General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Golf

Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills, battling a challenging course and vocal crowds. Clark held off Scottie Scheffler, leading by six shots heading into the final round, and ultimately broke the 36-hole scoring record. Rory McIlroy acknowledged the course "won the battle over me" after finishing six over par, while Joaquín Niemann was penalized two strokes for throwing a club. In a touching moment, 17-year-old Miles Russell surprised his father on the 18th hole by having his caddie hand over his clubs and bib. Miyu Yamashita denied Lottie Woad a third LPGA title with a final-round 64 and a playoff victory at the Meijer LPGA Classic.

Tennis

Jannik Sinner has cemented his status as the world's best player, with his journey to the top detailed. In the men's game, Francisco Cerundolo captured the biggest title of his career at Queen's, defeating Tommy Paul in a lengthy final. Taylor Fritz reached the Halle final by defeating Alexander Zverev, but ultimately lost to fellow American Frances Tiafoe in the championship match in an all-American final. Corentin Moutet faced significant financial penalties, fined $40,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct including profane language in a post-match interview. Jack Draper is set to return from injury at Eastbourne, with Andy Murray now serving as his coach, while Emma Raducanu declined a wildcard. Serena Williams will make a surprise singles return at Wimbledon after accepting a wildcard. Aryna Sabalenka battled into the Berlin Open semi-finals after losing a deciding set without a game in the previous round, while Jessica Pegula defeated her in the final. Marie Bouzkova overcame an ankle injury to win the Nottingham Open.

Soccer

The FIFA World Cup has seen sibling rivals lining up for different teams, with seven pairs of brothers competing. Japan's World Cup campaign is progressing with dominant displays, signaling they are on the right path. Spain's Lamine Yamal acknowledged he is not yet ready to play full 90-minute matches. In a controversial moment, Paraguay's Miguel Almirón was shown a red card for covering his mouth, though his team still managed a 1-0 win over Turkey. This result secured the top spot in Group D for the United States. Cape Verde's impressive World Cup run continues with a draw against Uruguay, keeping their hopes alive for the last 32. Ivory Coast's head coach criticized Germany for a "lack of fair play" during their World Cup defeat.

Rugby Union

Northampton Saints have secured their third English title, beating Exeter in a compelling final and potentially building a dynasty. Wales' national men's side faces a challenging summer of travel with little rest following the domestic season. Leinster retained their United Rugby Championship title with a dominant 36-7 victory over the Bulls. Ireland captain Caelan Doris will miss upcoming Nations Championship matches due to a foot injury, though he was part of Leinster's URC final win. Veteran prop James Slipper has reversed his international retirement and been named in the Wallabies squad. George North will conclude his professional rugby career playing for the Barbarians against Wales.

Cricket

England's cricket team is facing questions following an extraordinary and difficult fortnight. The team suffered a crushing 253-run defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, with debutant wicketkeeper James Rew dropping crucial catches and Henry Nicholls scoring a century. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been withdrawn from county games and deemed "blameless for violent conduct" following a nightclub incident, indicating their availability for the third Test against New Zealand. Joe Root held off defeat on the final day, while Stokes scored 95 for Durham. England's batting order showed promise with a 61-run partnership between Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson. Kieron Pollard has broken Chris Gayle's record as the most prolific run-scorer in T20 cricket history. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged, hit a record 11-ball fifty in a List A match.

WNBA

The WNBA saw a buzzer-beating finish as Nneka Ogwumike's three-pointer lifted the Sparks past the Liberty. In a high-scoring affair, Marina Mabrey of Toronto tied the WNBA single-game record with nine 3-pointers, scoring a career-high 37 points. The Dallas Wings staged a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback, rallying from 15 points down to stun the Sky 93-92. Rookie Olivia Miles had a season-low scoring output, but the Lynx viewed it as a growth opportunity. Azzi Fudd, the top draft pick, will participate in Project B this offseason. Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice of the Tempo are expected to miss extended periods due to injury.

Athletics

Charlotte Henrich was among the Welsh medallists at the British Athletics Championships on the second day of competition. Amy Hunt retained her British 100m title, while Romell Glave claimed the men's 100m championship for the first time. Two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip announced her retirement from athletics. Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the 400m final moments before the race due to an undisclosed issue. Neil Gourley expressed his strong desire to compete at the Commonwealth Games, joking he "will be there if I have to crawl round the four laps of the track."

Boxing & Combat Sports

Former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby has explained his move to bareknuckle boxing. Ryan Garner achieved a childhood dream, claiming the WBC interim super-featherweight title with a dominant win over Michael Magnesi. British heavyweight Moses Itauma is set to face Filip Hrgovic in August. Melissa Mullins suffered a loss in her return to the octagon against Bia Mesquita. Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul criticized the UFC and Dana White regarding viewing figures for a White House event.

Other Sports

The Men's College World Series finals saw North Carolina force a winner-take-all Game 3 by cooling off Oklahoma's bats. Wales' national rugby league team, the Dragons, face a challenging summer. In W-League action, St Helens ended their losing streak with a win over Huddersfield, and Leeds Rhinos moved up to second in the standings by defeating St Helens. Manchester Thunder won the Netball Super League Grand Final. The Women's T20 World Cup is approaching its semi-final stages, with England closing on a spot with a win over Scotland, while New Zealand kept their hopes alive with a narrow victory over Ireland. Beth Mooney struck a half-century for Australia but retired hurt during their win over the Netherlands maintaining their unbeaten run. The Super League saw Hull KR claim a battling win over Leigh Leopards to go up to fourth. Wigan Warriors thrashed York Knights, with Jai Field and Noah Hodkinson scoring hat-tricks.