General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 27, 2026, 2:32 PM ET

Tennis: Wimbledon Beckons with Stars Returning Amidst Injury Concerns

As Wimbledon approaches, anticipation is high for the return of several prominent players, though fitness concerns linger. Serena Williams, a betting long shot in her singles comeback, is set to face 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round Serena draws Maya, marking her first singles match in nearly four years Serena a long shot. Jannik Sinner, the favorite to defend his title, aims to resume dominance despite a shock early exit at the French Open Sinner seeks dominance. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon prospects appear uncertain as she cut short practice due to an aggravated injury, a concern also noted in her Thursday training session Raducanu misses practice. In other women's singles news, Madison Keys secured her third Eastbourne title by defeating Tatjana Maria Keys beats Maria. On the men's side, Jack Draper's encouraging return from injury saw him reach the Eastbourne semi-finals Draper reaches semis, though he was later denied a place in the final by Ugo Humbert Draper denied place. Three British men, Ollie Tarvet, Billy Harris, and Max Basing, successfully qualified for the main draw. Tennis legend Chris Evert revealed her "relentless" ovarian cancer has returned for a third time, impacting her ability to attend Wimbledon Evert says cancer. Discussions around player protests over prize money are ongoing as Wimbledon begins protest over prize money.

Formula 1: Russell Secures Controversial Pole in Chaotic Austrian Grand Prix Qualifying

George Russell of Mercedes claimed pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix in a chaotic qualifying session, snatching the top spot with the final lap after Max Verstappen crashed Russell claims controversial pole. This marks Russell's second consecutive pole position Russell takes pole. Earlier in practice, Kimi Antonelli had led a Mercedes one-two in the first session Antonelli leads Russell. The Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a "heat-hazard race" by the FIA due to extreme temperatures Austrian GP declared heat-hazard. Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari are considered a "huge threat" for the world championship this year, according to Russell Hamilton Ferrari.

Cricket: Ireland's Historic T20 Win, England's Test Struggles, and T20 World Cup Update

Ireland achieved a historic T20 victory over world champions India, with Orla Prendergast's 63 leading the team to a significant win and denting the West Indies' semi-final hopes Ireland beat Windies. India-born bowler Jai Moondra described helping Ireland secure this win as a "dream come true" India-born Moondra. Ireland's victory was their first against the world champions Ireland stun world champions. Meanwhile, England faced significant challenges in their third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with the hosts in danger of defeat after a fluctuating third day England huge danger. Ben Duckett's century, built on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes, helped haul England back into the contest Duckett & Stokes haul. Duckett has reportedly lost "five or six" kilograms since the Ashes, contributing to his improved form fitter Duckett got back. England are also seeing benefits from an improved fitness and fielding drive in the T20 World Cup England seeing benefits. England secured a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals by beating the West Indies England beat West Indies. In other T20 World Cup news, Pakistan finished their campaign with a win against the Netherlands Netherlands lose seven. Sri Lanka kept their semi-final hopes alive with a narrow win over Scotland Sri Lanka beat Scotland. South Africa are among the teams fighting for semi-final spots on the final day of the group stage India South Africa. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is reportedly using a rare treatment employed by Shaquille O'Neal in a bid to be fit for the T20 World Cup semi-final rare therapy used, and she is feeling "positive" about her calf injury Sciver-Brunt targets return. Ravichandran Ashwin does not anticipate Indian players participating in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues soon India players. The women's T20 World Cup has seen standout trends, including run-scoring records and curious tactics Run records & miserly. Afghanistan Women's cricket team are seeking "clear answers" from the ICC regarding their future Afghan women ask ICC.

Rugby Union: Wales End Season with Victory, North's Farewell

Wales concluded their season with a 33-31 victory over the Barbarians at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, a match notable for George North's final rugby appearance, where he scored two tries Wales beat Barbarians. Elliot Dee is set to start for the Barbarians against his former team, Wales hooker preparing play. Liam Belcher of Cardiff is ruled out of Wales' summer games due to a neck injury Cardiff captain Belcher. Australia is set to face Ireland on July 4, with Angus Bell ready to play against his former Ulster teammates Bell ready reunion. Ireland's forwards coach, Paul O'Connell, confirmed no further injury concerns before their Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney further injuries.

