General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 23, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

College Sports

Ohio State will enshrine former coach Jim Tressel into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor on September 5. Tressel, who led the Buckeyes to six Big Ten titles and the 2002 National Championship, is the latest addition to the prestigious recognition. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma Sooners have solidified their place as one of college baseball's greatest under-the-radar programs, claiming their third MCWS title. Their improbable run concluded with a victory in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the Men's College World Series finals, capitalizing on North Carolina's pitching struggles and receiving clutch bullpen performances en route to the championship. In basketball news, Northwestern center Jackson Carsello has secured an injunction allowing him to play another year after his waiver request was initially denied.

Professional Golf

The PGA Tour is set for a significant overhaul, introducing promotion and relegation into its structure starting in 2028. This revamped system will feature two separate series of tournaments with distinct fields and schedules, fundamentally reshaping the tour's competitive landscape as approved by the Future Competition Committee.

NBA & Basketball

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly finalizing a five-year, $112 million deal to retain free agent guard Ayo Dosunmu, who was a second-round pick in 2020. The deal includes a player option in the fifth season. In the WNBA, the Atlanta Dream hold the top spot in the power rankings, bolstered by a three-game win streak from the Washington Mystics and general unpredictability elsewhere in the league as of the latest rankings. The Indiana Fever secured an 86-77 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, with Caitlin Clark contributing 24 points. However, Clark also earned her fifth technical foul of the season, which she later called "ridiculous." In a dramatic rematch of the WNBA's inaugural game in 1997, Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beating three-pointer lifted the Los Angeles Sparks to a victory over the New York Liberty. The Wings also mounted a significant comeback, exploding for a season-high 36 fourth-quarter points to stun the Sky 93-92.

International Rugby

Wales will be led by hooker Will Rowlands, who will captain the squad in their four summer internationals, beginning with Saturday's match against the Barbarians. Firefighter Jenni Scoble is set to play her final game for Wales against the Barbarians at Twickenham. In women's rugby, top Red Roses stars could stand to earn up to £100,000 if England successfully defends their Women's Rugby World Cup title in Australia in 2029. Wales forwards Bethan Lewis and Kelsey Jones will depart Gloucester-Hartpury at the end of the season. Rugby league sees Hull KR appoint Nathan Cayless as their head coach on a three-year deal commencing next season. Northampton has secured their third English title, winning a compelling Prem Rugby final against Exeter. The club's recent success, including two Prem Rugby titles in three seasons, raises questions about whether they are building a dynasty and could become one of English rugby's greats. Prem Rugby play-offs are slated to move to a neutral venue from the 2029-2030 season, ending home-field advantage for the semi-finals.

Cricket

England's challenging fortnight concluded with a significant defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, resulting in a 253-run loss. This sets up a high-stakes decider in the series. England head coach Brendon McCullum expressed his readiness to work with captain Ben Stokes for the crucial deciding Test. Pace bowler Josh Tongue acknowledged that England has missed Stokes' presence on the field. Meanwhile, in the Women's T20 World Cup, England's batting performance was strong in their 38-run victory over Scotland, bringing them closer to a semi-final berth. Sri Lanka secured a nine-wicket win over Ireland, with Chamari Athapaththu's unbeaten 106 keeping their World Cup semi-final hopes alive. New Zealand eliminated Scotland from the T20 World Cup with an impressive performance in Bristol. South Africa maintained their World Cup hopes with a six-wicket victory over India, led by Marizanne Kapp's 81. Ireland's T20 World Cup campaign ended following a five-wicket loss to the West Indies.

