General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

GOLF

Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills, overcoming a hostile crowd and a shaky game at times to finish six shots ahead of the field. Clark, who set a 36-hole scoring record for the U.S. Open, led by four shots at the halfway mark and maintained his control despite challenges from Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, who admitted the Shinnecock Hills course "won the battle over me" after finishing six over par. Clark's victory extended his lead to six shots heading into the final round, where he held off a late charge from Scheffler. In other golf news, Lottie Woad was denied her third LPGA title in a playoff at the Meijer LPGA Classic by Miyu Yamashita.

RUGBY UNION

Northampton Saints clinched their third English title with a compelling victory over Exeter Chiefs in the Prem Rugby final. The win has sparked debate about whether this current Northampton side could become one of English rugby's all-time greats after securing their second title in three seasons. In the United Rugby Championship, Leinster retained their title with a dominant 36-7 victory over the Bulls at Croke Park, though captain Caelan Doris will miss upcoming matches due to a foot injury requiring further checks. Meanwhile, Welsh domestic rugby may be over, but the national men's side faces a challenging summer of travel.

TENNIS

Francisco Cerundolo claimed the biggest title of his career at Queen's, battling back to defeat Tommy Paul in the longest men's singles final at the event. The win came as his parents arrived just in time to witness his triumph. In Halle, Frances Tiafoe defeated Taylor Fritz in an all-American final. Corentin Moutet faced significant financial penalties, losing nearly all his prize money after being fined $40,000 for swearing seven times during a live BBC television interview at Queen's Club. Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Berlin Open semi-finals, acknowledging she now understands "how it feels to play against me" after a tough match against Nikola Bartunkova. Jack Draper is set to return from injury at Eastbourne under the guidance of new coach Andy Murray, while Emma Raducanu opted against a wildcard entry.

SOCCER

The Republic of Ireland's chances of advancing in the World Cup were dealt a blow as captain Caelan Doris was ruled out of upcoming matches due to injury. In World Cup qualifying, Paraguay secured a 1-0 victory over Turkey while playing with ten men for over half the match, a result that propelled the United States to the top of Group D. Miguel Almirón received a red card for an altercation during Paraguay's match against Türkiye. Ivory Coast's head coach, Emerse Faé, criticized Germany for a perceived lack of fair play during his team's 2-1 World Cup defeat. Spain's Lamine Yamal stated he is ready to play but acknowledged that now is "not the moment to play a full game" ahead of their match against Saudi Arabia.

CRICKET

England's already difficult fortnight concluded with a crushing 253-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, setting up a high-stakes decider. Pace bowler Josh Tongue admitted England has missed the presence of absent captain Ben Stokes. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were withdrawn from county games, suggesting their availability for the third Test against New Zealand, while an investigation found them "blameless for violent conduct" in a nightclub incident but in breach of contractual obligations. Joe Root provided the main resistance for England on the final day, while Stokes scored 95 for Durham in their match against Northamptonshire as England struggled in the Test series. In the Women's T20 World Cup, England's batting showed promise with a 38-run victory over Scotland, moving them closer to the semi-finals. South Africa kept their World Cup hopes alive with a six-wicket win over India, powered by Marizanne Kapp's 81. New Zealand also maintained their chances with a narrow four-run win against Ireland. Beth Mooney scored a half-century for Australia against the Netherlands but retired hurt during their 98-run victory.

ATHLETICS

Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the 400m final at the UK Athletics Championships moments before the race. Charlotte Henrich was among the Welsh medallists on day two of the British Athletics Championships, while Amy Hunt retained her British 100m title and Romell Glave claimed the men's 100m championship for the first time. Two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip announced her retirement from athletics.

BOXING

Former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby has explained his decision to transition to bareknuckle boxing. In heavyweight boxing news, Moses Itauma is set to face Filip Hrgovic on August 29 at London's O2 Arena for his biggest test yet. Ryan Garner achieved a childhood dream by claiming the WBC interim super-featherweight title with a dominant victory over Michael Magnesi.

GAELIC GAMES

The All-Ireland Football quarter-final pairings are set, with Tyrone facing defending champions Kerry and Monaghan taking on Louth. Monaghan secured their spot by defeating Westmeath after a strong second-half performance. Donegal's championship campaign ended with an extra-time defeat to Dublin, with manager Jim McGuinness admitting his side lacked consistency. Holders Kerry produced a dominant display to overcome Armagh.

BASKETBALL

Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beating three-pointer lifted the Sparks past the Liberty in a rematch of the WNBA's inaugural game. In another WNBA contest, the Wings exploded for 36 fourth-quarter points to rally from a 15-point deficit and stun the Sky. Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA single-game record with nine three-pointers, scoring a career-high 37 points in a win for Toronto. Brittney Sykes and Kiki Rice of the Toronto are expected to miss extended time due to injuries. Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, will play in Project B this offseason.

CYCLING

Tadej Pogacar and Marlen Reusser secured the Tour de Suisse titles, with both riders winning the final stage of their respective races. Welsh rider Zoe Backstedt achieved her ninth professional road race victory with a dominant sprint finish in the Tour de Suisse Femmes.

OTHER SPORTS

Mick McDermott expressed his pride at being involved with Ghana at the World Cup, discussing his relationship with Carlos Quieroz and their hopes of challenging England. Cape Verde's impressive World Cup run continues with a draw against Uruguay, as they aim to reach the last. Kieron Pollard broke Chris Gayle's record to become the all-time leading run-scorer in T20 cricket. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a new record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in just 11 balls. Manchester Thunder defeated London Pulse to win the Netball Super League Grand Final.