General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 24, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

WNBA

The Indiana Fever's star rookie, Caitlin Clark, experienced a challenging stretch, first exiting Wednesday's game with a back issue and later earning her fifth technical foul in a win against Phoenix, a call she deemed "ridiculous." Despite these on-court struggles, Clark, along with teammate Aliyah Boston, leads WNBA All-Star fan voting after the second return of ballots. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Sparks are facing a significant blow with Kelsey Plum ruled out for at least four weeks due to a lower leg injury, though Nneka Ogwumike delivered a dramatic buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Sparks past the Liberty in a rematch of the WNBA's inaugural game.

College Football & Athletics

Miami coach Mario Cristobal has secured future talent, landing commitments from 2028 offensive tackle Kweli Fielder and 2029 quarterback CJ Cypher. On the administrative front, the Division I Football Oversight Committee is proposing changes to practice and transfer portal windows, potentially effective in 2027. The NCAA Division I Cabinet has also approved a significant five-year, age-based eligibility model, a move met with a lawsuit from 15 college basketball players who claim the new system is unfair to the Class of '22 per an eligibility rule change. Ohio State is set to honor former coach Jim Tressel, who led the Buckeyes to a National Championship, by inductuing him into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor.

Boxing & Combat Sports

Claressa Shields is set to drop three divisions to challenge unified middleweight champion Kaye Scott for her WBA and WBC titles on August 15. This bout will precede a potential fight with Savannah Marshall. In a surprising career move, former IBF featherweight boxing champion Lee Selby has transitioned to bareknuckle boxing. Meanwhile, UFC icon Dustin Poirier has acknowledged needing help following his arrest for alleged public drunkenness, with a separate report detailing his arrest on Sunday in Georgia. Liam Paro dethroned Lewis Crocker via a points victory to claim the IBF welterweight title in Brisbane.

International Cricket

England has cruised into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a commanding victory over the West Indies, securing their spot with a game to spare. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is reportedly feeling "positive" about her calf injury and targets a semi-final return. Australia remains unbeaten in the Women's T20 World Cup after an 113-run demolition of Pakistan, with Ellyse Perry scoring. Ireland suffered a heavy defeat against Sri Lanka, as Chamari Athapaththu's unbeaten 106 guided Sri Lanka to a nine-wicket win. Scotland has been eliminated from the T20 World Cup by defending champions New Zealand, who kept their semi-final hopes alive. Ireland's T20 squad, impacted by injuries, will be captained by Lorcan Tucker in their upcoming matches against India. England's T20 squad sees the call-up of uncapped all-rounder James Coles for the series against India.

Tennis

Leading tennis players are planning to escalate their prize money protest at Wimbledon, despite a 20% increase in the tournament's prize fund this year. Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years for refusing an anti-doping test, a decision that has sparked controversy as reported by ESPN and BBC Sport regarding a December 2025 refusal. Dan Evans' singles career has concluded after he lost in Wimbledon qualifying, though he stated that missing a wildcard did not provide additional motivation in his first-round qualifying win. Britain's Jack Draper is continuing his injury comeback, reaching the Eastbourne quarter-finals after struggling with confidence levels, and has described his playing style as "ugly like Murray" on his return to competitive play. Amanda Anisimova is preparing for her return to Wimbledon, aiming for a more successful outcome than her previous final appearance.

Rugby Union

Wales and the Barbarians are set to add another chapter to their rivalry with a double-header match in London. George North will conclude his rugby career playing for the Barbarians against Wales. Wales' summer internationals will be captained by Gloucester-bound hooker Henry Slade starting with the Barbarians game. The Red Roses' top players stand to earn £100,000 each if England successfully defends their Women's Rugby World Cup title in 2029. Former rugby league player Nathan Cayless has been appointed as the new head coach for Super League champions Hull KR on a three-year deal.

Olympics & International Sport

The International Olympic Committee has announced a new grant program, committing over $100 million to athletes and establishing a fund for grants of $10,000 per Games competed in. These grants will be available for application after participation in a Summer Games. A group of British Olympians and Paralympians are backing a proposed bid from the north of England to host the Games, citing its unique passion for sport.

Golf & PGA Tour

Tiger Woods made his first public appearance since his arrest when introducing PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp. Rolapp is set to assume the dual role of PGA Tour CEO and commissioner on January 1, 2025, as Jay Monahan steps down at the end of the year. The PGA Tour has approved significant changes for 2028, including a revamped structure with promotion and relegation and two separate series of tournaments with distinct fields and schedules as part of a two-track plan. Unruly behavior at the recent US Open has prompted officials to maintain strict policing of conduct on and off the course.

American Football

The NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a new five-year, age-based eligibility model, a decision that has been challenged by 15 college basketball players who claim it is unfair to the 2022 recruiting class. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is being featured on Tokyo billboards as the Ducks prepare for the Tokyo Oregon Football Showcase. Brandon Aiyuk expressed his support for the Commanders in a recent social media video.

Miscellaneous Sports News

In boxing, Joe Cordina's fight against the US has been blocked due to a visa issue. Former Olympic skier Bode Miller, who was previously arrested on drug charges, will have those misdemeanor charges dropped according to his attorney. The WNBA is investigating an Indiana man charged with allegedly stalking Fever player Sophie Cunningham and sending her threatening messages. The T20 World Cup has seen trends such as run-scoring records and tactical shifts. England players will utilize ice packs and F1-style cooling vests to manage the heat during their matches. Super-bantamweight fighter Tysie Gallagher has signed with Jake Paul's MVP. Legendary ESPN anchor Linda Cohn is retiring after 34 years with the network.