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Last updated: June 10, 2026, 2:58 PM ET

Tennis & Betting

Victoria Mboko suffered a left knee injury during her singles match against Karolina Pliskova at Queen's Club on Wednesday, a setback that threatens Serena Williams' doubles campaign. The injury leaves the scheduled Thursday doubles match in limbo as medical assessments determine if Mboko can compete alongside Williams. Meanwhile, new regulatory proposals could restrict prediction markets from offering specific sports contracts, potentially barring bets on officiating outcomes or player injury statuses.

Rugby & Cricket

The England rugby squad is weighing all options for Maro Itoje's summer schedule, with officials expected to finalize a decision regarding his participation and the team's captaincy within a fortnight. In cricket, Joe Root has stepped in to replace Ben Stokes as the interim Test captain, providing the England side with much-needed stability during a period of leadership transition.

International Rugby

Ireland forward Aoife Wafer secured the Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship award for the second consecutive year, marking a dominant individual performance during the tournament.