General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 24, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

NCAA & College Sports Governance

The NCAA Division I Cabinet has approved a significant overhaul of eligibility rules, implementing a five-year, age-based model that has since faced legal challenges. A lawsuit filed by 15 college basketball players alleges the new system is unfair to the Class of 2022 claims NCAA rule unfair. Meanwhile, proposed changes to Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) practice schedules and transfer portal windows could take effect as early as the 2027 season, according to the Division I Football Oversight Committee proposes changes to practice and portal. In a separate development, Northwestern center Jackson Carsello has secured an injunction allowing him to play another year after his waiver was denied secures injunction to play.

Professional Basketball

The WNBA All-Star race sees Indiana Fever teammates Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark leading the fan voting after the second returns, as announced by the league lead WNBA All-Star voting. Clark, however, earned her fifth technical foul of the season during the Fever's 86-77 victory over Phoenix, a call she deemed "ridiculous" earns fifth technical foul. The Los Angeles Sparks are facing a setback with Kelsey Plum sidelined for at least four weeks due to a lower left leg injury Plum out four weeks. In a dramatic finish, Nneka Ogwumike's buzzer-beating three-pointer propelled the Sparks past the Liberty in a rematch of the WNBA's inaugural game Ogwumike's shot lifts Sparks. The Mystics have climbed to the top of the WNBA Power Rankings, aided by Washington's unexpected three-game winning streak and general league unpredictability Mystics climb rankings.

NBA Draft & Player Movement

The NBA Draft is generating significant buzz, with AJ Dybantsa heavily favored for the No. 1 pick and bettors divided on subsequent selections favored at No. 1. Odds are being parsed for insights into how sportsbooks project the first nine picks odds for first nine picks. Free agent guard Ayo Dosunmu, is reportedly set to sign a five-year, $112 million contract to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves, including a player option for the fifth season Dosunmu nears $112M deal. The Trail Blazers are reportedly hiring Micah Nori as their new head coach, with Nori having spent the last five seasons as an assistant for the Wolves hiring Nori as coach. In other news, veteran forward Alex Tuch has agreed to an eight-year extension worth an average of $10.5 million annually with the Capitals following a trade from the Sabres Tuch gets eight-year deal.

International Football & Soccer

England's T20 World Cup campaign saw them secure a semi-final berth with a commanding 38-run victory over the West Indies at Lord's England beat West Indies. Australia also advanced, remaining unbeaten with an 113-run win against Pakistan, highlighted by Ellyse Perry's 71 Australia thrash Pakistan. New Zealand eliminated Scotland from the tournament with an impressive performance, keeping their own semi-final hopes alive New Zealand knock Scotland out. Ireland suffered a significant nine-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka, with Chamari Athapaththu's unbeaten 106 driving the win, impacting Ireland's semi-final aspirations Ireland suffer heavy defeat. Gary Wilson, Ireland's assistant coach, expressed optimism that the upcoming T20 matches against India can generate excitement for the 2030 World Cup Ireland T20s to excite.

Boxing & Combat Sports

Claressa Shields is set to move down three weight classes to challenge unified middleweight champion Kaye Scott for her WBA and WBC titles on August 15 Shields to challenge Scott. In a separate announcement, Shields will fight Scott before a potential bout with Savannah Marshall Shields to fight Scott before Price bout. UFC icon Dustin Poirier has acknowledged needing help following his arrest for alleged public drunkenness on Sunday in Georgia Poirier accepts he needs help. Poirier was arrested for alleged public drunkenness arrested for public drunkenness. Liam Paro has become the new IBF welterweight champion, securing a points victory over Lewis Crocker in Brisbane Paro dethrones Crocker. Crocker and Paro's fight was for history and legacy fight for history and legacy. Former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby explained his decision to transition to bareknuckle boxing why bareknuckle boxer.

Tennis & Golf

Leading tennis players plan to escalate their prize money protest at Wimbledon, despite a 20% increase in this year's prize fund prize money protest at Wimbledon. Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years for refusing an anti-doping test in December 2025 Vondrousova banned four years. Vondrousova was given a four-year ban four-year ban for Vondrousova. Dan Evans' singles career has concluded after his loss in Wimbledon qualifying, failing to secure a main draw wildcard Evans' singles career ends. Amanda Anisimova is preparing for a successful return to Wimbledon after recovering from last year's final Anisimova plots Wimbledon sequel. Britain's Jack Draper has reached the Eastbourne quarter-finals, continuing his comeback from injury and stating his confidence levels were "below the floor" before this run Draper into Eastbourne last eight. Draper's comeback win was described as "ugly," drawing inspiration from his new coach, Andy Murray Draper wins ugly like Murray. Wyndham Clark battled the crowd and the course to secure a victory at Shinnecock Hills, making just enough shots down the stretch Clark battled crowd and course. The PGA Tour has approved recommendations that will significantly alter its competitive structure, introducing two separate series of tournaments starting in 2028, including promotion and relegation revamped 2028 PGA Tour. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp will also assume the role of commissioner on January 1, succeeding Jay Monahan Rolapp to assume commissioner role.

Other Sports News

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is optimistic about her calf injury, with scans showing positive progress Sciver-Brunt targets semi-final return. Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are contractually bound to a UK fight, with any move to the United States requiring Joshua's team's agreement to new terms Fury fight only goes to US if Joshua agrees new terms. The International Olympic Committee has established a $100 million fund to provide grants of $10,000 to future Olympians for each Games they compete in Olympians to get grants. Every future Olympian will be eligible to apply for this grant IOC announces new grant. Northern Ireland's upcoming Nations League and EURO 2028 qualifiers will be broadcast live on the BBC until 2028 NI internationals to remain on BBC. The heatwave in the UK is impacting sports events, leading to the abandonment of four out of five scheduled horse racing meetings on Wednesday due to a red heat warning horse racing meetings off due to heat. 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 Tressel to be enshrined. Bode Miller, a decorated Alpine skier, was arrested on drug charges in Idaho ex-Olympic skier Miller arrested. Legendary "Sports Center" anchor Linda Cohn is retiring this month after 34 years with ESPN anchor Cohn retiring. Wales and the Barbarians are set to continue their historical rivalry in a double-header in London on Saturday, with George North playing his final career match for the Barbarians against Wales Wales and Barbarians ready. Firefighter Jenni Scoble will play her last game for Wales against the Barbarians Scoble to play last Wales game. Ardie Savea has been named the new All Blacks captain in coach Dave Rennie's first squad announcement Savea new All Blacks captain. Leinster head coach Leo Cullen will depart his role at the end of next season Cullen to leave Leinster.