General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 23, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

NBA Draft & Player Movement

The NBA draft is set to feature AJ Dybantsa as the favorite for the No. 1 pick, with significant betting interest surrounding the top selections Dybantsa favored at No. 1. Meanwhile, free agent guard Ayo Dosunmu, is reportedly nearing a five-year, $112 million deal to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves, including a player option for the final season Dosunmu's $112M deal. In coaching news, Michigan's coach, who led them to a national title, is moving to the NBA, prompting speculation about potential candidates to replace him Michigan coaching vacancy.

Tennis & Golf

Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills, finishing with a six-shot lead after a strong performance where he battled the crowd and the course. Clark's victory came despite challenges from Scottie Scheffler, who was six shots back heading into the final round Scheffler makes move but Clark leads. In women's tennis, former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years for refusing an anti-doping test, a decision that has sparked controversy Vondrousova banned four years. On the LPGA tour, Miyu Yamashita fired a final-round 64 to defeat Lottie Woad in a playoff at the Meijer LPGA Classic, denying Woad her third title Yamashita wins playoff.

International Rugby Union

Wales will be led by hooker Lake as captain for their four summer internationals, beginning with a match against the Barbarians Lake to captain Wales. Wales forwards Bethan Lewis and Kelsey Jones are departing Gloucester-Hartpury this summer Lewis and Jones depart. Firefighter Jenni Scoble will play her final game for Wales against the Barbarians at Twickenham Scoble plays final game. Ireland's Caelan Doris has been ruled out of upcoming matches against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand due to a foot injury Doris ruled out of Ireland matches. Leo Cullen is set to leave his role as Leinster head coach at the end of next season Cullen to leave Leinster.

Cricket & T20 World Cup

England's T20 World Cup hopes are bolstered by an impressive batting display against Scotland, securing a 38-run victory and moving closer to the semi-finals England beat Scotland. Marizanne Kapp's 81 runs were instrumental in South Africa's six-wicket win over India, keeping their World Cup aspirations alive Kapp leads South Africa. Australia maintained their unbeaten streak in the Women's T20 World Cup with a 98-run win over the Netherlands, though Beth Mooney retired hurt after scoring a half-century Mooney retires hurt. Meanwhile, Kieron Pollard has broken Chris Gayle's 12-year-old record to become the all-time leading run-scorer in T20 cricket Pollard overtakes Gayle.

Football & Soccer

Lionel Messi's historic achievement as the top scorer in a World Cup is being celebrated, with Argentina's current playing style contributing to his success Messi's World Cup record. In the men's game, Ivory Coast's head coach Emerse Faé has criticized Germany for alleged lack of fair play during their World Cup defeat Ivory Coast coach criticizes Germany. Mick McDermott expressed pride in his involvement with Ghana at the World Cup, highlighting their hopes of surprising England McDermott's World Cup involvement. Ghana's World Cup run continues with a draw against Uruguay, aiming to reach the last 32 Cape Verde's World Cup dream. Japan's dominant World Cup performance suggests they are on the right track, despite not yet being champions Japan on World Cup path.

Rugby League & Union

Super League champions Hull KR have appointed Nathan Cayless as their head coach on a three-year contract starting next season Hull KR appoint Cayless. St Helens ended a losing streak with a victory over Huddersfield Giants St Helens end losing run. Leeds Rhinos secured second place in the Women's Super League standings with a win against St Helens Leeds beat St Helens. Wigan Warriors thrashed York Knights, with Jai Field and Noah Hodkinson scoring hat-tricks Wigan thrash York. Northampton Saints clinched their third English title by defeating Exeter Chiefs in a compelling Prem Rugby final Northampton win Prem Rugby title. The Prem Rugby play-offs are slated to move to neutral venues from the 2029-2030 season Prem Rugby play-offs move neutral.

Boxing & Combat Sports

Seven-time Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez has extended his contract with Ducati through 2028 Marquez extends Ducati deal. Marquez also secured a victory in the Czech GP while championship leader Marco Bezzecchi served a one-race suspension Marquez wins Czech GP. In boxing, Lewis Crocker is set to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro in Brisbane Crocker defends title. Filip Hrgovic commented that Moses Itauma has been handed opportunities on a "plate" Hrgovic on Itauma. Former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby has explained his decision to pursue bareknuckle boxing Selby goes bareknuckle. British UFC fighter Melissa Mullins suffered a loss in her return to the octagon in Las Vegas Mullins suffers UFC loss. Tysie Gallagher, a super-bantamweight, has signed with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions Gallagher signs with Paul's MVP.

WNBA & Basketball

The WNBA Power Rankings show Atlanta at the top, with Washington experiencing an unexpected three-game winning streak WNBA Power Rankings. Caitlin Clark scored 24 points in the Indiana Fever's 86-77 win over Phoenix, but also earned her fifth technical foul of the season, calling the foul "ridiculous" Clark earns fifth technical. Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beating three-pointer lifted the Sparks to a victory over the Liberty in a rematch of the WNBA's inaugural game Ogwumike's shot lifts Sparks. The Wings staged a fourth-quarter comeback, scoring a season-high 36 points to stun the Sky 93-92 after trailing by 14 Wings rally vs. Sky.

Other Sports News

The PGA Tour has approved a new competitive structure featuring two separate tournament series PGA Tour's two-track plan. In horse racing, four scheduled meetings were abandoned due to an extreme heat warning Horse racing meetings off due to heat. Andy Murray has discussed his return to coaching with Jack Draper and pondered a Serena Williams-like comeback Murray on coaching comeback. Serena Williams will compete in the Wimbledon singles as a wildcard, marking her return to the court at age 44 Williams to play Wimbledon singles. Jack Draper made his return at Eastbourne and is drawing inspiration from his new coach, Andy Murray, to secure "ugly" wins Draper returns at Eastbourne. The British Athletics Championships saw Charlotte Henrich break a Welsh record, while Amy Hunt and Romell Glave won the 100m titles Hunt and Glave win 100m titles. Legendary "Sports Center" anchor Linda Cohn is retiring after 34 years with ESPN Cohn retiring after 34 years.