General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 23, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Baseball & College Sports

The Oklahoma Sooners claimed their third Men's College World Series title, solidifying their status as an under-the-radar dynasty. Their victory in the decisive Game 3 against North Carolina capitalized on uncharacteristic pitching struggles from the Tar Heels, complemented by a clutch bullpen performance from LJ Mercurius. North Carolina had previously forced the winner-take-all situation by rallying past Oklahoma in a dramatic Game 2.

Basketball

Free agent guard Ayo Dosunmu is set to sign a five-year, $112 million contract to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves, a deal that includes a player option for the fifth season. In the WNBA, Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beating three-pointer lifted the Sparks to a victory over the Liberty in a rematch of the league's inaugural game.

Boxing & Combat Sports

Lewis Crocker will defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro in Brisbane, with both fighters aware of the significant rewards at stake. In a separate development, former world champion Lee Selby has transitioned to bareknuckle boxing, explaining his motivations for the switch. Meanwhile, Dustin Poirier was arrested on Sunday for alleged public drunkenness in Georgia.

Cricket

England's cricket team faces significant questions following a difficult two-week period that culminated in a crushing 253-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval. This loss sets the stage for a high-stakes decider in the third Test, with captain Ben Stokes returning after being withdrawn from county games . England coach Brendon McCullum welcomes Stokes' return, hoping the captain can inspire a turnaround. Despite the struggles, Joe Root offered some resistance, standing between England and defeat on the final day. Pace bowler Josh Tongue admitted England has missed their absent captain. However, Stokes himself made a notable contribution of 95 for Durham while England floundered. In T20 cricket, Kieron Pollard surpassed Chris Gayle's record for most runs scored in the format. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, just, meanwhile, set a new record for the fastest List A half-century off 11 balls.

Golf

Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open title, navigating a challenging Shinnecock Hills course and blocking out noise from the crowd. Clark maintained a commanding six-shot lead heading into the final round, ultimately winning the tournament despite pressure from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Rory McIlroy acknowledged that the Shinnecock Hills course "won the battle over me". In other golf news, Lottie Woad was denied her third LPGA title in a playoff at the Meijer LPGA Classic by Miyu Yamashita.

International Football

The Republic of Ireland men's national team faces a challenging summer of travel, with captain Caelan Doris ruled out of upcoming matches due to a foot injury. In the women's game, Bethan Lewis and Kelsey Jones are departing Gloucester-Hartpury. The All-Ireland Football quarter-finals are set, with Tyrone facing Kerry and Monaghan taking on Louth. Monaghan advanced by blitzing Westmeath, while holders Kerry produced a dominant display against Armagh. Donegal's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign concluded with an extra-time defeat to Dublin, a result manager Jim McGuinness attributed to a lack of consistency. Ivory Coast's head coach Emerse Faé criticized Germany's perceived lack of fair play during their World Cup defeat. Mick McDermott reflected on his journey from Belfast to the World Cup with Ghana.

Motorsport

Marc Marquez won the Czech Grand Prix in Brno, while championship leader Marco Bezzecchi served a one-race suspension.

Olympics & Multi-Sport

A group of British Olympians and Paralympians are backing a bid to host the Olympic Games in the north of England, citing a unique passion for sport. Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn continues to pursue his Glasgow 2026 podium dream despite an inoperable brain tumor, with new treatment slowing its growth.

Rugby Union

Northampton Saints secured their third English title by defeating Exeter Chiefs in a compelling Premiership final. This victory raises questions about whether they are building a dynasty. Leo Cullen will leave his role as Leinster head coach at the end of next season. Ardie Savea has been named the new All Blacks captain, with Dave Rennie also calling up winger Fehi Fineanganofo. Stuart McCloskey has agreed a one-year contract extension with Ulster. The Prem Rugby play-offs are set to move to neutral venues from the 2029-2030 season. Jenni Scoble, a firefighter, will play her final game for Wales against the Barbarians.

Tennis

Jack Draper made his return to competitive play at Eastbourne, drawing inspiration from his new coach Andy Murray to secure an "ugly" win. Draper competed in Wimbledon qualifying . Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years for refusing an anti-doping test. The issue of gender inequality in coaching remains a topic of discussion within the sport. Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon after accepting a wildcard, competing at the age of 44. Dan Evans stated that missing out on a Wimbledon wildcard has not increased his motivation. Francisco Cerundolo secured the biggest title of his career at Queen's Club, beating Tommy Paul in a lengthy final. Marie Bouzkova overcame an ankle injury to win the Nottingham Open, her first grass-court singles title.

Other Sports

The WWE Night of Champions event is scheduled for Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In Formula, questions surround driver Pierre Gasly's podium finish at the Austrian Grand Prix. Gareth Bale is exploring investment opportunities in sport, potentially becoming a club owner. Kyren Wilson, a former world champion snooker player, was burgled while competing in Leicester. Tysie Gallagher, a super-bantamweight boxer, has signed with Jake Paul's MVP. Ryan Garner achieved a childhood dream by winning the WBC interim super-featherweight title. The British Athletics Championships saw Amy Hunt and Romell Glave win the 100m titles. Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the UK 400m final moments before the race. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were found blameless for violent conduct in a nightclub incident, though they breached contractual obligations. They have been withdrawn from county games, indicating availability for the third Test against New Zealand. Jessica Pegula defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Berlin Open final.