General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 27, 2026, 8:33 AM ET

Global Sports Briefing

Tennis & Golf

Wimbledon begins Monday, with Serena Williams a long shot to win the women's singles title in her return to the tournament, while Jannik Sinner is the favorite for the men's crown. Williams, who received a favorable draw, will face 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round. Meanwhile, Chris Evert announced her cancer has returned, forcing her to miss the tournament. In golf, Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under-par 60 to take a two-stroke lead after two rounds at the Travelers Championship. At the Women's PGA Championship, Ina Yoon holds a six-shot lead over Nelly Korda, who is chasing her third consecutive major title.

WNBA & Basketball

The WNBA is facing scrutiny regarding player safety, with Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne calling for better protection. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed frustration with officiating following a hit on Caitlin Clark, stating the league needs to punish "cheap shots". The league suspended Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with Clark's throat during a recent matchup. Clark herself will miss a game due to back issues, while teammate Aliyah Boston is leading WNBA All-Star fan voting alongside Clark in the latest returns. Chicago Sky's Kamilla Cardoso set a WNBA record by making 13 field goals without a miss, scoring 30 points in a victory. In other basketball news, Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau plans to stay with the Wolverines after coach Dusty May's departure.

Rugby & Soccer

Ireland's forwards coach Paul O'Connell confirmed no further injury concerns for the team ahead of their Nations Championship opener against Australia. Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa will not face further punishment for a nightclub incident involving England cricket captain Ben Stokes, though Jamie George criticized the behavior as "unacceptable" according to reports. In soccer, an ESPN investigation revealed the Argentine system is rife with child neglect and exploitation.

Boxing & Combat Sports

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk announced he will vacate his titles but is not retiring, planning one "last dance" before concluding his career. Claressa Shields will move down to middleweight to challenge Kaye Scott for her WBA and WBC titles on August 15th. Cris Cyborg will defend her PFL featherweight title against Ketlen Viera in what is expected to be the final MMA fight of her career. Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather's exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis in Greece has been postponed indefinitely. Joe Cordina has been charged with assault and weapon threat, and his planned fight in the US was also blocked by a visa denial. Ieuan Mackenzie aims for the UFC after signing a five-fight deal with Cage Warriors following his recent success.

Cricket & Baseball

Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett made his professional baseball debut for a minor league team in the United States. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is utilizing a rare treatment, previously used by Shaquille O'Neal, to recover from a calf injury and be fit for the T20 World Cup semi-final. England secured a semi-final berth by defeating the West Indies in the T20 World Cup. India-born bowler Jai Moondra was instrumental in Ireland's historic T20 win over world champions India. The Afghanistan women's cricket team has called on the ICC for clarity on their future. Ravichandran Ashwin believes Indian players will not compete in The Hundred or similar franchise leagues in the near future.

Motorsport & Cycling

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, approved a proposal to end term limits for its president. The Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race due to extreme temperatures. Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in a Mercedes one-two during first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix. Oscar Onley has been ruled out of the Tour de France due to a shoulder injury. Former world champion Lizzie Deignan will take on a sporting director role for Great Britain's cycling team.

Athletics & Other Sports

Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson has been released from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. The Paris Diamond League athletics meeting has been reduced in format due to a heatwave. Josh Kerr plans to attempt to break the mile world record at the London Diamond League meeting on July 18. The International Olympic Committee announced a new grant program that will provide future Olympians with $10,000 per Games. Britain's Jack Draper missed a spot in the Eastbourne Open final, losing to Ugo Humbert, but has expressed growing confidence in his body following his return from injury reaching previous rounds. Emma Raducanu is managing an aggravated injury and missed Wimbledon practice. Dan Evans' singles career has concluded after losing in Wimbledon qualifying.

General Sports News

The NBA draft saw 13 major questions answered, including analysis on value picks and trade dynamics. Tobi Lawal secured his NBA dream after being drafted. The WNBA faces scrutiny over player safety, with Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker advocating for better protection. The NBA's front office spending power and apron standings for all 30 franchises have been analyzed in a recent report. In college sports, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss disputed comments made by LSU coach Lane Kiffin regarding recruiting. The Rugby Football League will implement hydration breaks during games due to extreme heat. The BBC has signed a new deal to broadcast Wimbledon until 2033.