General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 21, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

Golf

Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open title, navigating the challenging Shinnecock Hills course with a four-shot lead heading into the final round. Despite pressure from world number one Scottie Scheffler, Clark maintained his composure, ultimately holding off the field to claim the championship, 46. Clark also set a new 36-hole scoring record at Shinnecock Hills, finishing at 6-under-par 134 after rounds of 64 and 69. Rory McIlroy, however, found the course unforgiving, stating Shinnecock Hills "won the battle over me" after finishing six over par. Meanwhile, Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty for throwing a club during the opening round, marking the first such penalty under the new code of conduct for major championships. In a touching moment, 17-year-old Miles Russell surprised his father by having him caddie on the 18th hole of the U.S. Open, allowing his father to carry his son's clubs for the final stretch.

Tennis

Serena Williams will make a surprise singles return at Wimbledon after accepting a wildcard entry into the ladies' singles draw. This marks a significant comeback for the tennis icon. In the men's game, Francisco Cerundolo captured the biggest title of his career at Queen's, fighting back to defeat Tommy Paul in the longest men's final at the event. Arthur Fery's run at Queen's concluded in the quarter-finals with a narrow loss to Cerundolo. Corentin Moutet faced significant financial penalties, being fined $40,000 for using profane language seven times in a live BBC television interview at Queen's Club, resulting in him losing almost his entire prize money. Jack Draper is set to return from injury at Eastbourne, with Andy Murray now serving as his new coach . Emma Raducanu, however, opted not to accept a wildcard for Eastbourne. Jessica Pegula defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the Berlin Open final, with Sabalenka admitting she now understands what it feels like to play against herself after losing a deciding set without winning a game. Taylor Fritz continued his strong grass-court form by beating Alexander Zverev for a second time to reach the Halle final. Frances Tiafoe ultimately won the all-American Halle final against Fritz. Marie Bouzkova overcame an ankle injury to win the Nottingham Open, securing her first grass-court singles title.

Cricket

England's cricket team is facing significant questions following an "awful fortnight". The team suffered a crushing 253-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, compounding a miserable period. Debutant wicketkeeper James Rew dropped crucial catches, and Henry Nicholls scored a century for New Zealand, further damaging England's position. Pace bowler Josh Tongue acknowledged that England missed the presence of their absent captain, Ben Stokes. Stokes, however, made a notable return for Durham, scoring 95 runs against Northamptonshire while England struggled in the Test match. Doubts surrounding Stokes' "state of mind" following a London nightclub incident have been met with bewilderment by Durham chief executive Tim Bostock. Despite the team's struggles, England's batting showed promise in the Women's T20 World Cup, with an impressive performance against Scotland . Hosts England are now closing in on a semi-final place after a 38-run victory. Beth Mooney scored a half-century for Australia against the Netherlands, but retired hurt during their unbeaten run in the tournament. New Zealand kept their World Cup hopes alive with a narrow four-run win over Ireland. Kieron Pollard broke Chris Gayle's record to become the all-time leading run-scorer in T20 cricket. In a remarkable display of rapid scoring, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit a record 11-ball fifty in a List A match.

Rugby Union

Northampton Saints secured their third English title by defeating Exeter Chiefs in a compelling Premiership final. George Hendy's two tries were instrumental in Northampton's victory. This win raises questions about whether this Northampton team could become one of English rugby's all-time greats. Leinster retained their United Rugby Championship title with a dominant 36-7 victory over the Bulls at Croke Park. Captain Caelan Doris will undergo checks for a new injury sustained during the final. George North will bring his professional rugby career to a close by playing for the Barbarians against Wales. Veteran prop James Slipper has reversed his decision to retire and has been named in the Wallabies squad for the upcoming Nations Championship. Benhard Janse van Rensburg's enthusiasm has impressed his new England teammates ahead of his potential debut.

Other Sports

In the Men's College World Series finals, North Carolina cooled off Oklahoma with a 6-2 victory in Game, forcing a decisive Game. Ryan Garner achieved a childhood dream by winning the WBC interim super-featherweight title with a dominant performance over Michael Magnesi. Manchester Thunder won the Netball Super League Grand Final, defeating defending champions London Pulse in front of 8,000 fans. Marc Marquez won the Czech GP, while Moto GP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi served a one-race suspension. The London Marathon is set to become a two-day event in 2026. In athletics, Charlotte Henrich was among the Welsh medallists at the British Championships. Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the 400m final moments before the race due to injury concerns. Asha Philip, a two-time Olympic medallist, has announced her retirement from athletics. Amy Hunt retained her British 100m title, while Romell Glave became the men's 100m champion for the first time.

Basketball

The Dallas Wings staged a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback, exploding for a season-high 36 points to rally from a 15-point deficit and stun the Sky 93-92. Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA single-game record with nine 3-pointers, scoring a career-high 37 points in the process. Rookie Olivia Miles, despite a season-low seven points on 1-of-10 shooting in the Lynx's 81-75 win over the Valkyries, was called a "tremendous growth point" by the team. The Atlanta Dream held off a late surge from the Indiana Fever to win an early-season contest between two title contenders, 108-101. Azzi Fudd, the top pick in the WNBA draft, will participate in Project B during the offseason. Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice of the Toronto are expected to miss significant time due to injuries.

Soccer

Paraguay secured the top spot in World Cup Group D after a 1-0 victory over Turkey, despite playing with ten men for more than half the match. Miguel Almirón received a red card for an altercation during Paraguay's match against Türkiye. Spain forward Lamine Yamal stated he is "ready" to play but acknowledged that playing a full game is not currently advisable. Japan's dominant World Cup performance suggests they are on the right path to potentially challenging for the title. Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé criticized Germany's "lack of fair play" during their World Cup defeat. Sibling rivals are set to compete for different nations at the World Cup, with seven pairs of brothers participating in the tournament.