General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 26, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

UFC & Boxing World

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has confirmed he has been medically cleared to resume contact and is back in "full training" for a potential rematch with interim champion Ciryl Gane Aspinall back in full training. In boxing, Floyd Mayweather's exhibition bout against Mike Zambidis, scheduled for Saturday in Greece, has been called off according to federal court records Mayweather fight vs. Zambidis off. Former world champion Joe Cordina has been charged with assault and weapon threats in connection with an incident in Cardiff last February Cordina charged with assault, and his planned fight in the United States has been cancelled due to a denied U.S. visa Cordina out of Mason fight. PFL women's featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will defend her title against Ketlen Viera on August 22 in what is expected to be the final MMA fight of her career Cyborg to defend title. Liam Paro defeated Lewis Crocker via points to claim the IBF welterweight title Paro dethrones Crocker, while Claressa Shields is set to drop down to middleweight to challenge unified champion Kaye Scott on August 15 Shields to face unified middleweight champ.

Basketball - WNBA & College

Marina Mabrey of the Tempo tied the WNBA record with 53 points and a record-tying nine three-pointers in Toronto's 125-97 victory over the Sparks Tempo's Mabrey ties WNBA record. The WNBA has suspended Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas for one game following contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game against Indiana Mercury's Thomas suspended. Clark herself left a subsequent game against the Mercury in the third quarter due to a back issue and did not return Fever's Clark exits, though she later scored 24 points in a win over Phoenix, earning her fifth technical foul of the season which she called "ridiculous" Fever rally as Clark scores 24. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White criticized officiating around Clark, calling it "egregious" and "utterly disrespectful" Cheap shots' on Clark 'dangerous'. Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Star fan voting after the second return of results Fever's Boston, Clark top WNBA All-Star. Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks will be sidelined for at least four weeks with a lower left leg injury Sparks' Plum out 4 weeks. Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau has announced he will remain with the Wolverines for the upcoming season, with his agent confirming the decision to ESPN Final Four MOP Cadeau plans. The NCAA Division I Cabinet has unanimously approved a new five-year, age-based eligibility model for Division I athletes Cabinet OK's 5-year, age-based eligibility, a move that has led to a lawsuit from 15 college basketball players who claim the new model is unfair Suit alleges NCAA rule unfair. The Division I Football Oversight Committee is proposing changes to FBS practice schedules and transfer portal windows, potentially effective from the 2027 season Changes to FBS practice, portal windows. Miami has secured commitments from future recruits, including 2028 offensive tackle Kweli Fielder and 2029 quarterback CJ Cypher Miami lands pair of coveted recruits.

Tennis

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time, and treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year Evert to miss Wimbledon. A trio of British players—Ollie Tarvet, Billy Harris, and Max Basing—have qualified for the Wimbledon main draw Three Britons reach Wimbledon, while Dan Evans' singles career has concluded after his loss in Wimbledon qualifying GB's Evans out of Wimbledon qualifying. Jack Draper is gaining confidence and extending his comeback from injury, reaching the Eastbourne Open semi-finals Returning Draper reaches Eastbourne semi-finals. Amanda Anisimova is preparing for Wimbledon with the hope of a better outcome than her previous final appearance Anisimova plots Wimbledon sequel. Leading tennis players plan to escalate their prize money protest at Wimbledon, even with a 20% increase in this year's prize fund Players to expand prize money protest. The BBC has secured broadcast rights for Wimbledon until 2033 through a new agreement with the All England Club BBC signs new Wimbledon deal.

Golf & Motorsports

The PGA Tour announced significant changes starting in 2028, including the introduction of promotion and relegation systems Promotion and relegation in revamped 2028 PGA Tour. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp will also assume the role of commissioner starting January 1, succeeding Jay Monahan Rolapp to assume PGA Tour commish role. Tiger Woods made his first public appearance since his arrest in late March, introducing CEO Brian Rolapp at a PGA Tour news conference Tiger makes first public appearance. The Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race by the FIA due to the ongoing heatwave Austrian GP declared heat-hazard race. The FIA has also approved a proposal to remove term limits for its president by a margin of over 90% FIA proposal to end presidency term limits.

Cricket & Rugby

Fifteen-year-old Indian batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has impressed coaches with his "natural abilities" and is poised for his international debut against Ireland Sooryavanshi, has 'natural abilities'. India's group stage campaign in the Women's T20 World Cup concludes with a crucial match against Australia India and South Africa take semi-final, where Australia remains unbeaten after a dominant win over Pakistan Australia thrash Pakistan. England secured a semi-final place in the T20 World Cup by defeating the West Indies England beat West Indies, while New Zealand eliminated Scotland from the tournament New Zealand knock Scotland out. England captain Ben Stokes has apologized to his teammates ahead of his return for the third Test against New Zealand Stokes apologises to team-mates, and head coach Brendon McCullum has dismissed rumors of a rift between them McCullum confused by stories. England's assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth stated that leaving Maro Itoje out of the upcoming match against South Africa is the correct decision England 'incredibly happy' to rest Itoje. The Rugby Football League will implement hydration breaks during games this weekend due to extreme weather conditions RFL to implement hydration breaks. England's top rugby stars could earn £100,000 if they successfully defend their Women's Rugby World Cup title in 2029 Red Roses stars in line for £100k.

Other Sports News

The USMNT's World Cup campaign experienced a setback with three goals conceded, with goalkeeper Matt Turner bearing some responsibility Copy of USMNT player ratings. The United States men's national team aims to finish their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage undefeated World Cup live updates. The International Olympic Committee has established a fund of over $100 million to provide grants of $10,000 to future Olympians for each Games they participate in IOC announces new grant. The BBC has extended its broadcast deal for Northern Ireland's Nations League and EURO 2028 qualifiers until 2028 Live NI internationals to remain. Super League champions Hull KR have appointed Nathan Cayless as their new head coach on a three-year contract Hull KR appoint Cayless. Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery NFL's Arnold 'primary conspirator'. Former Olympic skier Bode Miller had drug charges against him dropped, according to his attorney Lawyer: Drug charges vs. Miller, though he was previously arrested on two drug charges in Idaho Ex-Olympic skier Miller arrested. An Indiana man has been charged with stalking Fever player Sophie Cunningham and sending her explicit and threatening messages on social media Man charged for allegedly stalking Cunningham. Welsh bantamweight Ieuan Mackenzie aims for the UFC after signing a five-fight deal with Cage Warriors Mackenzie eyes UFC dream.