General Sports 3 Days

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

Golf

Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills, holding off a charging Scottie Scheffler in the final round. Clark maintained a six-shot lead entering Sunday, weathering challenges from the wind and a crowd that rattled some competitors. Rory McIlroy, who stated Shinnecock Hills "won the battle over me," finished six over par, while Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut in his third straight major. Notably, 17-year-old Miles Russell surprised his father by caddying for him on the 18th hole during the tournament.

Tennis

Francisco Cerundolo claimed the biggest title of his career at Queen's, defeating Tommy Paul in the longest men's singles final at the event. In Switzerland, Tadej Pogacar and Marlen Reusser clinched the Tour de Suisse titles in their respective races, with both riders winning the final stages. Jack Draper, inspired by his coach Sir Andy Murray, returned from a two-month injury layoff to secure an "ugly" win at Eastbourne, describing his recent injury struggles as feeling like he was "watching your decline" but not seeing his career as being all injuries. Meanwhile, Dan Evans, despite missing out on a Wimbledon wildcard, advanced through qualifying.

Basketball (WNBA)

The WNBA saw a record-tying performance as Marina Mabrey scored a career-high 37 points, matching the league's single-game record with nine 3-pointers in a win for the Chicago Sky. The Dallas Wings mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback, scoring a season-high 36 points to overcome a 15-point deficit and stun the Sky. In a rematch of the WNBA's inaugural game, Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beating three-pointer propelled the Los Angeles Sparks to a victory over the New York Liberty. Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx, despite a season-low scoring output, was viewed by her team as experiencing a "tremendous growth point" after a win over the Las Vegas Aces.

Rugby Union

Northampton Saints secured their third English title by defeating Exeter Chiefs in a compelling Premiership final, with George Hendy scoring two tries. The club's victory raises questions about whether this is the best Northampton team ever and if they are building a dynasty. In a significant announcement, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen confirmed he will leave his role at the end of next season. Ireland's Caelan Doris, the national team captain, will miss upcoming matches due to a foot injury, though he is expected to have a new injury checked after being forced off during Leinster's URC final win over the Bulls. Wales forwards Bethan Lewis and Kelsey Jones are departing Gloucester-Hartpury.

Cricket

England's cricket team faced a difficult fortnight culminating in a significant 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 their absent captain Ben Stokes, who was scoring 95 for Durham in a county match while the national side struggled. Stokes and Gus Atkinson were withdrawn from county games, indicating their availability for the third Test, despite an investigation finding them "blameless for violent conduct" in a nightclub incident. In women's cricket, Marizanne Kapp's 81 runs led South Africa to a six-wicket victory over India, keeping their World Cup hopes alive, while Beth Mooney's half-century for Australia was marred by a retirement hurt in their win against the Netherlands. England's batting, however, sparkled in a win over Scotland, with a partnership between Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson showing promise for middle-order stability.

Soccer

The FIFA World Cup continued with intriguing matchups and individual performances. Japan delivered a dominant World Cup display, suggesting they are on the right path despite not yet being world champions. Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé criticized Germany's lack of fair play following a 2-1 defeat. In a Group B match, Paraguay's Miguel Almirón was shown a red card for covering his mouth, but his team ultimately secured a 1-0 victory over Turkey, which clinched the top spot in Group D for the United States. Spain forward Lamine Yamal acknowledged he is "ready" for more game time but believes now "isn't the moment to play a full game" ahead of their match against Saudi Arabia.

Boxing

Former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby explained his move to bareknuckle boxing. British fighter Tysie Gallagher has become the latest to sign with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. In heavyweight news, Filip Hrgovic stated that British boxer Moses Itauma has been handed opportunities on a "plate" during a tense press conference, with Itauma set to face Hrgovic in London on August 29. Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul taunted the UFC over viewing figures for a White House event, claiming their own promotions have achieved higher MMA audience numbers.

Other Sports

Legendary "Sports Center" anchor Linda Cohn is retiring after 34 years with ESPN. In collegiate sports, Northwestern center Jackson Carsello received an injunction to play another year after his waiver was denied. The Men's College World Series saw North Carolina force a decisive Game 3 against Oklahoma, with Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber cooling off Oklahoma's bats. Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years for refusing an anti-doping test. The British Athletics Championships saw Charlotte Henrich set a new Welsh record. In horse racing, four meetings were abandoned due to extreme heat warnings. Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn continues to target a home medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games despite inoperable brain tumors.