General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 3, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Tennis

Wimbledon is underway, and while some top contenders have faltered, others are advancing with determination. Defending champion Iga Swiatek overpowered Karolina Pliskova to reach the third round, though she marked herself down despite the win. Coco Gauff also rallied to advance after a tough three-set match, while Novak Djokovic continued his dominant run by crushing Stefanos Tsitsipas. However, the tournament has seen its share of upsets, with fourth-seed Ben Shelton stunned in the first round. British hopes rest on Arthur Fery, who kept hopes alive by reaching the third round, though other compatriots like Katie Boulter and Heather Watson exited the doubles. Serena Williams' return to singles play after nearly four years saw her lose a thrilling three-setter to Maya Joint, and a subsequent knee injury puts her doubles participation in doubt.

Boxing

The boxing world is abuzz with potential superfights and evolving rankings. Oleksandr Usyk is reportedly in talks for a farewell bout against Deontay Wilder, a potential American showdown that could captivate fans. Meanwhile, Jaron "Boots" Ennis continues his ascent, climbing to the top of the junior middleweight rankings after defeating Xander Zayas. Moses Itauma has been ordered hold talks for a potential IBF heavyweight title fight against Frank Sanchez. The landscape of British heavyweight boxing is also being examined, with Fury and Joshua among the elite talents emerging from the UK fueling a domestic boom.

International Football

The World Cup continues to deliver drama, with Portugal advancing to the last 16 without Cristiano Ronaldo, setting up a clash with Spain. Meanwhile, Brazil narrowly avoided a shock by securing a late win against Japan, raising questions about their aging squad's potential. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been clocking significant air miles traversing the host nations on his private jet. In another development, Ronald Koeman has quit as Netherlands boss following their World Cup exit.

WNBA

The WNBA season is heating up, with the New York Liberty claiming the Commissioner's Cup title. Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart led the Liberty to victory over the Las Vegas Aces, marking their second Commissioner's Cup win. However, the Dream, despite leading the Eastern Conference, faced criticism as none of their players were selected as starters for the All-Star Game, a decision Angel Reese called "disrespectful." Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury has spoken out about receiving death threats and racist abuse REF:123