General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 4, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

Rugby Union

South Africa inflicted a brutal defeat on England in their latest outing, a result that, while not unprecedented against the world champions, adds to Steve Borthwick's side's current losing streak unleash big-game brutality. England's full-back George Furbank was ruled out of the Nations Championship opener against South Africa with appendicitis out South Africa Test. In the Nations Championship, Wales secured a 39-24 victory over Fiji, with six tries in their opener Six-try Wales beat Fiji. Fiji will aim to make Cardiff a home from home as they 'host' Wales in the tournament's new format Fiji aim to create. Ireland snatched a dramatic 33-31 win against Australia, thanks to an outstanding display from Hugo Keenan on his return game-changer' Keenan shines. Replacement Australia fly-half Ben Donaldson missed a last-gasp penalty, allowing Ireland to claim a comeback bonus-point win Ireland deny Wallabies. New Zealand opened the inaugural Nations Championship with a thrilling nine-try victory over France in Christchurch, where Will Jordan scored twice All Blacks beat France. Scotland faces a daunting summer schedule with away games against Argentina and South Africa, followed by Fiji at home arduous summer. Finn Russell will not feature for Scotland in their opening Nations Championship match against Argentina, though Jonny Gray returns after missing the Six Nations No Russell as Jordan starts. Head coach Andy Farrell has not entirely closed the door on James Lowe's potential return to the Ireland squad for the 2027 World Cup, despite the former Leinster wing currently playing in Japan Farrell shutting door. Jamie Osborne has been given a chance to prove his credentials as a Test winger for Ireland, with Tommy O'Brien injured and James Lowe having departed Osborne gets chance. Sam Prendergast will start for Ireland in their Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney, earning a recall after a strong finish to the season with Leinster Osborne makes wing switch. Head coach Steve Tandy confirmed that the dispute between Wales players and the Welsh Rugby Union has been resolved ahead of their Fiji opener Tandy pleased Wales pay. Wales head coach Steve Tandy has made six changes for the Nations Championship opener against Fiji, with Rees-Zammit reverting to wing Rees-Zammit reverts Wales wing.

Tennis

Alexandra Eala dedicated her stunning victory over defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to "all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks" Eala wins 'for all. Swiatek, known for her mental strategy, received an "A+" from Martina Navratilova but graded herself lower despite a straight-sets win over Karolina Pliskova in the third round Swiatek gets A+ Navratilova. Elena Rybakina became the highest seed to fall at Wimbledon so far, suffering a straight-set defeat to Elise Mertens in the third round Rybakina out Wimbledon shocks. British wildcard Arthur Fery kept home singles hopes alive by reaching the Wimbledon fourth round, overcoming Zizou Bergs in a five-set epic despite suffering three nosebleeds Fery fights off Bergs. Fery, the sole Briton remaining in the singles draw, faces Zizou Bergs in the third round Fery continue SW19 run?. Novak Djokovic matched Roger Federer's record of 105 men's singles match wins at Wimbledon by defeating Arthur Rinderknech to reach the third round Djokovic matches Federer's Wimbledon. Grigor Dimitrov extended his emotional return to Wimbledon, defeating 15th seed Jakub Mensik to reach the third round after a tearful exit 12 months prior Dimitrov extends emotional Wimbledon. Taylor Fritz impressed in a well-dressed performance, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson to reach the third round Fritz advances Wimbledon. Amanda Anisimova rallied behind 20 aces, including three in the deciding tiebreaker, to hold off Sofia Kenin in three sets and advance to the third round Anisimova rallies behind 20. Qualifiers Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki are now setting their sights on toppling top seeds Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner after causing major upsets at Wimbledon Qualifiers eye more shocks. Katie Boulter and Heather Watson were among the British players eliminated in the first round of the doubles competition at Wimbledon Britons exit doubles. Leading doubles players have accused the men's ATP Tour of attempting to "end doubles as a viable profession" amid fears of cutbacks doubles players fear cutbacks. The decision-making process for the Wimbledon schedule is complex, with the BBC's Ask Me Anything team addressing fan queries How Wimbledon schedule decided?.

