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Last updated: June 20, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Golf

Wyndham Clark holds a four-shot lead at the midway point of the U.S. Open as high winds hampered frontrunners Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. While McIlroy sits seven shots back at even par following a 71, he remains optimistic about closing the gap at Shinnecock Hills, even as analysts examine potential weekend challenges and whether the course setup will grow more punishing. Meanwhile, the field thinned significantly as Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut after carding a 5-over, joining a group of former U.S. Open champions who failed to navigate the difficult conditions.

WNBA

Marina Mabrey equaled the WNBA record for single-game three-pointers with nine makes on Friday, punctuating a career-high 37-point performance. Elsewhere in the league, Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles battled through a cold shooting night as she finished with just seven points on 1-of-10 shooting during an 81-75 victory over the Valkyries. Despite the statistical struggle, team officials characterized the experience as a necessary growth point for the young guard as she adapts to the professional pace.

Soccer & Combat Sports

The United States secured the top seed in Group D after Paraguay clinched a 1-0 win over Türkiye. Paraguay maintained the result despite playing a man down for over 45 minutes, a defensive effort complicated when Miguel Almirón received a red card following an on-field altercation. In the world of mixed martial arts, Jake Paul and Ronda Rousey challenged official viewership claims regarding a recent White House event, arguing that the UFC and Dana White failed to surpass the audience metrics established by Most Valuable Promotions.