Boxing: Usyk Vacates Titles, Mayweather Rematch Postponed, and Cordina Charged

Oleksandr Usyk, the unified heavyweight boxing champion, has announced he will vacate his three world titles but is not retiring, planning one "last dance" before concluding his career Usyk vacate titles. The highly anticipated rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been indefinitely postponed due to contract disputes and other factors Pacquiao Mayweather rematch. Mayweather's exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis in Greece has also been called off Mayweather fight vs. Zambidis. In other boxing news, former world champion Joe Cordina faces charges of assault and weapon threat in connection with a February incident Cordina charged assault. Claressa Shields will move down to challenge unified middleweight champion Kaye Scott for her WBA and WBC titles on August 15 Shields to face champ. Cris Cyborg is set to defend her PFL featherweight world title against Ketlen Viera in what is expected to be the final MMA fight of her career Cyborg defend title. Ben Whittaker is pursuing his American dream with inspiration from "Everybody Hates Chris" and Floyd Mayweather Mayweather & Chris Rock. Xander Zayas and Jaron Ennis are set for a title fight, with former champions and analysts offering predictions Zayas-Ennis fight.

WNBA: Player Suspensions, Records, and All-Star Buzz

The WNBA has suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas for one game following contact with Indiana's Caitlin Clark Thomas suspended shot. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White criticized the referees' officiating around Clark, calling it "egregious" and "utterly disrespectful" Clark 'dangerous', and the team has decided to sit Clark against the Sparks due to back issues Fever will sit Clark. Clark had previously left a game with back problems Clark exits back issue. In a record-breaking performance, Chicago's Kamilla Cardoso went 13-for-13 from the field, scoring 30 points and grabbing eight rebounds in a 124-94 win over the Sky Cardoso sets mark. Marina Mabrey of the Tempo matched the WNBA record with 53 points and a record-tying nine three-pointers in a 125-97 rout of the Sparks Mabrey ties WNBA record. Indiana Fever teammates Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark are leading WNBA All-Star fan voting after the second returns Fever's Boston, Clark. Elena Delle Donne and Candace Parker are recognized among the WNBA's clutch players as they head into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Ranking clutch players. The WNBA needs to better protect its players, according to Parker, Delle Donne, and Cheryl Reeve Parker, Delle Donne. Tobi Lawal, a British player drafted into the NBA, aims for greatness in the league Lawal aims NBA.

Motorsport & Other Sports News

Mercedes driver George Russell has secured back-to-back pole positions after a chaotic qualifying session for the Austrian Grand Prix Russell takes pole. The Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race by the FIA Austrian GP declared heat-hazard. In Super League rugby, Wigan Warriors moved up to third in the standings with a hard-fought win over Hull Below-par Wigan, while leaders Leeds mauled Hull KR, with Maika Sivo continuing his scoring spree with two tries Sivo spree continues. Warrington overcame injury problems to draw level with Leeds at the top of Super League after a win against Catalans Warrington dig deep. In wrestling, previews are available for WWE Night of Champions, with previews of matches including Jey Uso chasing the crown and Cody Rhodes facing Preview WWE Night. Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk is vacating his belts but not retiring Usyk vacates belts. The FIA has approved a proposal to end term limits for its president FIA proposal approved. Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett has made his professional baseball debut in the United States Plunkett makes debut. Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson has been released from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while running Olympian Simpson leaves. The Paris Diamond League athletics meeting will proceed in a reduced format due to extreme heat Paris Diamond League format. Josh Kerr plans to break the mile world record at the London Diamond League meeting on July 18 Kerr plans beat. Luke Humphries defended his US Darts Masters title in New York, defeating Luke Littler in a deciding leg Humphries beats Littler. Lewis Crocker's manager believes opportunities exist for the former IBF welterweight champion, with a return to Belfast being key Crocker opportunities. Megan Barker reclaimed her British elite women's circuit race title Barker reclaims title REF:2