Tennis

Britain's Esther Adeshina is now just two wins away from securing a spot in the main draw at Wimbledon, having achieved the biggest win of her career against Japan's Moyuka Uchijima. Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has received a four-year ban for refusing an anti-doping test, a decision that has sparked controversy. Dan Evans, despite missing out on a Wimbledon main-draw wildcard, is competing in qualifying and advanced past Juan Carlos Prado Angelo. Serena Williams will make a surprise singles return at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard. In other tournament news, Francisco Cerundolo captured his biggest career title at Queen's, defeating Tommy Paul in the longest men's singles final in the event's history. Marie Bouzkova overcame an ankle injury to win the Nottingham Open, marking her first grass-court singles title. Jack Draper, in his first competitive match in over two months, claimed an "ugly" win, drawing inspiration from his new coach, Andy Murray, who also discussed his return to tennis and the possibility of coaching a player like Serena Williams.

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. Seven-time Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez has extended his contract with Ducati through 2028. In a tense press conference, Filip Hrgovic commented that British heavyweight Moses Itauma has been handed opportunities on a "plate." Former world champion Kyren Wilson was the victim of a burglary at his home while competing in a snooker event. Tysie Gallagher, a super-bantamweight, is the latest British fighter to sign with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. Former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby has explained his decision to transition to bareknuckle boxing. British UFC fighter Melissa Mullins suffered a loss in her return to the octagon in Las Vegas.

Motorsport & Cycling

Marc Marquez secured victory at the Czech GP, while championship leader Marco Bezzecchi served a one-race suspension. Tadej Pogacar and Marlen Reusser clinched the Tour de Suisse titles, each winning their respective final stages.

Other Sports News

Legendary "Sports Center" anchor Linda Cohn is retiring this month after a 34-year career with ESPN. The Irish Rugby Football Union has announced that centre Stuart McCloskey has agreed to a one-year contract extension with Ulster, keeping him with the province until the end of the 2027-28 season. In football, Tyrone will face defending All-Ireland champions Kerry, and Monaghan will play Louth in the All-Ireland Football quarter-finals. Monaghan secured their spot by defeating Westmeath. Donegal's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign concluded with an extra-time defeat to Dublin. Former Wales legend Gareth Bale is exploring opportunities in the business side of sport, potentially becoming a club owner. The Northern Games bid, a proposed event in the north of England, has received backing from a group of British Olympians and Paralympians. In a surprising move, Brandon Aiyuk posted an Instagram Story yelling "Go Commanders!" multiple times. Former heavyweight champion Dustin Poirier was arrested for alleged public drunkenness. The Premier Rugby play-offs are expected to move to a neutral venue starting in the 2029-2030 season. Super League champions St Helens have ended their losing streak with a victory over bottom-placed Huddersfield Giants. In the Women's Super League standings, Leeds Rhinos defeated St Helens 28-12 away from home to move into second place. Manchester Thunder beat defending champions London Pulse to win the Netball Super League Grand Final in front of a home crowd. Former world champion Kieron Pollard has surpassed Chris Gayle's record as the leading run-scorer in T20 cricket. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged, achieved a record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century. Amy Hunt retained her British 100m title, while Romell Glave won the men's 100m championship. Keely Hodgkinson withdrew from the UK 400m final moments before the race. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were withdrawn from county games, indicating their availability for the third Test against New Zealand. England captain Maro Itoje will miss the Test against South Africa on July 4th, being left out of the entire Nations Championship. Lorcan Tucker has been named permanent T20I captain for an injury-hit Ireland squad facing India. In GAA, Derry City is set to face Shamrock Rovers. In a significant development for horse racing, four of Britain's five scheduled meetings were abandoned due to a rare red heat warning. Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn is targeting a home medal at Glasgow 2026, with new treatment slowing the growth of his inoperable brain tumors. Sussex all-rounder James Coles has been called up to the England T20 squad for the series against India. Former Wimbledon champion Serena Williams is set to make her singles comeback at Wimbledon as a wildcard. Wyndham Clark maintained his lead at the U.S. Open, holding a six-shot advantage heading into the final round. Clark ultimately won his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills, blocking out crowd noise. Scottie Scheffler was six shots back but remained in contention. Rory McIlroy stated that the Shinnecock Hills course "won the battle over me." Miles Russell, surprised his father on the 18th hole of the U.S. Open by having his caddie hand over his clubs. Lottie Woad was denied her third LPGA title in a playoff.