General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 26, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Soccer

An ESPN investigation released Friday revealed that the Argentine soccer system, which produced the current World Cup champions, is plagued by child exploitation and neglect Argentina's soccer system rife with child neglect. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi made history by becoming the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, a feat credited in part to Argentina's strong team performance Argentina built the perfect stage for Messi to bre. The USMNT, after a strong start to their World Cup campaign, conceded three goals in a recent match, with backup goalkeeper Matt Turner bearing significant blame Copy of USMNT player ratings: Turner earns 3/10 as U.S. co. The United States men's national team aims to conclude their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage play without a loss World Cup live updates: USMNT seek group-stage his.

Basketball (WNBA & College)

Marina Mabrey of the Tempo had a record-setting night Thursday, tying the WNBA record with 53 points and also sinking a record-tying nine three-pointers to lead Toronto to a 125-97 victory over the Sparks Tempo's Mabrey ties WNBA record with 53 points. The WNBA suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas for one game following contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game against Indiana Mercury's Thomas suspended for shot on Clark. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark left Wednesday's game against the Mercury in the third quarter due to a back issue and did not return Fever's Clark exits with back issue, won't return. Clark later earned her fifth technical foul of the season in Indiana's 86-77 win over Phoenix, a call she deemed "ridiculous" Fever rally as Clark scores 24 but earns 5th tech. Indiana Fever teammates Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark are leading the 2026 WNBA All-Star fan voting after the second returns Fever's Boston, Clark top WNBA All-Star fan voting.... The Los Angeles Sparks announced that Kelsey Plum will be sidelined for at least four weeks with a lower left leg injury Sparks' Plum out 4 weeks with left leg injury. Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau plans to remain with the Wolverines following Dusty May's departure, his agent confirmed Final Four MOP Cadeau plans to stay at Michigan. A lawsuit filed by 15 college basketball players claims the NCAA Division I Cabinet's new age-based eligibility model is unfair to the high school Class of 2022 Suit alleges NCAA rule unfair to HS Class of '22. The NCAA Division I Cabinet unanimously approved a new five-year, age-based eligibility model, aiming for greater consistency in the landscape Cabinet OK's 5-year, age-based eligibility for D-I....

Tennis

Serena Williams is set for a highly anticipated singles return at Wimbledon, facing Maya Joint in the first round Williams given favourable Wimbledon start - who else plays who?. Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announced Thursday that her ovarian cancer has returned, preventing her from attending Wimbledon this year due to treatment Evert to miss Wimbledon after cancer recurrence. Evert later stated her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time Tennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned. Jack Draper is gaining confidence in his body as he advances to the Eastbourne Open semi-finals, extending his winning comeback from injury Returning Draper reaches Eastbourne semi-finals. Draper also reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne, stating his recent injury problems had severely impacted his confidence Draper into Eastbourne last eight to continue injury comeback. Emma Raducanu missed Wimbledon practice on Thursday due to an injury aggravated during her run to the Queen's final Raducanu misses Wimbledon practice amid injury concern. Leading tennis players intend to expand their prize money protest at Wimbledon, despite a 20% increase in this year's prize pool Players to expand prize money protest at Wimbledon. Wimbledon begins on Monday, June 29, with the BBC providing live coverage throughout the tournament How to follow Wimbledon on the BBC. The BBC has signed a new broadcasting deal for Wimbledon that extends through 2033 BBC signs new Wimbledon deal until 2033. Dan Evans' singles career has concluded following his loss in the Wimbledon qualifying second round GB's Evans out of Wimbledon qualifying as singles career ends. Amanda Anisimova is preparing for a successful return to Wimbledon, aiming for a better outcome than her previous final appearance Anisimova plots Wimbledon sequel with happier ending. Three British players, Ollie Tarvet, Billy Harris, and Max Basing, have successfully qualified for the Wimbledon main draw Three Britons reach Wimbledon through qualifying.

Golf

Ina Yoon holds a two-shot lead at the Women's PGA Championship after the first round, while Nellie Korda's bid for a third consecutive major title faltered Yoon leads as Korda bid for major hat-trick falters.

