General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: July 10, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Tennis

Jannik Sinner will compete for his second consecutive Wimbledon title after defeating Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. The top-ranked Sinner won three sets to advance. Alexander Zverev also secured a spot in the Wimbledon final, aiming for his second major championship in as many months, following his French Open victory. He defeated Arthur Fery in the semifinals to reach the championship match. In the women's singles, Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova are set to face off in an all-Czech final. Meanwhile, Great Britain's Alfie Hewett advanced in both the men's wheelchair singles and doubles, and Henry Patten and his partner Harri Heliovaara reached their second Wimbledon men's doubles final in three years.

Cricket

Sophie Ecclestone made history by becoming England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts mounted a late fightback against India on day one of the first women's Test at Lord's. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will not face any action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding Ben Stokes' retirement video. In a one-day international, captain Hayley Matthews scored 159 and took three wickets to lead the West Indies to a commanding victory over Ireland. England also secured a record T20 defeat against India, taking a 2-0 series lead. Northamptonshire Steelbacks, powered by Chris Lynn's century, qualified for the men's T20 Blast quarter-finals. The ECB, however, is blocking plans for Lord's to host the final of a European T20 tournament.

Rugby Union and Rugby League

Wigan Warriors forward Junior Nsemba was subjected to racist abuse following his side's 16-14 victory over St Helens at the Magic Weekend, leading to an arrest. Female rugby players are 69% more likely to experience social media abuse than their male counterparts, according to World Rugby findings. Louis Rees-Zammit has been dropped to the bench for Wales' Nations Championship fixture against Argentina, with Sam Costelow starting at fly-half. Tadhg Beirne is set to captain Ireland for the first time against Japan. Scotland's fly-half Finn Russell is fit to start against South Africa, while captain Sione Tuipulotu expressed quiet confidence ahead of their match against the world champions. Adam Beard is aiming for a win in Argentina, having experienced success there previously. Exeter forward Kane James is in contention for his first Wales cap, and Cardiff have brought fly-half Jarrod Evans back to the club. Anton Segner is poised to become the first German-born All Black if he plays against Italy.

Boxing, MMA, and Combat Sports

Conor McGregor is set to make his return to the octagon against Max Holloway at UFC, but questions linger about his current form and deservingness of the spotlight. McGregor engaged in an intense face-off with Holloway, ripping off his glasses. Despite his past title reigns being brief, McGregor's impact on the UFC is significant, as illustrated by several charts. He also declared himself the greatest featherweight of all time, despite fighting Holloway as a welterweight McGregor says he's the UFC'sa welterweight. Four-division world champion Shakur Stevenson has signed a multi-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, a move that has shaken up the boxing world. Stevenson's signing with Dana White's promotion raises questions about its potential success. Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt has called for the UFC to provide greater support for retired fighters. Eight men have been indicted for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack planned for a UFC event at the White House.

Golf

Scottie Scheffler is facing the prospect of missing a cut for the first time in four years after a difficult round at the Scottish Open. He later missed the cut, his first since 2022. Rory McIlroy is leading the Scottish Open after an opening round of, expressing concern about the PGA Tour's future plans for the event. English companies are suing LIV Golf and others for an estimated $210 million to $630 million, claiming they conceived the idea of a world golf league first.

Basketball

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving made a surprise appearance at the NBPA Top 100 Camp, offering lessons to high school players. The WNBA's Golden State Valkyries are riding a five-game winning streak, leading to a change at the top of the power rankings. Caitlin Clark was limited to 16 minutes in a recent game, scoring nine points in a loss to the Sparks. A group of Republican lawmakers has sent a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding accountability from the league regarding "multiple issues". The Lynx's Cheryl Reeve recorded her 380th regular-season win, extending her record for coaching victories. Nikola Kusturica, a potential top prospect for the 2028 NBA draft, has agreed to play for UCLA.

Other Sports News

Tim Merlier won stage seven of the Tour de France in a bunch sprint, with Tadej Pogacar retaining the overall lead. Pogacar also dominated stage six on the Tourmalet, regaining the yellow jersey. Olav Kooij claimed victory on stage five in a chaotic sprint finish that saw a crash. The opening match of the next Big Bash League season will be held in India on December 12. Over 9,000 players are competing in the World Series of Poker, with the top prize at $10 million. Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most decorated Paralympian, has retired from international competition. Olympic backstroke champion Kaylee McKeown has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games due to glandular fever. Gout Gout, an Australian sprinter, will miss the rest of the season, including the World Athletics Under-20 Championships, after tearing his hamstring. The NCAA has rejected $90 million worth of NIL deals submitted for analysis. Notre Dame will wear uniforms inspired by the 1920s Green Bay Packers for their Week 1 game at Lambeau Field. Justin Bieber is set to join the World Cup final halftime show. FIFA suspended two United States men's soccer team staff members from a recent match.