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Last updated: June 26, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

WNBA & ATHLETE SAFETY

Hall of Famers Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, along with coach Cheryl Reeve, stated Friday that the WNBA must improve player protection measures as they were inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Their comments come amid ongoing discussions about the physical toll and safety concerns within the league, suggesting a need for systemic changes to better safeguard athletes.

GOLF

Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under-par 60 to seize the lead after two rounds of the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship. The world number one’s dominant performance positions him strongly heading into the weekend at TPC River Highlands.

OLYMPIC TRACK & FIELD

Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson has been released from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during a running event in the United States last week. The incident has raised concerns about athlete health during strenuous activity.

CRICKET & RUGBY LEAGUE

In domestic cricket, Hampshire Hawks secured their sixth consecutive T20 Blast victory with a narrow two-wicket win over North Group leaders Yorkshire. Meanwhile, the Super League saw league leaders Leeds Rhinos maul champions Hull KR, with winger Maika Sivo scoring two tries to push his season tally to.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL RECRUITING

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss pushed back on comments made by new LSU coach Lane Kiffin regarding the impact of Ole Miss's past use of Confederate symbols on recruiting Black players. Chambliss's remarks signal ongoing debate over sensitive historical issues in college athletics.