General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 27, 2026, 5:33 AM ET

Golf

Ina Yoon holds a two-shot lead after the first round of the Women's PGA Championship, with Nelly Korda six strokes adrift as she pursues a third consecutive major title at the midway point.

Rugby Union

Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa will not face disciplinary action for an incident involving England captain Ben Stokes, despite Jamie George labelling the behaviour "unacceptable." Elsewhere, hooker Liam Belcher is ruled out of Wales' summer matches due to a neck injury, while Angus Bell prepares to face former teammates when Australia meet Ireland on July 4. The Rugby Football League has confirmed that games will incorporate hydration breaks during the current heatwave.

Darts

Luke Humphries successfully defended his US Darts Masters title in New York, defeating Luke Littler in a deciding leg.

Boxing

Lewis Crocker's manager Jamie Conlan sees continued opportunities for the former IBF welterweight champion, suggesting a return to Belfast would be "key." British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker is drawing inspiration from figures like Floyd Mayweather and the sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris" as he aims to break into the American market. Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will vacate his titles but has indicated he is not retiring, planning one "last dance" before concluding his career. The proposed rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been postponed indefinitely. Joe Cordina has been charged with assault and weapon threats, and subsequently ruled out of a fight due to a US visa denial. Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields will drop to middleweight to challenge Kaye Scott on August 15.

Cricket

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is receiving a rare treatment used by NBA star Shaquille O'Neal in a bid to be fit for the T20 World Cup semi-final, with her wife Katherine expressing optimism about her calf injury recovery. Ben Duckett has seen significant benefits from a fitness drive, losing five to six kilograms since the Ashes, which has contributed to his century in the third Test against New Zealand. England are seeing fitness gains, according to all-rounder Alice Capsey, in the T20 World Cup. Hampshire Hawks secured their sixth straight T20 Blast win, while Warwickshire stunned Surrey in a Women's T20 Blast upset. Sri Lanka kept their semi-final hopes alive with a narrow win over Scotland in the Women's T20 World Cup, and India also kept their hopes alive heading into the final day of the group stage. Ireland secured a historic T20 win over world champions India, with India-born bowler Jai Moondra calling it a "dream come true". England eased into the T20 World Cup semi-finals by beating the West Indies. Legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin does not anticipate Indian players participating in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues soon. The Afghan women's cricket team has requested clarity from the ICC regarding their future. King Charles showed support for the Afghan women's cricket team, who are no longer permitted to play official matches.

Basketball

Chicago Sky's Kamilla Cardoso set a WNBA record for most field goals without a miss, going 13 for 13 en route to 30 points and eight rebounds in a 124-94 victory. Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, among this year's Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductees, emphasized the need for the WNBA to improve player protection. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed gratitude for the WNBA's review of Alyssa Thomas's hit on Caitlin Clark, but questioned the on-court officiating. Caitlin Clark will miss her second game due to back issues, sitting out against the Sparks. Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas has been suspended for one game after making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat. Sophie Cunningham is reportedly being stalked by a man who sent her threatening and explicit social media messages. Marina Mabrey of the Toronto Tempo tied the WNBA record with 53 points and nine three-pointers in a 125-97 win over the Sparks. Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Star fan voting after the second returns. Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks will be out for at least four weeks with a lower left leg injury. The NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a significant change in eligibility rules, but a lawsuit alleges unfairness for the 2022 high school class.

American Football

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Tampa in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery.

Athletics

Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson has been released from hospital following a cardiac arrest sustained during a run in the United States. The Diamond League meeting in Paris will proceed in a reduced format due to extreme heat in France. Josh Kerr intends to break Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record at the London Diamond League on July 18. The International Olympic Committee has announced a new grant program, offering up to $10,000 for future Olympians per Games they compete in, funded by a $100 million commitment.

Cycling

Former world champion Lizzie Deignan returns to the Great Britain cycling team as a sporting director. Oscar Onley has been ruled out of the Tour de France with a shoulder injury. Zoe Backstedt retained her title at the British national elite women's time trial championships.

Motorsport

Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in a Mercedes one-two during first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix. This weekend's Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race by the FIA. Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has approved a proposal to end presidential term limits.

Tennis

Serena Williams is considered a betting long shot to win Wimbledon in her return to singles play, while Jannik Sinner is the favorite for the men's title. Williams is set to face 20-year-old Maya Joint in her first-round Wimbledon match. Chris Evert announced her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time, preventing her from attending Wimbledon this year. Jack Draper reached the Eastbourne Open semi-finals, gaining confidence in his body after an injury layoff. Wimbledon begins Monday, and the BBC has signed a new deal to broadcast the tournament through 2033. Leading tennis players plan to expand their prize money protest at Wimbledon, despite a 20% increase in the prize fund. Dan Evans' singles career concluded after a loss in Wimbledon qualifying. Emma Raducanu is managing an injury that aggravated her run to the Queen's final, causing her to miss Wimbledon practice.

Other Sports

Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett made his professional baseball debut for a United States minor league team. The T20 Blast saw Yorkshire suffer a two-wicket defeat against Hampshire. Maika Sivo continued his scoring spree with two tries in Leeds' victory over Hull KR, taking his Super League tally to. Josh McErlean is battling for a podium spot in fourth place at Rally Greece, while Jon Armstrong retired. Tobi Lawal is aiming for NBA greatness after being drafted, vowing to dedicate himself to training. The Argentine soccer system is reportedly rife with child neglect, according to an ESPN investigation. Megan Barker reclaimed her title at the National Road Championships, winning the British elite women's circuit race. Ieuan Mackenzie is targeting the UFC after signing a five-fight deal with Cage Warriors. England assistant coach Tim Southee believes England can leverage memories of their 2022 Test victory against New Zealand to win the series decider. England took two late wickets against New Zealand on a challenging opening day of the third Test. The Rugby Football League will implement hydration breaks during games due to the ongoing heatwave . England's Commonwealth Games netball squad includes Nat Metcalf and Jayda Pechova, with the team aiming for a second consecutive gold medal. Cris Cyborg will defend her title against Ketlen Viera in what is expected to be her final MMA fight. The BBC will continue broadcasting Wimbledon until 2033. Northern Ireland's upcoming Nations League campaign and EURO 2028 qualifiers will be broadcast live on the BBC.