General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 24, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

College Sports & NCAA

The NCAA Division I Cabinet has unanimously approved a new five-year, age-based eligibility model, aiming to bring consistency to collegiate athletics approved a new model. In a move that will place him on Tokyo billboards, Oregon QB Dante Moore is being promoted ahead of the Tokyo Oregon Football Showcase featured on billboards. Meanwhile, Northwestern center Jackson Carsello has secured an injunction to play another year after his waiver request was denied granted an injunction. Jim Tressel, who led 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 inducted into Ring of Honor. Following a national title, Michigan is facing a coaching change as its coach moves to the NBA seeking new coach.

Golf

Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open crown at Shinnecock Hills, overcoming a shaky game and a crowd against him to win. Rory McIlroy admitted that the Shinnecock Hills course "won the battle over me" after finishing six over par struggled at Shinnecock. Seventeen-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 his father could carry them for the final stretch caddie swap surprise. In other golf news, Lottie Woad was denied her third LPGA title as Miyu Yamashita fired a final-round 64 at the Meijer LPGA Classic before winning on the first playoff hole denied third title.

Tennis

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years for refusing an anti-doping test in December 2025, a decision that has stirred controversy handed a four-year ban. Britain's Esther Adeshina moved within two victories of a Wimbledon main draw spot, achieving the biggest win of her career by defeating Japan's Moyusa Uchijima two wins from Wimbledon. Jack Draper marked his return at Eastbourne, with the Briton stating he drew inspiration from new coach Sir Andy Murray to claim an "ugly" win in his first competitive match in over two months wins on comeback. Dan Evans, however, stated that missing out on a Wimbledon main-draw wildcard has not motivated him more in qualifying, though he did advance by beating Juan Carlos Prado Angelo not more motivated. Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard wild card entry. Marie Bouzkova overcame an ankle injury to defeat Emma Navarro and win the Nottingham Open for her first grass-court singles title clinches Nottingham title. Francisco Cerundolo secured the biggest title of his career by fighting back to beat Tommy Paul in the longest men's singles final at Queen's wins Queen's title.

Basketball

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to re-sign free agent guard Ayo Dosunmu to a five-year, $112 million contract, including a player option in the fifth season agrees to five-year deal. In the WNBA, the Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark earned her fifth technical foul of the season in a 86-77 win over Phoenix, later calling the call "ridiculous" earns fifth technical. Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beating 3-pointer lifted the Sparks past the Liberty on Sunday night in a rematch of the first WNBA game in 1997 buzzer-beater wins game. The Atlanta Dream are currently atop the WNBA Power Rankings, aided by Washington's unexpected three-game win streak and other league parity leads power rankings.

Rugby Union

George North will conclude his rugby career on Saturday when he plays for the Barbarians against Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham plays final game. Ardie Savea has been appointed the new All Blacks captain in coach Dave Rennie's first squad announcement, with winger Fehi Fineanganofo receiving his first call-up named All Blacks captain. Firefighter Jenni Scoble will play her final game for Wales against the Barbarians on Saturday final appearance for Wales. Ireland center Stuart McCloskey has agreed to a one-year contract extension with Ulster, keeping him with the province through the 2027-28 season signs contract extension. Leo Cullen is set to leave his role as Leinster head coach at the end of next season departing Leinster. Wales forwards Bethan Lewis and Kelsey Jones will depart Gloucester-Hartpury this summer leaving Gloucester-Hartpury. The Welsh national men's team faces a demanding summer of international travel, with little rest following the end of domestic rugby challenging summer ahead.

