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

Tennis Grabs Headlines Amid Wimbledon Buzz

As Wimbledon prepares to commence, anticipation for Serena Williams' singles return is palpable, though she is considered a long shot by oddsmakers Serena a Wimbledon long shot; Sinner favored. Williams will face 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round Serena draws Maya Joint, in Wimbledon opener, marking her first singles match in nearly four years Williams given favourable Wimbledon start - who else plays who?. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner is the favorite for the men's title Serena a Wimbledon long shot; Sinner favored. The tournament also sees British hopes in Jack Draper, who reached the Eastbourne Open semi-finals and is gaining confidence in his body after injury Draper into Eastbourne last eight to continue injury comeback, though he missed out on the final after falling to Ugo Humbert Draper denied place in Eastbourne final by Humbert. Dan Evans' singles career concluded after a loss in Wimbledon qualifying Evans out of Wimbledon qualifying as singles career ends, while three Britons, Ollie Tarvet, Billy Harris, and Max Basing, successfully qualified for the main draw Three Britons reach Wimbledon through qualifying. In a somber note, tennis legend Chris Evert announced her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time, preventing her attendance at Wimbledon Evert to miss Wimbledon after cancer recurrence. Leading players are also planning to expand their prize money protest at Wimbledon, despite a 20% increase in this year's prize pot Players to expand prize money protest at Wimbledon.

WNBA Season Heats Up with Player Performances and Controversies

The WNBA season continues to deliver compelling storylines, with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark facing limited action due to back issues Fever's Clark exits with back issue, won't return. Clark will miss a second game against the Los Angeles Sparks as the team manages her recovery Fever will sit Clark vs. Sparks due to ailing back.... Her teammate Aliyah Boston and Clark herself are leading the WNBA All-Star fan voting after the second returns Fever's Boston, Clark top WNBA All-Star fan voting.... In a significant development, Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas has been suspended for one game following contact with Clark's throat during a recent matchup Mercury's Thomas suspended for shot on Clark. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed her gratitude for the WNBA review that led to the suspension but questioned the on-court officiating's failure to make a call in real-time Fever coach thanks WNBA review, but scolds refs, adding that such "cheap shots" are dangerous 'Cheap shots' on Clark 'dangerous' – coach fumes with officiating. Marina Mabrey of the Chicago Tempo had a record-setting night, tying the WNBA record with 53 points and matching the mark for most three-pointers with nine in a dominant performance against the Sparks Tempo's Mabrey ties WNBA record with 53 points. The league also continues to rank its clutch players, with Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker heading into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Ranking the WNBA's 15 most clutch players of all time.

Boxing World Sees Title Vacations and Postponements

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has announced he will vacate his three world titles but is not retiring, instead planning one "last dance" before concluding his career Usyk to vacate titles but planning his 'last dance...'. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been indefinitely postponed, with contract disputes cited as the primary reason Pacquiao and Mayweather rematch postponed indefinitely. Floyd Mayweather's exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis in Greece, scheduled for Saturday, has also been called off according to court records Mayweather fight vs. Zambidis off, per court docs. In other boxing news, Welsh fighter Joe Cordina faces a setback as his fight against US opponent is off due to a visa block Cordina out of Mason fight after US visa block, after previously being charged with assault and weapon threat Cordina charged with assault and weapon threat. Claressa Shields is set to move down three weight divisions to challenge unified middleweight champion Kaye Scott for her WBA and WBC titles on August 15 Shields to face unified middleweight champ Scott.

Cricket World Cup Stages and International Upsets

The T20 World Cup is progressing with England securing a spot in the semi-finals after a commanding victory over the West Indies England beat West Indies to secure semi-final place. England is also finding form in their Test series against New Zealand, with Ben Duckett scoring a century to help haul the team back into contention in the third Test Duckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test. Assistant coach Tim Southee believes England can leverage New Zealand's memories of a dramatic 2022 Test at Trent Bridge to their advantage England can play on NZ memories of 2022 - Southee. Meanwhile, Ireland achieved a historic T20 victory over world champions India, an upset that India-born bowler Jai Moondra described as a "dream come true" India-born Moondra realises dream in Ireland win over world champions. Afghanistan's women's cricket team has called on the International Cricket Council for clarity on their future, with King Charles expressing support for the team which is no longer permitted to play official games Afghan women ask ICC for 'clear answers' on future. Ravichandran Ashwin does not foresee Indian players participating in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues in the near future No India players will compete in Hundred - Ashwin.

Golf and Track & Field Prepare for Major Events

Scottie Scheffler narrowly missed a sub-60 round at the Travelers Championship, finishing with a 10-under 60 on Friday Scheffler just misses sub-60 Round 2 at Travelers. Betting insights are also available for the tournament, focusing on player traits and potential wagers at TPC River Highlands How to bet the Travelers Championship: Load up on .... In track and field, Josh Kerr is preparing to challenge Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record on July 18 at the London Diamond League meeting, utilizing specialized training methods like altitude rooms Speed suits & altitude rooms - how Kerr plans to beat mile world record. The Paris Diamond League meeting will proceed in a reduced format due to extreme heat in France Paris Diamond League format reduced because of heatwave. The International Olympic Committee has announced a new grant program for future Olympians, offering $10,000 per Games, funded by a $100 million commitment IOC announces new grant for all future Olympians.

NASCAR, F1, and Other Racing News

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. The Austrian Grand Prix this weekend has been declared a heat-hazard race due to extreme temperatures Austrian GP declared heat-hazard race amid heatwave. Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in a Mercedes one-two during first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix Antonelli leads Russell in Austrian first practice. In rally racing, Josh McErlean is in contention for a podium spot in fourth place at Rally Greece, while Jon Armstrong has retired from the event McErlean fourth in Rally Greece as Armstrong retires. Oscar Onley has been ruled out of the upcoming Tour de France due to a shoulder injury Onley ruled out of Tour de France with injury.

College Sports and Future Talent

Miami coach Mario Cristobal has secured commitments from two highly-touted recruits for future classes: 2028 offensive tackle Kweli Fielder and 2029 quarterback CJ Cypher Miami lands pair of coveted recruits for '28, '29. Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau plans to remain with the Wolverines following the departure of coach Dusty May Final Four MOP Cadeau plans to stay at Michigan. A lawsuit has been filed against the NCAA by 15 college basketball players, challenging new eligibility rules they claim are unfair to the high school graduating class of 2022 Suit alleges NCAA rule unfair to HS Class of '22. The Division I Football Oversight Committee is also proposing changes to FBS practice schedules and transfer portal windows, potentially taking effect in 2027 Changes to FBS practice, portal windows proposed.

Other Sports News

In boxing, Dustin Poirier has acknowledged needing help after an arrest for alleged public drunkenness UFC icon Poirier accepts he needs help after arrest. UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has confirmed he is back in full training after eye surgery and is in talks for a rematch with interim champion Ciryl Gane Aspinall back in full training for Gane rematch. The Argentine soccer system is facing scrutiny for alleged child exploitation and neglect, according to an ESPN investigation Argentina's soccer system rife with child neglect. Former Olympic skier Bode Miller had misdemeanor drug charges against him dismissed Drug case vs. ex-Olympian Miller to be dropped. The Rugby Football League will implement hydration breaks during games this weekend to assist players amid extreme weather conditions RFL to implement hydration breaks during heatwave.