General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 28, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

Cricket

Ireland's men's and women's cricket teams delivered historic performances over the weekend, marking what may be the biggest in Irish cricket history historic weekend. The men's side secured a remarkable 2-0 T20 series victory over India, inflicting their first series defeat since 2023 with a dramatic one-run win in the final match clinch shock series win. India's T20 World Cup campaign ended at the group stage after their defeat by Australia, setting up a semi-final clash between South Africa and England India out. Meanwhile, the Afghanistan women's cricket team has called on the International Cricket Council for clarity on their future Afghan women ask. In county cricket, Kent stunned Hampshire in the T20 Blast, while Hampshire extended their lead at the top of the Women's T20 table Hants extend lead. England's men finished their FIH Pro League campaign in second place after a penalty shootout loss to India England men miss title.

Tennis

As Wimbledon approaches, Serena Williams has voiced strong criticism of the sport's anti-doping system, describing it as "unprofessional" and "unreasonable" Serena chides system. Williams admitted she had to actively persuade herself to accept the invitation to play singles at the Grand Slam Serena talk. Experts are divided on potential winners, with some questioning if an American can claim the women's title and debating whether Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic will prevail on the men's side Wimbledon experts' picks. Sinner is considered the strong favorite to retain his title in the absence of rival Carlos Alcaraz, despite an earlier French Open exit Sinner sets out. Madison Keys clinched her third Eastbourne title, while Naomi Osaka was forced to withdraw due to injury in Germany Keys wins Eastbourne. The Williams sisters are also set to team up for doubles at Wimbledon, a tournament they have won six times together Venus 'can't wait'.

Football (Soccer)

Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz has expressed strong reservations about the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams, fearing it will dilute the competition's prestige and make it "vulgar, ordinary" Ghana boss fears. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been extensively traveling between World Cup host nations via private jet Where Infantino been?. An ESPN investigation has revealed that the Argentine soccer system, despite producing World Cup champions, is also marred by child exploitation and neglect Argentina's soccer system. The United States men's national team aims to conclude their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage unbeaten World Cup live updates.

Basketball

The NBA free agency period is already seeing major moves, with teams still working to finalize their rosters and strategies for the upcoming season NBA free agency 2026. A significant trade saw the Hornets send veteran Miles Bridges and draft picks to the Suns in exchange for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a future first-round selection Hornets trade Bridges. In college basketball, Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau plans to remain with the Wolverines following coach Dusty May's departure Final Four MOP Cadeau. The WNBA has seen impressive individual performances, with Marina Mabrey tying the league record with 53 points and nine three-pointers Tempo's Mabrey ties. Kamilla Cardoso set a WNBA record for most field goals without a miss, going 13-for-13 for 30 points in a Chicago Sky victory Sky's Cardoso sets mark. Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts criticized the WNBA following Alyssa Thomas's suspension, defending his player after an incident involving Caitlin Clark Mercury's Tibbetts rips. Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, both future Hall of Famers, emphasized the WNBA's need to better protect its players Parker, Delle Donne. Chicago Sky's Courtney Vandersloot is nearing a return from injury and is expected to make her season debut Sky's Vandersloot set.

Motorsport & Athletics

George Russell secured another victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, marking his second win of 2026 and bringing a palpable sense of relief Relief Russell. In athletics, Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell continued her strong form with a second Diamond League win of the season in the women's 1500m in Paris Hunter Bell triumphs. The Paris Diamond League meeting was forced to adopt a reduced format due to extreme heat Paris Diamond League format. Josh Kerr is preparing to challenge Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record at the London Diamond League on July 18, employing advanced training techniques like speed suits and altitude rooms Speed suits & altitude. Great Britain's rowers achieved significant success at the World Cup in Lucerne, securing six gold medals GB rowers win six. Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson has been released from the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while running Olympian Simpson leaves. Ai Ogura claimed his maiden Moto GP race win after Marco Bezzecchi was involved in a crash and taken to the hospital Ogura wins maiden MotoGP. In rallying, Sebastien Ogier won at Rally Greece, with Ireland's Josh McErlean achieving his best World Rally Championship finish in fourth place Best WRC finish.

Rugby Union & Rugby League

Saracens secured a record fourth league title with a dominant 52-14 victory over Trailfinders in the Women's Premiership, highlighted by two tries from Marlie Packer in her final appearance for the club Packer's dream farewell. Wales winger George North concluded his glittering international career with two tries in a 33-31 victory over the Barbarians North star shines bright. Wales are set to reduce their squad size for the upcoming Nations Championship Wales set reduce. Ireland's forwards coach Paul O'Connell confirmed no new injury concerns ahead of their Nations Championship opener against Australia further injuries. In rugby league, St Helens moved to fourth in Super League with a strong second-half performance against Bradford St Helens go fourth. Warrington overcame injury setbacks to defeat Catalans and draw level on points with Leeds at the top of Super League Injury-hit Warrington dig. Leeds Rhinos continued their scoring spree, with Maika Sivo adding two tries in their emphatic win over Hull KR Sivo spree continues. Wakefield secured a last-gasp victory over bottom-placed Huddersfield Giants Wakefield scramble last-gasp.

Boxing & Combat Sports

Jaron "Boots" Ennis is looking to become an undisputed champion after earning his titles and gaining valuable experience, with a potential fight against Vergil Ortiz Jr. on the horizon With Zayas out. Boxing analysts are weighing in on the upcoming Xander Zayas-Jaron Ennis title fight Xander Zayas-Jaron Ennis. British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker is aiming to make an impact in America, drawing inspiration from Floyd Mayweather and the TV show "Everybody Hates Chris" Mayweather & Chris Rock. Whittaker marked his American debut with a second-round victory in Brooklyn GB's Whittaker produces. The proposed rematch between boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been indefinitely postponed, with contract disputes cited as the primary reason Pacquiao Mayweather rematch. UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has confirmed he is back in full training and in discussions for a potential fight Aspinall back. WWE saw Sami Zayn retain his Undisputed Championship, setting up potential storylines for Summer Slam Takeaways: Zayn, Femi.

Golf & Cycling

Viktor Hovland took a one-shot lead at the Travelers Championship after a birdie on the 18th, while Scottie Scheffler dropped back with a bogey Hovland birdies 18. Nelly Korda is six shots behind leader Ina Yoon at the midway point of the Women's PGA Championship as she pursues a third consecutive major title Korda six behind. Former world champion Lizzie Deignan is returning to the Great Britain cycling team as a sporting director, a role that will be instrumental in supporting the road squad through to the Los Angeles Olympics Deignan take.

Other Sports

Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett has transitioned to professional baseball, making his debut for a minor league team in the United States Ex-England bowler Plunkett. The ESPYS nominations have been announced, with athletes like A'ja Wilson and Jalen Brunson among the contenders Vote 2026. The Premier Lacrosse League and Women's Professional Lacrosse League schedules and key matchups have been released PLL/WLL Week 6 preview. The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed new inductees Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, and Cheryl Reeve Parker, Delle Donne, Reeve. In fantasy baseball news, the Red Sox have placed Mayer on the injured list Fantasy baseball: Red Sox. The NFL's 2026, 2027, and 2028 college football recruiting classes are being analyzed, with Notre Dame making significant gains in the 2027 rankings 2027 class rankings. Zizou Bergs secured his maiden ATP Tour title in Eastbourne, becoming the first Belgian man to win a grass-court tournament Bergs wins maiden.