General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 2, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

Tennis at Wimbledon

The Wimbledon Championships are in full swing, with top seeds advancing and some upsets already shaking up the draws. Novak Djokovic advanced with a win over Stefanos Tsitsipas, but admitted he was "happy but not the freshest" after a tough opener. Defending champion Iga Swiatek navigated a scare, ultimately overcoming Taylor Townsend in three sets, and later earned an "A+" verdict from Martina Navratilova for her performance. Coco Gauff rallied to reach the third round, recalling a similar comeback from seven years ago. Amanda Anisimova also advanced with a strong serving performance, firing 20 aces.

However, British hopes in the singles have largely faded. Arthur Fery kept some British hopes alive by reaching the third round, but Katie Swan's progress was halted, and Katie Boulter was among several Britons to exit the doubles competition. Nick Kyrgios's return to Wimbledon ended in defeat and controversy, as he swore at an umpire. Veteran Dan Evans played his final match, bidding an emotional farewell. Serena Williams' return to singles after nearly four years ended in a three-set loss to Maya Joint, and her status for the doubles competition is uncertain due to a knee injury sustained in her singles match that has cast doubt on her participation.

Player News and Indictments

Legal troubles continue to shadow some athletes. A Florida judge has granted prosecutors access to Tiger Woods' medical records related to his March arrest on suspicion of DUI. In a separate case, former Olympic canoeist David Hearn was indicted on a felony charge for alleged vandalism of the Reflecting Pool. Meanwhile, ESPN is opposing media access limits in the retrial of a former Miami football player accused of murder.

WNBA Season Update

The WNBA All-Star Game selections are drawing attention. Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever were named starters. The New York Liberty, led by Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart, secured the Commissioner's Cup title, marking their second consecutive win in the event. Despite the on-court action, some players are facing off-court harassment; Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury stated she has received death threats and racial slurs following an incident with Clark.

Rugby Union Landscape

Several coaching and player moves are shaping the rugby landscape. Joe Schmidt has indicated he will not return to Leinster after his tenure as Australia's head coach. For the upcoming Nations Championship, Wales have settled a dispute with the Welsh Rugby Union over match fees and will see George Furbank make his first England start in nearly two years against South Africa, while Finn Russell will not feature for Scotland. Jamie Osborne is set to prove his credentials at wing for Ireland, with Sam Prendergast earning a recall.

Boxing Rankings and Title Pursuits

Jaron "Boots" Ennis has climbed to the top of the junior middleweight rankings after defeating Xander Zayas, and also moved up in the pound-for-pound rankings becoming a two-division champion. In heavyweight boxing, Moses Itauma has been ordered to begin talks for a potential fight for the IBF title.

College Football Recruiting

Recruiting classes are starting to take shape for 2027 and beyond. Ohio State is making moves in the rankings, and has also secured a commitment from Jett Harrison, the younger brother of Marvin Harrison Jr., for their 2028 class adding to their receiver pipeline. Vanderbilt has added a recruit in Gabe Nesmith, cousin of Aaron Nesmith.

NHL Free Agency and Trades

As the NHL free agency period opens, teams are actively making moves. The latest contract details are being tracked, and a look at the remaining potential trade candidates offers insight into which players might be on the move.

Other Sports News

In motorsports, Lewis Hamilton expects Silverstone to be a "completely different circuit" with the new cars. Jockey Frankie Dettori is recovering from a car crash that resulted in broken ribs. The World Series of Poker is preparing for its main event in Las Vegas, with action set to begin. In golf, Phil Mickelson denies new misconduct allegations, while President Donald Trump plans to visit the Irish Open. The Supreme Court has upheld state bans on transgender athletes in school sports.