General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 2, 2026, 8:32 PM ET

Wimbledon Heats Up

The third round of Wimbledon saw defending champion Iga Swiatek advance with ease, overpowering Karolina Pliskova and later earning an "A+" from Martina Navratilova, though Swiatek herself marked herself down. Swiatek's mental approach, particularly when achieving "bagels," was explained by her sports psychologist. Meanwhile, American Taylor Fritz impressed with a dominant performance, defeating compatriot Patrick Kypson in straight sets. Arthur Fery carried British hopes as the sole home player to reach the third round, battling through a contentious match where he was accused of dishonesty by his opponent. Nick Kyrgios's return ended in a doubles defeat accompanied by a verbal outburst at an umpire, while Dan Evans bid an emotional farewell in his final career match. Serena Williams' return to singles play ended in a three-set thriller, falling to Australia's Maya Joint despite a strong effort, with her status for doubles uncertain due to a knee injury.

Tennis World Buzz

Novak Djokovic urged the public to "cool off a little bit" regarding criticism of Serena Williams following her singles comeback loss at Wimbledon. Coco Gauff's third-round victory sparked nostalgia, recalling her win over Venus Williams seven years prior, as she battled to a tiebreaker win. Grigor Dimitrov extended his emotional return, reaching the third round after a tearful exit the previous year. Amanda Anisimova rallied with 20 aces to avoid an upset, while Mirra Andreeva cried after her Wimbledon exit to Barbora Krejcikova. In other tennis news, the WTA Finals are moving to Indian Wells after ending their partnership with Saudi Arabia a year early.

Basketball Season Nears All-Star Break

In the WNBA, Caitlin Clark, along with Fever teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston, were named All-Star starters. The latest WNBA Power Rankings the new No. 1, with the Aces holding firm at second, indicating significant movement in the league standings. The New York Liberty, led by Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart, won their second Commissioner's Cup, defeating the Las Vegas Aces 93-85. A'ja Wilson was ruled out of the Commissioner's Cup final due to an ankle injury, impacting the Aces' lineup.

Soccer World Cup & Club News

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has covered 39,000 miles flying between World Cup host nations on his private jet. Mikel Oyarzabal has emerged as Spain's "most decisive player" during the World Cup, transforming from an "invisible man" to a key contributor. Brazil narrowly avoided a World Cup shock, defeating Japan 2-1 to reach the round of, though questions linger about the age of their squad. Ronald Koeman has resigned as Netherlands coach following their World Cup exit. Thomas Tuchel stated that England cannot adapt to the altitude in Mexico City ahead of their match against Mexico in the World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino described the USMNT's upcoming match against Bosnia-Herzegovina as being like "the final of the World Cup" for his team.

Rugby Union Landscape

Wales' squad reached an agreement with the WRU over match fees just days before their Nations Championship opener against Fiji. George Furbank is set to make his first England start in nearly two years against South Africa, while Jonny Gray returns for Scotland in their Nations Championship opener. Ireland coach Simon Easterby anticipates Australia will attempt to "impose themselves" in their match in Sydney this weekend. Scarlets have confirmed Nigel Davies as their new head coach on a two-year deal following a £2.1m loss.

Other Sports News

The Supreme Court has upheld state bans on transgender athletes, citing safety and fairness in its ruling. Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn has been indicted on a felony charge related to vandalism of the Reflecting Pool. A Florida judge has granted prosecutors access to Tiger Woods' medical records concerning his March arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Jaron "Boots" Ennis has become a two-division champion and climbed in the pound-for-pound rankings, while also claiming the top spot at junior middleweight. Tyson Fury is scheduled to fight Mariusz Wach in Thailand on July 24 as a warm-up for a potential bout with Anthony Joshua later this year. Jockey Frankie Dettori is recovering in hospital after breaking his ribs in a car crash. Northern Ireland swimmer Bethany Firth broke her own S14 at the Dutch National Championships.