Motorsport & Cycling

Close to 180,000 spectators are expected at the British Grand Prix, but hopes for a home winner are not high, according to Andrew Benson Record crowd hoping. Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in practice at the British Grand Prix, ahead of sprint qualifying Hamilton fastest Silverstone practice. Hamilton noted that Silverstone will present a "completely different circuit" with the new cars this year Silverstone completely different. Jonas Vingegaard claimed the yellow jersey on the opening stage of the Tour de France following a tense team time trial win opening Tour stage. Tadej Pogacar, sporting a new hairstyle likened to Eminem, begins the Tour de France in Barcelona with rivals needing to step up to challenge his bid for a fifth title Will anyone deny Pogacar. Chris Froome, a four-time winner of the Tour de France, has announced his retirement from professional cycling Froome retires. Biniam Girmay, backed by a World Cup winner, aims to reclaim the green jersey two years after his historic performance at the Tour de France Girmay recreate past Tour. Red Bull Junior driver Fionn McLaughlin scored his first Formula 3 points by finishing ninth in the sprint race at Silverstone McLaughlin scores first Formula.

Cricket

Fans of the England women's cricket team have renewed belief heading into the T20 World Cup final against Australia Belief back England brace. England's journey to the final involved overcoming fielding woes through hard work and the aid of a "sparkly jacket" England turn fielding woes. Charlie Dean, who could have been defined by a single dismissal, has instead captained England to the World Cup semi-finals as a stand-in skipper making of Dean. The T20 World Cup final between England and Australia will proceed without a clash between team warm-ups and a performance by pop star Rita Ora Organisers ease concern clash. Australia may hold a psychological edge over England heading into the T20 World Cup final Do Australia mental edge?. Notts Outlaws remain at the top of the T20 Blast North Group after Olly Stone successfully defended 13 runs in the final over to beat Lancashire Notts squeeze past Lancs. Northamptonshire Steelbacks are maintaining their perfect record in the T20 Blast after defeating Gloucestershire Northants maintain perfect record. Glamorgan women have reached their T20 Blast League Two final following an emphatic 78-run victory over Middlesex Glamorgan women reach final. Sam Curran is eager for an opportunity to replace Ben Stokes in the Test team but is not placing undue pressure on himself to return to Test cricket Curran wants chance.

Gaelic Games & Other Sports

Galway booked their place in the All-Ireland hurling final for the first time since 2018, upsetting Cork with a 2-26 to 1-18 victory at Croke Park Galway dominate Cork. BBC Sport NI provided a comprehensive preview of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-finals at Croke Park All-Ireland SHC semi-finals preview. Plans for the redevelopment of Casement Park are expected to be scaled back, with a significantly lower capacity than the 34,000 previously planned Casement Park redevelopment plans. YouTube star Brad Dalke expressed his delight at the support received during his DP World Tour debut Dalke thrilled support. Joey Chestnut is preparing for his 18th attempt at the coveted Mustard Belt on Friday Inside Joey Chestnut's.... The "world's largest wiener dog race," the Starkville Derby, has attracted hundreds of dogs, thousands of spectators, and international attention to Starkville, Mississippi wiener dogs racing. Michael Mizrachi began his World Series of Poker main event title defense and is currently below the chip average World Series Poker updates.

Soccer

Mexico is implementing enhanced security measures and crowd caps following incidents of fan deaths, including at the "Angel of Independence" and the fan festival in Mexico City's main square for the Mexico-England World Cup match Mexico ups security, caps. The U.S. women's national team's victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night set a new domestic ratings record, becoming the most-watched English-language soccer telecast in history with over 24.4 million viewers U.S. World Cup win. Mikel Oyarzabal is highlighted as Spain's under-the-radar hero in their World Cup squad, having shone brightest so far one club man who. Ethan Galbraith's move to Stoke City represents a profit of over £8 million for Swansea City, though it falls short of the club's record transfer incomes Galbraith's £10m move rank.

Basketball

Caitlin Clark has condemned the negative attention directed towards her, the Indiana Fever, and opposing WNBA players, stating she will not play on Sunday Clark condemns hatred, says. Angel Reese described the absence of any Eastern Conference-leading Atlanta Dream players in the WNBA All-Star Game starters as "disrespectful" Dream's All-Star snubs. The WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled for July 25 in Chicago, with ESPN proposing potential starters Which WNBA players should. ESPN's ranking of the 50 best players in the WNBA includes former MVPs like A'ja Wilson and five rookies, reflecting the current season's top talent Ranking 50 best players. Dean