General Sports 3 Days

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

College Athletics & NCAA

The NCAA Division I Cabinet has unanimously approved a new five-year, age-based eligibility model, a move aimed at creating consistency within the collegiate sports landscape. Separately, Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore is being featured on Tokyo billboards as the team prepares for the Tokyo Oregon Football Showcase, an exhibition event in Japan. In coaching news, Michigan's national championship-winning coach is moving to the NBA, leaving the Wolverines to search for a replacement. Northwestern center Jackson Carsello has secured an injunction allowing him to play another year, despite his waiver request being denied.

Baseball

Oklahoma has clinched another national title, solidifying their status as one of college baseball's most successful programs, albeit one that often flies under the radar. Their victory in the Men's College World Series finals, a dramatic Game 3 win over North Carolina, capped an improbable run. North Carolina forced the decisive Game 3 after overcoming a deficit, with pitchers Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber stifling Oklahoma's offense, while Owen Hull and Cooper Nicholson provided crucial home runs in Game.

Basketball

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly set to resign free agent guard Ayo Dosunmu to a five-year, $112 million contract, including a player option in the fifth season. In the WNBA, the Atlanta Dream are atop the power rankings, benefiting from a recent three-game winning streak by the Washington Mystics and general unpredictability across the league. The Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark earned her fifth technical foul of the season during their 86-77 victory over Phoenix, a call she later described as "ridiculous." The Los Angeles Sparks secured a buzzer-beating victory over the New York Liberty, with Nneka Ogwumike hitting the game-winning three-pointer in a rematch of the WNBA's inaugural game. The Dallas Wings mounted a significant comeback, scoring a season-high 36 points in the fourth quarter to rally from a 15-point deficit and defeat the Chicago Sky 93-92. The Portland Trail Blazers are hiring Micah Nori, an assistant coach with the Wolves for the past five seasons, as their new head coach.

Boxing & Combat Sports

Former IBF welterweight world champion Lewis Crocker will defend his title against Liam Paro in Brisbane, Australia, with both fighters aware of the significant rewards at stake. In bareknuckle boxing, former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby has explained his decision to transition to the discipline. British UFC fighter Melissa Mullins suffered a loss in her return to the octagon in Las Vegas, falling to Brazil's Bia Mesquita.

Cricket

England's recent poor form culminated in a crushing 253-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, setting up a high-stakes decider. Head coach Brendon McCullum expressed confusion over rumors of a rift with captain Ben Stokes, stating they remain "good friends." Stokes and Gus Atkinson were withdrawn from county fixtures, indicating their availability for the third Test against New Zealand, after an investigation found them blameless for "violent conduct" in a nightclub incident. England's miserable fortnight concluded with this significant loss, prompting questions over the entire team's setup. In T20 cricket, uncapped all-rounder James Coles has been called up to the England squad for their series against India. Maro Itoje will miss England's Test against South Africa on July 4, as he has been left out of the Nations Championship. Ireland's Lorcan Tucker has been named permanent T20I captain as the injury-hit squad prepares to face India. In the Women's T20 World Cup, Australia remains unbeaten after Ellyse Perry's 71 helped them defeat Pakistan by 113 runs, bringing them closer to the semi-finals. South Africa also kept their hopes alive with a six-wicket win over India, powered by Marizanne Kapp's 81. New Zealand eliminated Scotland with an impressive performance, while Sri Lanka cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Ireland thanks to an unbeaten 106 from Chamari Athapaththu, keeping their semi-final aspirations alive.

Equestrian & Horse Racing

Four of Britain's five scheduled horse racing meetings on Wednesday were abandoned due to a rare red heat warning issued by the Met Office.

Football (Soccer)

Lionel Messi made history by becoming the top scorer in a World Cup, with his achievement attributed to Argentina's strong team performance. Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé criticized Germany for "lack of fair play" during their 2-1 World Cup defeat. Mick McDermott, involved with Ghana at the World Cup, expressed pride in his involvement and discussed their hopes of surprising England. Derry City are set to face Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium. In the All-Ireland Football quarter-finals, Tyrone will play defending champions Kerry, and Monaghan will face Louth. Monaghan secured their place in the quarter-finals with a decisive second-half performance against Westmeath, winning 1-28 to 2-19. Donegal's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign ended in extra-time defeat to Dublin, with manager Jim McGuinness admitting his team "didn't do enough" due to a lack of consistency.

