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Last updated: June 25, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

Basketball

The WNBA has suspended Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for one game following her contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during Wednesday night's matchup against the Indiana Fever suspended for shot. This incident casts a shadow over the league's rising star, as Thomas faces disciplinary action. In other basketball news, Britain's Tobi Lawal is setting his sights on NBA greatness, vowing to "live" in the gym after being selected in the NBA Draft aims for NBA greatness.

Tennis

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announced Thursday that her ovarian cancer has returned, forcing her to miss Wimbledon this year due to ongoing treatment miss Wimbledon. Evert's recurrence marks a difficult personal battle for the sport's legend.

Boxing & Cycling

Floyd Mayweather's planned exhibition fight against Mike Zambidis in Greece on Saturday has been officially called off, according to federal court filings fight off. Meanwhile, Zoe Backstedt successfully defended her British national elite women's time trial title, leading an all-Welsh podium at the 2026 championships in Lampeter retains time trial title.

Rugby & Cricket

Cliftonville members have voted in favor of a special resolution that authorizes the club's management committee to enter formal negotiations with the Toronto Investment Group vote to reopen talks. In a separate rugby development, Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa will not face punishment after being involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes not punished for incident.

Cricket

England's assistant coach Tim Southee believes the team can leverage New Zealand's memories of the remarkable 2022 Test at Trent Bridge to their advantage as they aim to turn around their series decider in Nottingham play on NZ memories. The series hangs in the balance, with England looking to draw upon past successes.

Cricket (Women's T20 World Cup)

The group stage of the Women's T20 World Cup is set to conclude on Sunday with a critical fixture for India against Australia at Lord's. This match is a must-win for India to advance, setting up a high-stakes encounter to determine semi-finalists semi-final fight to final day.