General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: June 25, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

UFC & Boxing

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been medically cleared and returned to full training, signaling a potential return to the octagon against interim champion Ciryl Gane. Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather's scheduled exhibition bout against Mike Zambidis in Greece on Saturday has been officially called off according to federal court documents.

WNBA & Basketball

The WNBA has suspended Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for one game following contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during Wednesday's matchup. In other basketball news, British player Tobi Lawal is aiming for NBA greatness after being selected in the NBA Draft, stating he will dedicate himself to gym work to establish his professional career.

Cricket

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi possesses the natural abilities to succeed internationally, potentially debuting in Friday's T20I against Ireland. The Women's T20 World Cup group stage concludes Sunday with a critical fixture for India against Australia. England's Test squad is looking to leverage memories of their dramatic 2022 draw against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with late wickets on day one keeping their hopes alive in the current series decider.

Tennis

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert announced her ovarian cancer has returned for a third time, necessitating treatment that will prevent her attendance at Wimbledon this year. On a more positive note for British tennis, Jack Draper has reached the Eastbourne Open semi-finals, extending his winning return from injury and gaining confidence in his physical condition. A trio of Britons, Ollie Tarvet, Billy Harris, and Max Basing, have successfully qualified for the Wimbledon main draw.

Rugby League & Union

An injury-plagued Warrington Wolves secured a gutsy win over Catalans Dragons, drawing them level on points with Leeds at the Super League summit. Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa will not face disciplinary action following an incident in a nightclub involving England cricket captain Ben Stokes.

Cycling

Zoe Backstedt retained her British national elite women's time trial title at the 2023 championships in Lampeter, leading an all-Welsh podium.

Formula 1

Mercedes driver George Russell believes that Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari pose a significant threat to the current world championship.

Club Football & Investment

Members of Cliftonville Football Club have voted in favor of a special resolution, authorizing the management committee to enter formal negotiations with the Toronto Investment Group.

Awards

The nominees for the 2024 ESPYS have been announced, with athletes such as A'ja Wilson, Jalen Brunson, and Shohei Ohtani in contention for various awards. Fans can vote for their preferred athletes to determine the winners.