General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 29, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Tennis

Wimbledon is underway, with Serena Williams making her return to singles play for the first time in four years. Williams, who has been preparing intensely, expressed frustration with the anti-doping system, calling it "unprofessional." Despite her long layoff, she is considered a long shot to win, while Jannik Sinner is the favorite to defend his men's title. Venus Williams eagerly awaits teaming up with Serena for doubles, a partnership that has yielded six Wimbledon titles. Meanwhile, Madison Keys secured her third Eastbourne title, and Naomi Osaka was injured in Germany. Experts are weighing in on potential champions, with questions arising about whether an American can capture the women's title and if anyone can dethrone Sinner or Novak Djokovic according to ESPN experts.

WNBA

The Washington Mystics outlasted the Portland Fire in a record-tying four overtime thriller, with Sonia Citron scoring a career-high 32 points. Cheryl Reeve tied the WNBA coaching record for career wins with her 379th victory as the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings. In a separate game, Chicago's Kamilla Cardoso set a WNBA record for consecutive field goals made without a miss, going 13-for-13 on her way to 30 points in the Sky's dominant victory over an unnamed opponent. Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts criticized the WNBA's handling of a ruling involving star player Alyssa Thomas. Hall of Fame inductees Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, and Cheryl Reeve emphasized the league's need to protect players following the ruling.

College Football Recruiting

Texas A&M secured a significant commitment from five-star wide receiver Eric McFarland, the third-ranked player at his position. McFarland, a 5-foot-8, 180-pound prospect from IMG Academy, chose the Aggies over other programs. This commitment adds to a growing list of top talent for Texas A&M, with analysis highlighting their recruiting haul. Elsewhere, Alabama's 2027 recruiting class received a boost with the commitment of four-star receiver Osani Gayles, strengthening their incoming class. Notre Dame also made a significant leap in the 2027 class rankings, indicating a competitive recruiting landscape.

Golf

Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland are headed for a Monday playoff at the rain-delayed Travelers Championship. Scheffler forced the extra holes with an 8-foot par putt on the 18th, while Hovland birdied the same hole to take a one-shot lead over Scheffler, who then bogeyed the final hole.

NASCAR

Shane van Gisbergen continued his road course dominance by winning his second consecutive Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway, making him the winningest active driver on such tracks.

Rugby Union

Flanker Jac Morgan voiced his support for Dewi Lake, who retained the Wales captaincy. In other news, George North concluded his illustrious career with two tries in Wales' 33-31 victory over the Barbarians, marking a memorable send-off. Wales is also preparing to reduce their squad size for the upcoming Nations Championship. Ireland's forward coach, Paul O'Connell, reported no new injury concerns ahead of their Nations Championship opener against Australia.

Cricket

Ireland's historic weekend continued with a dramatic one-run victory over India, securing a 2-0 T20 series win and inflicting India's first T20 series defeat since 2023. India was subsequently eliminated from the T20 World Cup after a loss to Australia, setting up a semi-final clash between England and South Africa. England's women's team is heading into their World Cup semi-final with high confidence, while captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is undergoing rare therapy in hopes of recovering from injury. Ben Duckett's improved fitness has paid dividends, contributing to his century in England's third Test against New Zealand after losing significant weight. Afghanistan's women's cricket team has called on the ICC for clarity regarding their future.

Athletics

Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell secured her second Diamond League win of the season in the women's 1500m in Paris, where the event's format was reduced due to extreme heat. American swimmer Gretchen Walsh shattered the world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle, a feat achieved just nine days after her training partner Kate Douglass had set a new mark. Josh Kerr plans to attempt Hicham El Guerrouj's mile world record at the London Diamond League on July 18. Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson was released from the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Boxing

Jaron "Boots" Ennis earned his titles and gained valuable experience, with a potential fight against Vergil Ortiz Jr. on the horizon. A breakdown of the Xander Zayas-Jaron Ennis fight offers predictions and analysis. The rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been postponed indefinitely due to contract disputes. British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker drew inspiration from Floyd Mayweather and achieved a win in his American debut. American boxer Jake Paul delivered on a promise after Ellie Scotney made history as the youngest undisputed champion from the UK.

Soccer

Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz has criticized the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams, fearing it will diminish the competition's quality. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been traveling extensively across World Cup host nations via private jet. An investigation has revealed that Argentina's soccer system, despite producing World Cup champions, is plagued by child exploitation and neglect.

Basketball (NBA/WNBA)

The NBA free agency period is seeing major moves, with all 30 teams still working to finalize their rosters. Analysis of the NBA draft addresses questions about draft value and potential Rookie of the Year winners from the first round. The Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers are among teams with players available for fantasy leagues this weekend. A significant trade saw Miles Bridges sent to the Suns in a multi-player deal involving draft picks. The ESPYS nominations have been announced, with athletes like A'ja Wilson and Jalen Brunson among the nominees as voting opens.

Cycling

Lizzie Deignan will take on a sporting director role with the Great Britain cycling team, focusing on supporting the road squad through the LA Olympics. Great Britain's rowers won six gold medals at the World Cup in Lucerne.

Other Sports

In rugby league, St Helens secured a win against Bradford, while Leeds' Maika Sivo continues his prolific try-scoring season with two more against Hull KR. Wigan Warriors came from behind to beat Hull. Wales' George North signed off his career with a farewell match after a long and distinguished career. In the T20 Blast, Hampshire Hawks achieved their sixth consecutive win, and Warwickshire stunned Surrey. Ireland's bowling sensation Jai Moondra called his role in Ireland's historic T20 win over world champions a "dream come true" after the match. In motorsports, Ai Ogura won his maiden MotoGP race after Marco Bezzecchi crashed. Sebastien Ogier won Rally Greece, where Josh McErlean achieved his best WRC finish. Zizou Bergs became the first Belgian man to win a grass-court ATP Tour title at Eastbourne. England's men finished second in the FIH Pro League after a shootout loss to India, while the women's team avoided relegation.