted to lead the Rebels to a title. Troy's remarkable journey has been fueled by timely hitting and strong pitching, keeping their championship hopes intact in their first-ever MCWS appearance.

Golf

Bud Cauley's emotional RBC Canadian Open victory marked his first PGA Tour title in his 239th start, coming just over two years after returning from a serious car accident. The 36-year-old's triumph was tempered by Brooks Koepka's withdrawal due to hand injury, potentially jeopardizing the former world No. 1's status for the upcoming U.S. Open. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari win at Barcelona served as redemption after questioning his move to the Italian team, with the seven-time champion calling it "beyond wildest dreams" as he never gave up hope on his Ferrari dream.

Motor Sports

Toyota reclaimed the Le Mans 24 Hours crown by surviving a late battle with BMW and Cadillac, ending Ferrari's recent domination of the prestigious endurance race. In Formula, Hamilton's stunning Barcelona victory moved him to the top of the podium for the first time with Ferrari, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli suffered a late retirement. McLaren's Oscar Piastri remained "pretty mind-blown" about the Monaco penalty decision being overturned, and Mercedes requested a right of review regarding the same incident that has shaken up the championship standings.

Tennis

Emma Raducanu's wait for a first title since her 2021 US Open triumph continues after falling in the Queen's Club final to Croatia's Donna Vekic, though there were huge positives to take ahead of Wimbledon. Katie Boulter celebrated the biggest win of her career by ranking, stunning world No. 2 Elena Rybakina to reach the Queen's semi-finals. Serena Williams will partner Karolina Muchova at the Berlin Open as her comeback gains momentum, and British pole vault record holder Molly Caudery underwent emergency spinal surgery, leaving her "absolutely heartbroken" to miss upcoming championships.

Basketball

The New York Liberty clinched their Commissioner's Cup final berth with an 86-64 victory over the Washington Mystics, while Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White downplayed reports of team discord following their win over Connecticut. In WNBA history, Kelsey Plum dropped 43 points and Kahleah Copper added 41, becoming the first opponents to record dueling 40-point games. Connecticut's Paige Bueckers made history alongside Aliyah Boston, as the duo became the first teammates with 30-point double-doubles in the same game. The Knicks' NBA Finals run overshadowed the World Cup in New York as the city celebrates its first championship in 53 years.

Boxing & UFC

Former world champions Gennadiy Golovkin, Antonio Tarver and Nigel Benn took their place in the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday, cementing their legacies in the sport. Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez stopped Antonio Vargas with a sixth-round knockout to become a world champion in a third weight class, improving to 24-0 and carrying the torch for lower divisions. Ilia Topuria could spoil UFC's White House celebration as the promotion awards record-high bonuses of $400,000 for fight of the night and $425,000 for top performances at the historic South Lawn event.

Cricket

India opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a 64-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan, led by Smriti Mandhana's 68 as the women's tournament coexists with the football World Cup rather than being overshadowed. Australia laid down an early marker with a 65-run win over South Africa, while Bangladesh avoided upset against the Netherlands to edge past the newcomers. England's Charlotte Edwards faces her first true test as 17 previous T20 World Cup games have yielded 17 losses for Ireland, and former England cricketer Kirsty Gordon eyes an upset against her old teammates with Scotland in the tournament.

Rugby Union

England's men secured FIH Pro League victories over Argentina and Australia while the women fell twice to Germany, highlighting the crucial moment for the sport in 2026. Exeter Chiefs reached the Prem final through Henry Slade's leadership, with boss Rob Baxter calling it one of his greatest achievements after a remarkable turnaround. Northampton overcame Leicester in an East Midlands derby classic, with George Furbank scoring two tries in his final home game. Wales will face England's Littler and Humphries in the World Cup of Darts quarter-finals after Jonny Clayton and Nick Kenny defeated the USA 8-5.

Rugby League

Wigan Warriors returned to the top of the Women's Super League with a 56-12 victory over Huddersfield, running in 10 tries to maintain their perfect record. Josh Charnley set a new Super League record with his 272nd try, scoring a hat-trick as Leigh Leopards beat Bradford Bulls. Noah Hodkinson scored four tries as Wigan thumped Wakefield Trinity 48-10, moving the Warriors to fourth place in the standings.

American Football

Denny Hamlin won his third consecutive NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway, passing the late Kyle Busch for ninth on the all-time wins list. The milestone victory extends Hamlin's hot streak as he continues to climb the ranks of NASCAR's greatest drivers. New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn emphasized adding mass to improve his team, stating "it's a big man's game" in explaining his roster-building philosophy.

Other Sports

Great Britain's Joe Clarke claimed World Cup gold in kayak cross in Germany, marking a strong start to the season for British paddlers. Trailfinders reached their first Premiership Women's Rugby final by holding off reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury 29-26 in a thrilling semifinal. Sussex moved to the top of the County Championship as James Coles followed his double century with three wickets against Glamorgan. Wales and Tottenham legend Cliff Jones was made an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list at age, recognizing his contributions to sport.