General Sports 3 Days

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

WNBA

The WNBA is grappling with player safety concerns, with Hall of Fame inductees Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne emphasizing the league's need to protect its players. This discussion comes as Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed frustration with officiating following an incident involving Caitlin Clark, stating the review process punished Alyssa Thomas but failed to address the on-court call in real-time though she acknowledged the WNBA review punished Thomas. Clark herself will miss a second game due to back issues, sitting out against the Los Angeles Sparks as the Fever hold her out. Meanwhile, Marina Mabrey of the Chicago Sky tied a WNBA record with 53 points, including a record-tying nine three-pointers, in a dominant 125-97 victory over the Sparks matching the WNBA record. Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas received a one-game suspension for her contact with Clark for her shot on Clark.

Golf

Scottie Scheffler continued his exceptional form at the Travelers Championship, firing a 10-under-par 60 in the second round to seize the lead firing a 60. Scheffler narrowly missed a sub-60 round after a missed birdie putt on the 18th hole just misses sub-60 round. The tournament also presents opportunities for bettors, with analysis suggesting specific traits to look for at TPC River Highlands how to bet the championship.

Tennis

Wimbledon is set to begin, with Serena Williams returning to singles play as a betting long shot, while Jannik Sinner is the favorite for the men's title a Wimbledon long shot; Sinner favored. Williams will face 20-year-old Maya Joint in her opening match draws Maya Joint. The tournament will also feature a prize money protest from leading players players to expand protest. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu is managing an injury that caused her to miss practice misses Wimbledon practice, and Dan Evans' singles career concluded after a loss in qualifying singles career ends. Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announced her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time, preventing her from attending Wimbledon cancer has returned. Jack Draper, returning from injury, reached the Eastbourne Open semi-finals into Eastbourne last eight. The BBC has secured broadcast rights for Wimbledon through 2033 signs new Wimbledon deal.

Cricket

In the T20 Blast, Hampshire Hawks secured their sixth consecutive win with a narrow two-wicket victory over Yorkshire sixth straight win for Hampshire. Warwickshire delivered a significant upset by defeating Surrey, moving them off the bottom of the table Warwickshire stun Surrey. Sri Lanka kept their semi-final hopes alive in the Women's T20 World Cup with a thrilling three-wicket win against Scotland beat Scotland to keep hopes alive. England secured their place in the semi-finals by defeating the West Indies beat West Indies to secure semi-final place. England is seeing the benefits of improved fitness and fielding in the tournament seeing benefits of fitness drive. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is optimistic about returning from a calf injury targets semi-final return. Afghanistan's women's cricket team is seeking clarity from the ICC on their future women ask ICC for clear answers, and King Charles showed support for the team King meets women's cricket team. Ravichandran Ashwin does not anticipate Indian players participating in The Hundred or other franchise leagues soon no India players will compete.

Rugby League

Maika Sivo continued his prolific try-scoring season for Leeds, adding two in their decisive victory over champions Hull KR, bringing his tally to 27 Sivo spree continues. Warrington overcame injury setbacks to draw level on points with Leeds at the top of Super League after a hard-fought win against Catalans Warrington dig deep. The Rugby Football League will implement hydration breaks during games due to the ongoing heatwave RFL to implement hydration breaks.

Boxing

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk announced he will vacate his world titles but is not retiring, planning one more fight vacates titles but planning 'last dance'. The rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been indefinitely postponed due to contract disputes rematch postponed indefinitely. Floyd Mayweather's exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis was also called off fight vs. Zambidis off. Joe Cordina faces charges of assault and weapon threat charged with assault and weapon threat, and he is also out of a fight with O'Shaquie Foster due to a US visa denial out of Mason fight after US visa block. Claressa Shields will move down to middleweight to challenge Kaye Scott for her WBA and WBC titles on August 15 Shields to face unified middleweight champ.

Athletics & Cycling

Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson has been released from the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while running leaves hospital after cardiac arrest. The Paris Diamond League meeting has been shortened due to extreme heat in France format reduced because of heatwave. Josh Kerr plans to attempt Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record at the London Diamond League meeting on July 18 plans to beat mile world record. Every future Olympian will be eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant from the IOC for each Games they participate in, funded by a $100 million commitment IOC announces new grant. Megan Barker reclaimed her British elite women's circuit race title at the National Road Championships reclaims title. Zoe Backstedt retained her British national elite women's time trial title retains British time trial title. Lizzie Deignan is returning to Great Britain's cycling team as a sporting director to take sporting director role. Oscar Onley has been ruled out of the Tour de France due to a shoulder injury ruled out of Tour de France.

Soccer

The Argentine soccer system is reportedly rife with child exploitation and neglect, according to an ESPN investigation soccer system rife with child neglect. The USMNT aims to finish their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage unbeaten seek group-stage his. The team conceded three goals in their recent match, with goalkeeper Matt Turner receiving criticism Turner earns 3/10. Christian Pulisic's performance against Türkiye was marked by a strong start that faded looks ready to make his mark. South Korea's decision to bench Son Heung-Min backfired in their loss to South Africa Son Heung-Min backfires. Northern Ireland's upcoming Nations League campaign and EURO 2028 qualifiers will be broadcast on the BBC until 2028 live NI internationals to remain on BBC.

Other Sports

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss publicly disagreed with comments made by LSU coach Lane Kiffin regarding recruiting and Confederate symbols Chambliss pushes back on Kiffin's take. The International Olympic Committee is establishing a grant program for future Olympians IOC announces new grant. Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Florida in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery NFL's Arnold 'primary conspirator'. The PFL's Cris Cyborg will defend her featherweight title against Ketlen Viera in what is expected to be her final MMA fight defend title vs. Vieira in retirement fi. The FIA has approved a proposal to remove term limits for its president FIA proposal to end presidency term limits approved, and the Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race amid a heatwave Austrian GP declared heat-hazard race. England's Commonwealth Games netball squad has been announced, with the team aiming for a second gold medal Metcalf & Pechova in England's Commonwealth squad. Wales hooker Elliot Dee will play for the Barbarians against Wales preparing to play against Wales.