General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 26, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

NBA & WNBA

The Milwaukee Bucks' 13-year tenure with Giannis Antetokounmpo has concluded after a protracted saga filled with public pronouncements and private discontent, leaving significant ripple effects across the league ended. In draft news, analysis of the recent NBA draft is dissecting questions around value picks, the scarcity of Round 1 trades, and potential Rookie of the Year candidates recap. Meanwhile, the WNBA saw Marina Mabrey tie the league record by scoring 53 points and sinking nine three-pointers in the Tempo's dominant 125-97 victory over the Sparks tied record. However, the Indiana Fever are facing challenges as Caitlin Clark exited a game with a back issue and would not return exited game. Her teammate Sophie Cunningham has also been the subject of legal action, with an Indiana man charged with stalking and sending her threatening messages stalking allegations. The league also suspended Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas for one game following physical contact with Clark suspended. In All-Star voting updates, Indiana Fever teammates Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark are leading the fan vote after the second returns leading voting. Chicago Sky's Courtney Vandersloot is nearing her 2026 debut after an ACL tear last June, with a return expected Friday against the Fire debut expected. Los Angeles Sparks' Kelsey Plum will be sidelined for at least four weeks due to a lower left leg injury out 4 weeks.

Tennis

Serena Williams is set to make her singles comeback at Wimbledon, facing 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round, marking her first singles match in nearly four years singles comeback. Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announced her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time, preventing her attendance at Wimbledon this year cancer returned. Emma Raducanu is managing an injury that worsened during her run to the Queen's final, causing her to miss Wimbledon practice missed practice. Jack Draper, returning from injury, has reached the Eastbourne Open semi-finals, expressing growing confidence in his physical condition reaching semi-finals. Wimbledon qualifying saw three Britons – Ollie Tarvet, Billy Harris, and Max Basing – secure spots in the main draw qualified for main draw. Dan Evans' singles career concluded after a loss in Wimbledon qualifying singles career ends. Leading tennis players are planning to expand their prize money protests at Wimbledon, despite a 20% increase in the overall prize fund prize money protest. The BBC has secured broadcast rights for Wimbledon until 2033 through a new deal with the All England Club new broadcast deal.

Golf & Auto Racing

The Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race by the FIA due to extreme temperatures, with teams employing measures like Formula 1-style cooling vests to manage the heat heat-hazard race. Mercedes driver George Russell believes Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari pose a significant threat to this year's world championship huge title threat. Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in a Mercedes one-two during the first practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix led practice. The PGA Tour announced significant changes starting in 2028, including the introduction of promotion and relegation systems promotion and relegation. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp will also assume the role of commissioner at the end of the year, succeeding Jay Monahan new commissioner. Tiger Woods made his first public appearance since his arrest when he introduced Brian Rolapp at a PGA Tour news conference public appearance.

International Soccer & Cricket

An ESPN investigation has revealed that the Argentine soccer system, despite producing World Cup champions, is plagued by child exploitation and neglect child exploitation. The United States men's national team aims to finish their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage unbeaten finish unbeaten. The USMNT conceded three goals in a match, with backup goalkeeper Matt Turner receiving criticism for his performance Turner earns low rating. In women's cricket, Afghanistan's team is seeking clear answers from the International Cricket Council regarding their future, as they are no longer permitted to play official games seeking clear answers. England secured a spot in the T20 World Cup semi-finals by defeating the West Indies by 38 runs secured semi-final place. Australia remains unbeaten in the Women's T20 World Cup after a dominant 113-run victory over Pakistan, with Ellyse Perry scoring 71 beat Pakistan. India's captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is optimistic about her calf injury recovery following a positive scan, with her wife Katherine noting the injury is progressing well positive scan. Ravichandran Ashwin believes Indian players will not participate in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues in the near future no India players in The Hundred.

Boxing & MMA

The exhibition fight between Floyd Mayweather and Mike Zambidis in Greece has been canceled, according to court documents fight canceled. Former boxing world champion Joe Cordina faces charges of assault and weapon threats in connection with an incident last February charged with assault. Cordina is also out of a fight against Mason due to a U.S. visa denial visa block. Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields will move down to challenge unified middleweight champion Kaye Scott for her WBA and WBC titles on August 15 fight Scott. PFL women's featherweight champion Cris Cyborg is set to defend her title against Ketlen Viera on August 22 in what is expected to be the final MMA fight of her career final MMA fight. Dustin Poirier has acknowledged needing help after his recent arrest for alleged public drunkenness needs help. Liam Paro defeated Lewis Crocker via points to become the new IBF welterweight champion new welterweight champion.

College Sports & Other

The NCAA Division I Cabinet has unanimously approved a new five-year, age-based eligibility model, aiming to bring consistency to collegiate athletics new eligibility model. However, a lawsuit has been filed by 15 college basketball players claiming this new model is unfair to the class of 2022 lawsuit filed. Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau plans to remain with the Wolverines following the departure of coach Dusty May plans to stay. Miami coach Mario Cristobal secured commitments from 2028 offensive tackle Kweli Fielder and 2029 quarterback CJ Cypher lands recruits. 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 ring of honor. The Division I Football Oversight Committee is proposing changes to offseason and preseason practice schedules, along with a shorter transfer portal window, potentially effective in 2027 practice changes proposed.

Miscellaneous

The International Olympic Committee is establishing a $100 million fund to provide $10,000 grants for future Olympians after they compete in each Games IOC grants. Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery arrested in Florida. Fanatics Sportsbook will partner with Prohi Bet Bad Actors to use AI and investigative tools to identify and ban bettors who harass athletes on social media ban harassing bettors. The Rugby Football League will implement hydration breaks during games due to a heatwave to support player welfare hydration breaks. Northern Ireland's international football matches will continue to be broadcast on the BBC until 2028 NI internationals on BBC.