General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 24, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Olympics & International Federations

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a significant new initiative to support future Olympians, creating a fund that will provide grants of $10,000 (£7,600) per Games competed in for all future Olympians. This program is part of a larger commitment of over $100 million directly to athletes from the IOC's fund. In other international news, the Afghan women's cricket team received a visit from King Charles, who showed his support for the team who are no longer allowed to play official games. Meanwhile, a group of British Olympians and Paralympians have backed a proposed bid from the north of England to host the Games, citing the region's "passion for sport like no other place" for the Northern Games bid.

Tennis

The Wimbledon qualifying rounds saw mixed fortunes for British players. Dan Evans' singles career concluded after a second-round loss in qualifying to Tristan Schoolkate, despite his assertion that missing a main-draw wildcard did not provide extra motivation in qualifying. Conversely, Britain's Esther Adeshina moved to within two victories of a main draw spot after her career-best win over Moyuka Uchijima. In more concerning news, former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been handed a four-year ban for refusing an anti-doping test in December 2025 for the doping violation, a decision that has sparked controversy regarding the ban. Leading players are also planning to expand their prize money protest at Wimbledon, even with a 20% increase in this year's prize money. Amanda Anisimova, a finalist last year, is preparing for a potential Wimbledon sequel after a swift recovery.

Golf

Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills, battling both the course and a vocal crowd for the championship. He described the course as having "won the battle over me" during the tournament, while 17-year-old Miles Russell surprised his father on the 18th hole by having him caddie for him on the final hole of the U.S. Open. In the women's game, Miyu Yamashita emerged victorious at the Meijer LPGA Classic, defeating Lottie Woad in a playoff for the LPGA title. The PGA Tour announced significant structural changes set to begin in 2028, including the introduction of promotion and relegation in the revamped tour, with plans for two separate series of tournaments with distinct schedules. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp is set to assume the commissioner role on January 1st. Tiger Woods made his first public appearance since his arrest in late March, introducing CEO Brian Rolapp at a PGA Tour news conference at TPC River Highlands.

Basketball

The WNBA saw the Los Angeles Sparks secure a dramatic victory over the Liberty, with Nneka Ogwumike hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer to win the game. This win occurred on an "emotional night" for the team, marking a rematch of the first WNBA game in 1997. In other WNBA news, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever earned her fifth technical foul of the season in their 86-77 win over Phoenix, a call she described as "ridiculous" after the game. The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly hiring Micah Nori as their new head coach, with Nori having spent the last five seasons as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves as the new coach. Free agent guard Ayo Dosunmu is set to sign a five-year, $112 million contract to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves with the team.

Rugby Union & League

Wales has named their squad for the summer internationals, with hooker Lake set to captain the team for four matches. The Barbarians will face Wales in a match on Saturday, with firefighter Jenni Scoble playing her final game for Wales against the Barbarians. George North will conclude his rugby career in a match for the Barbarians against his native Wales on Saturday. In a significant development for English rugby, top stars for the Red Roses could earn £100,000 each if they successfully defend their Women's Rugby World Cup title in Australia in 2029 for the prize money. Leinster head coach Leo Cullen will depart his role at the end of the next season from the Irish province. Super League champions Hull KR have appointed Nathan Cayless as their head coach on a three-year deal starting next season as the new coach.

Cricket

England's cricket team faces numerous questions following a difficult fortnight, with BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt exploring the issues hanging over the entire setup after the poor run. Ben Stokes has apologized to his teammates ahead of his return for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, while head coach Brendon McCullum dismissed rumors of a rift between himself and Stokes as unfounded. England's assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth stated that resting Maro Itoje for an upcoming match against South Africa was the correct decision for the Boks game. Uncapped all-rounder James Coles has been called up to England's T20 squad for their series against India for the T20s. Ireland's T20I captain Lorcan Tucker will lead an injury-hit squad against India in two matches at Stormont for the India series. In the Women's T20 World Cup, Ellyse Perry starred with 71 runs as Australia defeated Pakistan by 113 runs to remain unbeaten on their way to the semis. Defending champions New Zealand eliminated Scotland from the T20 World Cup with an impressive performance in Bristol to stay in the tournament, while Sri Lanka kept their World Cup semi-final hopes alive with a nine-wicket win over Ireland, powered by an unbeaten 106 from Chamari Athapaththu in Bristol.

Other Sports News

The PGA Tour is implementing sweeping changes starting in 2028, including the introduction of promotion and relegation systems for the tour. UFC fighter Dustin Poirier has stated he is "at the point where I need some help" following his arrest for alleged public drunkenness on Sunday. Ex-Olympic skier Bode Miller was arrested on two drug charges earlier this month in Idaho in Idaho. The NCAA Division I Cabinet has unanimously approved a new five-year, age-based eligibility model, a move seen as a win for the organization in its pursuit of consistency for eligibility rules. In boxing, Liam Paro became the new IBF welterweight champion with a points victory over Lewis Crocker in Brisbane for the title. Seven-time Moto GP world champion Marc Marquez has extended his contract with Ducati through 2028 with the team. Former world champion Kyren Wilson was the victim of a burglary at his home while he was competing in a snooker event in Leicester. In MMA, Tysie Gallagher has signed with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions as a boxer. Former IBF featherweight boxing champion Lee Selby has explained his decision to transition to bareknuckle boxing for the new sport. Legendary "Sports Center" anchor Linda Cohn is retiring after 34 years with ESPN from the network.

College Sports

Oklahoma has claimed its third Men's College World Series title, solidifying its status as an under-the-radar college baseball powerhouse with the championship. North Carolina forced a decisive Game 3 in the MCWS finals, with Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber cooling Oklahoma's bats in a 6-2 victory on Sunday. Jim Tressel, who coached Ohio State to a 2002 National Championship, will be inducted into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor on September 5th into the Ring of Honor. Michigan is searching for a new head coach after the departure of Juwan Howard to the NBA following the title. Notre Dame has secured a top-50 recruit and legacy pledge in four-star wide receiver Julius Jones Jr. for the team. Northwestern center Jackson Carsello has obtained an injunction allowing him to play another year after his waiver request was denied to play this season. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is featured on Tokyo billboards ahead of the Tokyo Oregon Football Showcase in Japan.