General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 26, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Boxing World

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has announced he will vacate his three world titles, stating he is planning one "last dance" before retiring from the sport vacate titles but planning. However, Usyk clarified that he is not retiring at this time vacate belts but not retiring. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been postponed indefinitely, primarily due to contract disputes rematch postponed indefinitely. Floyd Mayweather's exhibition bout against Mike Zambidis in Greece scheduled for Saturday has also been canceled according to court documents fight vs. Zambidis off. In other boxing news, former world champion Joe Cordina faces assault and weapon threat charges charged with assault and weapon threat, and his planned fight in the United States has been called off due to a visa denial out of Mason fight. Liam Paro is the new IBF welterweight champion after defeating Lewis Crocker via points dethrones Crocker to land title. Claressa Shields is set to move down three divisions to challenge unified middleweight champion Kaye Scott on August 15th to face unified middleweight champ, with a potential bout against Savannah Marshall following fight Scott before potential Price bout.

Tennis & Grand Slams

Wimbledon is set to begin with several storylines unfolding. Serena Williams is making her singles return after nearly four years and will face 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round draws Maya Joint, receiving what has been described as a favorable draw favourable Wimbledon start. Tennis legend Chris Evert announced her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time, preventing her from attending Wimbledon miss Wimbledon after cancer recurrence. Leading tennis players are planning to expand their prize money protests at Wimbledon, despite a 20% increase in the overall prize pot expand prize money protest. Amanda Anisimova is aiming for a better outcome at Wimbledon this year after reaching the final last year plots Wimbledon sequel. Jack Draper is gaining confidence in his body as he continues his injury comeback, reaching the Eastbourne Open semi-finals reaches Eastbourne semi-finals, and quarter-finals into Eastbourne last eight. Dan Evans' singles career has concluded after a second-round qualifying loss at Wimbledon singles career ends. Emma Raducanu is managing an injury that has caused her to miss Wimbledon practice misses Wimbledon practice.

WNBA & Basketball

Caitlin Clark will miss her second game of the season for the Indiana Fever due to back issues, sitting out their matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks sit Clark vs. Sparks. The WNBA has suspended Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with Clark's throat Thomas suspended for shot on Clark. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White criticized officials for their treatment of Clark during a recent game, calling the officiating "egregious" and "utterly disrespectful" cheap shots on Clark dangerous. An Indiana man has been charged with allegedly stalking Fever player Sophie Cunningham and sending her threatening messages man charged for allegedly stalking Cunningham. Marina Mabrey of the Chicago Sky tied the WNBA record with 53 points in a rout against the Sparks, also matching the record for made three-pointers with nine ties WNBA record with 53 points. Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks will be sidelined for at least four weeks with a left leg injury Plum out 4 weeks. Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark are leading the WNBA All-Star fan voting after the second returns Boston, Clark top WNBA All-Star fan voting. A lawsuit has been filed by 15 college basketball players claiming a new NCAA age-based eligibility model is unfair alleges NCAA rule unfair to HS Class of '22. Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau plans to remain with the Wolverines following coach Dusty May's departure plans to stay at Michigan. The NCAA Division I Cabinet has approved a new five-year, age-based eligibility model for Division I athletes Cabinet OK's 5-year, age-based eligibility.

International Cricket & Rugby

Ireland achieved a historic T20 international victory by defeating world champions India for the first time in Belfast stun world champions India. India's batting coach believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi possesses the "natural abilities" to succeed internationally if selected has natural abilities to shine. The Afghan women's cricket team has requested "clear answers" from the International Cricket Council regarding their future ask ICC for clear answers, with King Charles also showing support for the team which is no longer allowed to play official games King meets women's cricket team. England secured a semi-final place in the T20 World Cup by defeating the West Indies beat West Indies to secure semi-final place. Australia remains undefeated in the Women's T20 World Cup after a dominant win over Pakistan thrash Pakistan to edge closer to semis. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is optimistic about returning from a calf injury, as confirmed by her wife Katherine targets semi-final return. Legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin does not anticipate Indian players participating in The Hundred or other franchise leagues in the near future No India players will compete in Hundred. Rugby Football League games will now include two 90-second hydration breaks to assist players during heatwaves implement hydration breaks during heatwave. Wales hooker Liam Belcher is out of the summer internationals due to a neck injury Cardiff captain Belcher out. George North will play his final rugby match for the Barbarians against Wales on Saturday North prepares for one last dance. Elliot Dee will start for the Barbarians against Wales in London preparing to play against Wales. England's Maro Itoje will be rested for their game against world champions South Africa happy to rest Itoje for Boks.

Motorsport & Cycling

Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in a Mercedes one-two during first practice for the Austrian Grand Prix leads Russell in Austrian first practice. This weekend's Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race by the FIA due to the extreme temperatures Austrian GP declared heat-hazard race. Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has approved a proposal to end term limits for its president FIA proposal to end presidency term limits approved. Oscar Onley has been ruled out of the upcoming Tour de France due to a shoulder injury ruled out of Tour de France. Zoe Backstedt successfully defended her British national elite women's time trial title retains British time trial title. Lizzie Deignan will return to the Great Britain cycling team in a sporting director role to take sporting director role.

Other Sports News

Unified heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk is vacating his titles but is not retiring, planning for one more fight vacate titles but planning. The rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been indefinitely postponed due to contract disputes rematch postponed indefinitely. Ben Duckett's century and Ben Stokes' spell have helped England regain ground in the third Test against New Zealand Duckett & Stokes haul England back. England captain Ben Stokes has apologized to his teammates before returning for the decisive Test Stokes apologises to team-mates. Josh Kerr plans to attempt to break Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record on July 18th in London, employing specialized training methods speed suits & altitude rooms. The Argentine soccer system is reportedly plagued by child exploitation and neglect, according to an ESPN investigation soccer system rife with child neglect. Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery NFL's Arnold 'primary conspirator'. Bode Miller, an Olympic gold medalist skier, had misdemeanor drug charges against him dismissed, despite probable cause for arrest existing drug case vs. ex-Olympian Miller to be dropped. Dustin Poirier has acknowledged the need for help following his arrest for alleged public drunkenness UFC icon Poirier accepts he needs help. Cris Cyborg will defend her PFL featherweight title in what is expected to be her final MMA fight on August 22nd against Ketlen Viera defend title vs. Vieira in retirement fi. England's squad for the Commonwealth Games netball team includes Nat Metcalf and Jayda Pechova, with the team aiming for a second gold medal Metcalf & Pechova in England's Commonwealth squad. The International Olympic Committee has announced a new grant program for future Olympians, offering $10,000 per Games competed in announces new grant for all future Olympians.