General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 29, 2026, 8:33 AM ET

Tennis Majors & Player News

Wimbledon is set to commence with Jannik Sinner as the strong favorite to defend his title aims to dominate in the absence of rival Carlos Alcaraz, though Sinner experienced a shock early loss at the French Open. Serena Williams, a betting long shot for the women's singles a long shot, returns to singles play for the first time in four years, with her sister Venus expressing excitement to team up in doubles can't wait. Williams has been vocal about her disdain for the anti-doping system, calling it "unprofessional" and "unreasonable" chides anti-doping. Wimbledon experts offer predictions, with questions about whether an American can win the women's title or if Novak Djokovic can achieve an improbable victory experts' picks. The tournament also marks a significant moment for British tennis, recalling a decade ago when five Wimbledon trophies were secured by British players in a single weekend five Wimbledon titles.

Basketball & WNBA Updates

The NBA offseason is heating up with significant player movement, as the Hornets traded Miles Bridges, along with a 2029 first-round pick and a second-round pick, to the Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a 2033 first-round selection trade veteran Bridges. NBA insiders are providing the latest intel on LeBron James' situation with the Lakers and other potential free agents NBA free agency intel. Meanwhile, the WNBA saw a record-tying quadruple-overtime thriller where the Washington Mystics outlasted the Portland Fire 124-123, with Sonia Citron scoring a career-high 32 points outlast Fire. Chicago Sky's Kamilla Cardoso set a WNBA record for most field goals without a miss, going 13 of 13 for 30 points in a dominant win Cardoso sets mark. In coaching news, Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve tied Mike Thibault's WNBA record for career coaching wins with her 379th victory Lynx's Reeve ties. The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class, including former rivals Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, alongside Reeve enter women's HOF. Parker and Delle Donne emphasized the league's responsibility to protect its players WNBA protect. Fantasy basketball managers are advised to monitor the Red Sox placing Mayer on the injured list and other relevant news Fantasy baseball.

Track & Field and Swimming Records

The world of swimming has seen a new record set in the women's 50-meter freestyle, as Gretchen Walsh broke the existing mark just nine days after her training partner Kate Douglass had established a new benchmark Walsh tops Douglass'. The Paris Diamond League athletics meeting was adjusted to a reduced format due to extreme heat in France Paris Diamond League format. In anticipation of breaking the mile world record, Josh Kerr is utilizing specialized equipment like speed suits and altitude rooms for his attempt at the London Diamond League meeting how Kerr plans. Olympian Jenny Simpson was released from the hospital after experiencing a cardiac arrest while running Olympian Simpson leaves.

Golf and Motorsports

Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler are headed for a Monday playoff at the Travelers Championship after both players finished at the top of the leaderboard Scheffler, Hovland set. Hovland birdied the 18th hole to take a one-shot lead, while Scheffler bogeyed the final hole Hovland birdies 18. Norway fans cheered Hovland's successful playoff push Norway fans cheer. In motorsports, Shane van Gisbergen secured his second consecutive victory at Sonoma Raceway, making him the winningest active Cup Series driver on road and street courses King Road. Motorsport Ireland driver Josh McErlean achieved his best World Rally Championship finish, securing fourth place at Rally Greece, which was won by Sebastien Ogier best WRC finish.

Rugby Union and League

South Africa will start Manie Libbok at fly-half against England, replacing the injured Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Springboks pick Libbok. Wales hooker Dewi Lake retains the captaincy, with flanker Jac Morgan expressing his full support for Lake's leadership Morgan backs Lake's. Wales' squad for the Nations Championship is expected to be reduced to between 32 and 34 players Wales set reduce. Ireland has no further injury concerns ahead of their Nations Championship opener against Australia, according to forwards coach Paul O'Connell further injuries. In a farewell match, Wales great George North scored two tries in his final game as Wales defeated the Barbarians 33-31 North signs off. Defending champions Kerry narrowly defeated Tyrone 2-25 to 0-27 in an epic All-Ireland SFC quarter-final clash to reach the semi-finals Kerry break Tyrone hearts. Tyrone midfielder Conn Kilpatrick stated the loss will "take a while to get over" loss 'will take while'. In rugby league, St Helens secured a strong second-half performance to defeat Bradford Bulls and climb to fourth in Super League St Helens go fourth. Wigan Warriors came from behind to beat Hull in a close contest, moving into third place in Super League Below-par Wigan fight.