Cricket

England's inconsistent performances have led to significant questions following a miserable fortnight that concluded with a crushing defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, setting up a high-stakes decider faces scrutiny. Australia remains unbeaten at the Women's T20 World Cup after Ellyse Perry's 71 guided them to an 113-run victory over Pakistan beats Pakistan. New Zealand eliminated Scotland from the T20 World Cup with an impressive display in Bristol, keeping their semi-final hopes alive knocks out Scotland. Sri Lanka kept their World Cup semi-final aspirations alive with a nine-wicket win over Ireland in Bristol, propelled by Chamari Athapaththu's unbeaten 106 defeats Ireland. West Indies also remain unbeaten after Stafanie Taylor guided them to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka, a result that also eliminated Ireland from the tournament edges past Sri Lanka. Marizanne Kapp's 81 was instrumental as South Africa defeated India by six wickets, keeping their World Cup ambitions alive beats India. England will utilize ice packs, Formula 1-style cooling vests, and other methods to combat the heat during their match against the West Indies, according to stand-in captain Charlie Dean prepares for heat. James Coles, an all-rounder from Sussex, has been called up by England for their T20 series against India called up for T20s. England captain Maro Itoje will miss the Test against South Africa on July 4th, having been left out of the entire summer Nations Championship schedule rested for Test. Lorcan Tucker has been named Ireland's permanent T20I captain as an injury-hit squad prepares to face India in two matches at Stormont captains T20 squad. Kieron Pollard, a former West Indies all-rounder, has broken compatriot Chris Gayle's 12-year record as the leading run-scorer in T20 cricket sets T20 run record. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, set a new record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century on the same day he was omitted from India's one-day international squad scores record fifty. Surrey captain Rory Burns led his team's fightback with 115 runs, reaching 398-9 and establishing a 145-run lead over Glamorgan leads fightback.

Soccer

Lionel Messi made history by becoming the World Cup's top scorer, an achievement attributed partly to Argentina's strong team performance top World Cup scorer. Mick McDermott expressed pride in his involvement with Ghana at the World Cup, discussing his relationship with Carlos Quieroz and their hopes of surprising England Ghana's World Cup journey. Japan demonstrated a dominant World Cup performance, suggesting they are on the right path despite not yet being champions on the right path. Cape Verde's impressive World Cup run continues with a draw against Uruguay, and they now aim to reach the last 32 continues dream run. England's goalless draw with Ghana, while not a cause for panic, served as a reality check reality check draw.

Boxing & MMA

Dustin Poirier has stated he is "at the point where I need some help" following his arrest for alleged public drunkenness accepts need for help. Tysie Gallagher, a super-bantamweight, has become the latest British fighter to sign with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions signs with MVP. Filip Hrgovic commented that British heavyweight Moses Itauma has been handed opportunities on a "plate" during a tense news conference in London criticizes opponent. Former IBF featherweight boxing champion Lee Selby is explaining his reasons for transitioning to bareknuckle boxing explains bareknuckle switch.

Other Sports

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp will assume the dual role of commissioner when Jay Monahan steps down at the end of the year to take dual role. Tiger Woods made his first public appearance since his late March arrest when he introduced CEO Brian Rolapp at a PGA Tour news conference first public appearance. The PGA Tour has approved recommendations that will significantly alter its competitive structure, introducing two separate series of tournaments beginning in 2028, which will include promotion and relegation approves new structure. Marc Marquez has extended his deal with Ducati, keeping him with the team until 2028 extends Ducati deal. Seven-time Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez won the Czech GP in Brno, while championship leader Marco Bezzecchi served a one-race suspension wins Czech GP. Super League champions Hull KR have appointed Nathan Cayless as their head coach on a three-year deal starting next season appoints new coach. St Helens ended their losing Super League run with a comfortable victory over bottom-placed Huddersfield Giants ends losing streak. Leeds Rhinos moved to second in the Women's Super League standings with a 28-12 away win against St Helens wins away at St Helens. A group of current and former British Olympians and Paralympians are backing a proposed north of England bid to host the Games, citing its "passion for sport like no other place" back Northern Games bid. Legendary "Sports Center" anchor Linda Cohn is retiring this month after 34 years with ESPN retiring after 34 years. Former world champion Kyren Wilson was burgled at his home while participating in a snooker event in Leicester home burgled. Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn is aiming for a home medal at Glasgow 2026, with new treatment slowing the growth of his inoperable brain tumors targets home medal. A