Golf

Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills, blocking out crowd noise and managing the course to maintain a six-shot lead heading into the final round. Rory McIlroy conceded that the Shinnecock Hills course "won the battle over me" after finishing six over par. In a notable moment, 17-year-old Miles Russell surprised his father on the 18th hole of the U.S. Open by having his caddie hand over his clubs so he could carry his son's bag for the remainder of the round. Lottie Woad was denied her third LPGA title after Miyu Yamashita fired a final-round 64 at the Meijer LPGA Classic and secured the win on the first playoff hole. The U.S. Open is being examined for its handling of unruly behavior on and off the course, with officials urged to continue policing the situation closely.

Motorsport

Seven-time Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez has extended his deal with Ducati through 2028. Marquez also secured a victory at the Czech Grand Prix, while championship leader Marco Bezzecchi served a one-race suspension.

Olympics & Multi-Sport Events

A group of British Olympians and Paralympians are backing a proposed bid for the north of England to host the Games, citing the region's "passion for sport like no other place." Neil Gourley expressed his strong desire to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, even joking he would "crawl round the four laps of the track" if necessary.

Rugby Union

George North will conclude his rugby career on Saturday, playing for the Barbarians against his native Wales at Twickenham. Wales will also see hooker Rob Evans captain the team in their summer internationals, beginning with the match against the Barbarians. Firefighter Jenni Scoble will play her final game for Wales against the Barbarians. Ardie Savea has been appointed the new captain of the All Blacks in coach Dave Rennie's first squad announcement, which also includes a first call-up for winger Fehi Fineanganofo. Leinster head coach Leo Cullen will depart his role at the end of next season. 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. Welsh forwards Bethan Lewis and Kelsey Jones will leave Gloucester-Hartpury this summer.

Skiing

Former Olympic skier Bode Miller was arrested on drug charges earlier this month in Idaho, facing two counts.

Snooker

Former world champion Kyren Wilson was burgled at his home while competing in a snooker event in Leicester.

Tennis

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years for refusing an anti-doping test. This decision has sparked controversy. Jack Draper made a successful return to competitive play after a two-month layoff due to injury, stating he drew inspiration from his new coach, Sir Andy Murray. Draper described his comeback win as "ugly" but noted that he doesn't envision his career being solely defined by injuries. Andy Murray discussed his return to coaching Jack Draper and also reflected on Serena Williams' comeback. Britain's Esther Adeshina is two wins away from securing a spot in the main draw at Wimbledon after achieving the biggest win of her career against Moyuka Uchijima. Dan Evans stated that missing out on a Wimbledon main-draw wildcard has not increased his motivation for qualifying, despite beating Juan Carlos Prado Angelo in the first round. Francisco Cerundolo secured the biggest title of his career at Queen's, coming back to defeat Tommy Paul in the longest men's singles final at the event. Frances Tiafoe defeated Taylor Fritz in an all-American final at Halle. Marie Bouzkova overcame an ankle injury to defeat Emma Navarro and win the Nottingham Open, her first grass-court singles title. Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon after accepting a wildcard. In a sport that prides itself on gender equality, there remains a discussion about the underrepresentation of female coaches in tennis and efforts to address this issue.

Other Sports News

Jim Tressel, who coached Ohio State to six Big Ten titles and the 2002 National Championship, will be inducted into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor on September 5. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp will assume the dual role of commissioner at the end of the year, succeeding Jay Monahan. Tiger Woods made his first public appearance since his arrest in late March, introducing Brian Rolapp at a PGA Tour news conference. The PGA Tour has approved recommendations for a revamped competitive structure starting in 2028, which will include promotion and relegation and two separate series of tournaments. WWE Night of Champions is scheduled for Saturday, promising a night of action from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Legendary ESPN anchor Linda Cohn is retiring this month after a 34-year career with the network. Wales legend Gareth Bale is exploring business ventures in sport, with potential for him to become a club owner. Super League champions Hull KR have appointed Nathan Cayless as their head coach on a three-year contract. St Helens ended their losing streak in Super League with a win over Huddersfield Giants. Leeds Rhinos moved to second in the Women's Super League standings after defeating St Helens. Filip Hrgovic commented that British heavyweight Moses Itauma has been handed opportunities too easily. Former world champion Kyren Wilson was burgled at his home. Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn is targeting a medal at Glasgow 2026, continuing his pursuit despite inoperable brain tumors. Former world champion boxer Lee Selby has transitioned to bareknuckle boxing. Tysie Gallagher, a super-bantamweight, has signed with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. Northampton won their third English title in a compelling Prem final against Exeter. England's drab goalless draw with Ghana has been described as a "reality check." England plans to use ice packs and Formula 1-style cooling vests to manage the heat during their match against the West Indies. The Red Roses' top stars could earn £100,000 if they successfully defend their Women's Rugby World Cup title in 2029.