Cricket World Cup and Domestic Cricket

India has been eliminated from the T20 World Cup after a six-wicket defeat by Australia, setting up a semi-final clash between South Africa and England India out after. England's women's team avoided relegation from the Pro League, while the men's team finished second after a penalty shootout loss to India England men miss. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is undergoing a rare treatment, previously used by NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal, in an effort to be fit for the T20 World Cup semi-final rare therapy used. England is experiencing the benefits of improved fitness and fielding in the T20 World Cup, as noted by all-rounder Alice Capsey benefits fitness. Ireland continued their historic weekend by securing a dramatic one-run victory over India, marking the first T20 series defeat for the world champions since 2023 clinch shock 2-0. India-born bowler Jai Moondra described helping Ireland achieve this historic T20 win as a "dream come true" India-born Moondra realises. Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes there must be further leadership changes in English cricket following Ben Stokes' retirement More change needed. Vaughan also reflected on how the team will move forward after the departure of one of their "greatest" players England will miss Stokes'. Ben Duckett has lost significant weight and is seeing the rewards, scoring a century for England in the third Test against New Zealand how fitter Duckett. Day 3 highlights from the third Test match between England and New Zealand were featured Today Test. In domestic T20 Blast action, Hampshire Hawks secured their sixth consecutive win by defeating Yorkshire Sixth straight win. Kent stunned Hampshire with strong performances from Daniel Bell-Drummond and Sam Billings Kent stun Hants. Warwickshire provided a significant upset by beating Surrey in the Women's T20 Blast, moving off the bottom of the table Warwickshire stun Surrey. Hampshire extended their lead at the top of the Women's T20 table, while The Blaze moved into second place Hants extend lead.

Football and World Cup Preparations

Ghana's manager Carlos Queiroz has voiced strong criticism of the World Cup's expansion to 48 teams, fearing it will result in a "vulgar, ordinary competition" Ghana boss fears. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been extensively traveling across World Cup host nations via private jet FIFA president clocks. An ESPN investigation revealed that Argentina's soccer system, despite producing World Cup champions, is reportedly rife with child exploitation and neglect Argentina's soccer system. As the World Cup knockout rounds approach, an analysis breaks down the potential paths to victory for the remaining 32 teams Brazil U.S.. England's women's team is entering their World Cup semi-final with unprecedented confidence, according to coach Charlotte Edwards confident group.

Cycling and Athletics

Zoe Backstedt is targeting her debut in the Tour de France Femmes in August following a successful double title-winning performance at the British Road Championships British champ Backstedt. Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell achieved her second Diamond League victory of the season with a dominant performance in the women's 1500m in Paris Hunter Bell triumphs. Megan Barker reclaimed her elite women's circuit race title at the National Road Championships Barker reclaims title. Lizzie Deignan is returning to the Great Britain cycling team in a sporting director role, aiming to support the road squad through to the LA Olympics Deignan take.

Boxing and Combat Sports

Jaron "Boots" Ennis has earned titles and valuable experience, and his next goal is to become undisputed, potentially facing Vergil Ortiz Jr. With Zayas out. Boxing analysts are breaking down the upcoming fight between Xander Zayas and Jaron Ennis, offering predictions Zayas-Ennis: Picks. Jake Paul fulfilled a promise to boxer Ellie Scotney after she became the youngest undisputed champion from the United Kingdom Jake Paul delivers. The rematch between boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been indefinitely postponed due to various issues, primarily contract disputes rematch postponed. British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker is drawing inspiration from the sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris" and boxing icon Floyd Mayweather as he pursues his American dream Mayweather & Chris Rock. Whittaker marked his American debut with an impressive second-round victory at Barclays Center in Brooklyn GB's Whittaker produces.

College Recruiting & Drafts

Five-star wide receiver Eric McFarland, ranked third nationally by ESPN, has committed to Texas A&M ESPN's No. 3 WR. Texas A&M's 2027 recruiting class received a significant boost with the commitment of four-star receiver Osani Gayles wideout Gayles chooses. An analysis of the top 2026 draft prospects compares this year's class to previous ones, considering college arms and prep position players top 2026 draft. ESPN's examination of the 2