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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Tennis Update: Wimbledon and Beyond

Novak Djokovic continues his quest for an eighth Wimbledon title, outlasting Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-hour epic to reach a record eighth consecutive semifinal. He is set to face defending champion Jannik Sinner in a blockbuster showdown. On the women's side, the four semi-finalists have navigated a challenging relationship with grass courts this season, cracking the code to reach this stage have cracked the code this year. Jasmine Paolini secured a gritty win to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, ending Alexandra Eala's historic run, while Flavio Cobolli also advanced to the quarter-finals, joking about needing a place to live for the rest of the tournament to reach the quarter-finals. Great Britain's Alfie Hewett moved through to his tenth Wimbledon wheelchair singles quarter-final is through to a 10th Wimbledon.

WNBA and College Basketball News

The WNBA Power Rankings see the Golden State Valkyries riding a five-game winning streak, with their defense and depth propelling them to the top spot. Meanwhile, lawmakers are seeking answers from the WNBA regarding Caitlin Clark, with a group of 11 Republican representatives sending a letter to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding accountability sent a letter to WNBA commissioner. Geno Auriemma commented that on-court confrontations involving Clark should not be viewed as a "referendum on America". In college basketball, Amir Khan, the viral student manager from the 2025 NCAA men's tournament, has entered the transfer portal to reunite with Will Wade at LSU has entered the transfer portal.

Football and Soccer Developments

Texas Tech's quarterback situation remains a talking point, though the Red Raiders are still considered the team to beat in their conference are the team to beat. The NCAA has opened an inquiry into former quarterback Brendan Sorsby's time at Cincinnati, sending a letter of inquiry to the program has sent a letter of inquiry. Notre Dame is set to pay homage to the 1920s Green Bay Packers with an alternate uniform for their Week 1 game at Lambeau Field is paying homage to a Green Bay Packers. In international soccer, France's head coach Didier Deschamps has downplayed the appointment of Argentinian officials for their World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco has played down the appointment. The United States men's soccer team had two staff members suspended by FIFA from their round-of-16 game against Belgium.

Other Sports News and Notables

Conor McGregor's impact on the UFC extends beyond his title reigns, with six charts illustrating his influence. He also believes a win against Max Holloway at UFC 329 would cement him as the greatest featherweight of all time. In golf, English companies claiming to have conceived the idea of a world golf league are suing LIV and others, seeking between $210 million and $630 million in damages. The World Series of Poker has closed registration with over 9,000 players chasing a $10 million top prize. Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, has retired from international competition with immediate effect. Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is calling on the UFC to offer greater support for retired fighters calls on the UFC to offer greater support. The NCAA's Name, Image, and Likeness clearinghouse has rejected $90 million worth of submitted NIL deals. In cricket, England inflicted a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Chris Lynn's 49-ball century propelled Northamptonshire Steelbacks into the men's T20 Blast quarter-finals. A club side from Gloucestershire is awaiting confirmation if they have achieved the highest-ever T20 cricket total after scoring 417-2 off 20 overs have made the highest-ever total.