Combat Sports

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall confirmed he has been medically cleared for contact and has returned to full training for a potential fight against interim champion Ciryl Gane Aspinall back in 'full training,' in talks to figh. Aspinall is back in full training after undergoing surgery on both eyes as he prepares for a rematch with Gane Aspinall back in full training for Gane rematch. 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 vs. Vieira in retirement fi.... Cyborg will defend her PFL featherweight world title against Ketlen Viera on August 15 in Atlanta, marking the final bout of her career Cyborg to end glittering career with Viera fight. Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields will move down to middleweight to challenge unified champion Kaye Scott for her WBA and WBC titles on August 15 Shields to face unified middleweight champ Scott. Shields is set to fight Scott on August 15 in Atlanta, with a potential bout against Price to follow Shields to fight Scott before potential Price bout. Floyd Mayweather's exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis in Greece on Saturday has been canceled, according to court documents Mayweather fight vs. Zambidis off, per court docs. Joe Cordina has been charged with assault and weapon threats, with South Wales Police confirming he and another man were charged in connection with an incident in Cardiff last February Cordina charged with assault and weapon threat. Cordina is unable to fight in the US due to a visa denial from the United States embassy in London Cordina out of Mason fight after US visa block. Liam Paro is the new IBF welterweight champion after a points victory over Lewis Crocker in Brisbane Paro dethrones Crocker to land welterweight title. Dustin Poirier has stated he is "at the point where I need some help" following his arrest for alleged public drunkenness UFC icon Poirier accepts he needs help after arrest. Ieuan Mackenzie, a Welsh bantamweight, aims for the UFC after signing a five-fight deal with Cage Warriors Mackenzie eyes UFC dream after Cage Warriors deal.

Athletics & Cycling

Scotland's Laura Muir will compete in the 5,000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, aiming to be in peak condition for major events up to the 2028 Olympics Muir to run 5,000m at Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Zoe Backstedt has retained her British national elite women's time trial title, leading an all-Welsh podium at the 2026 championships Backstedt retains British time trial title. Oscar Onley has been ruled out of the upcoming Tour de France due to a shoulder injury, his team confirmed Onley ruled out of Tour de France with injury.

Cricket

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi possesses the "natural abilities" to succeed internationally if selected for the upcoming T20I against Ireland Sooryavanshi, has 'natural abilities' to shine. Legends of batting discuss what makes the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi special as he is poised for his international debut for India against Ireland Cartoons & hose hands - what makes Sooryavanshi, special?. Legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin does not anticipate Indian players participating in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues in the near future No India players will compete in Hundred - Ashwin. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is optimistic about her calf injury, with her wife Katherine stating it is progressing positively Sciver-Brunt targets semi-final return after positive scan. England secured a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup by defeating the West Indies by 38 runs at Lord's England beat West Indies to secure semi-final place. Australia remains unbeaten at the Women's T20 World Cup after a dominant 113-run victory over Pakistan, with Ellyse Perry scoring 71 Australia thrash Pakistan to edge closer to semis. New Zealand eliminated Scotland from the T20 World Cup, keeping their own semi-final hopes alive with a strong performance New Zealand knock Scotland out of T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu's unbeaten 106 led them to a nine-wicket win over Ireland, maintaining their World Cup semi-final aspirations Ireland suffer heavy defeat by Sri Lanka in Bristol. England will employ ice packs, F1-style cooling vests, and other strategies to manage the heat during their match against the West Indies, according to stand-in captain Charlie Dean Ice packs & F1 cooling vests - England ready for heat. England captain Ben Stokes has apologized to his teammates before his return for the third Test against New Zealand Stokes apologises to team-mates before Test return. England assistant Richard Wigglesworth views leaving Maro Itoje out of the upcoming game against South Africa as the correct decision England 'incredibly happy' to rest Itoje for Boks. England can leverage memories of their 2022 Test win against New Zealand to turn around the current series, according to assistant coach Tim Southee England can play on NZ memories of 2022 - Southee. England secured two late wickets against New Zealand on a challenging opening day of the third Test at Trent Bridge England strike late after huge