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Last updated: June 26, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

Tennis & Golf

Serena Williams is considered a significant long shot to win Wimbledon in her return to singles play, while Jannik Sinner is the betting favorite to claim the men's grass-court Grand Slam title Serena a Wimbledon long shot. The tournament, which begins Monday, also features Novak Djokovic aiming to set new records From the favorites to the underdogs. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler narrowly missed a sub-60 round at the Travelers Championship, finishing with a 10-under 60 after a challenging birdie putt on the 18th hole Scheffler just misses sub-60. Jack Draper's promising return to action following injury was halted by Ugo Humbert, who denied Draper a spot in the Eastbourne Open final Draper denied place.

Boxing & Motorsport

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk announced he will vacate his three world titles, though he clarified he is not retiring and is planning one final bout before concluding his career Usyk to vacate titles. The highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been indefinitely postponed, primarily due to contract disputes Pacquiao and Mayweather rematch. In motorsports, Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in a Mercedes one-two during the first practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix Antonelli leads Russell.

Cricket & International Rugby

India-born bowler Jai Moondra expressed his elation after helping Ireland secure a historic T20 victory over the reigning world champions, calling it a "dream come true" India-born Moondra realises dream. Ireland achieved this significant upset by defeating world champions India for the first time in a T20 international match in Belfast Ireland stun world champions. England is experiencing the benefits of an improved fitness and fielding regimen at the T20 World Cup, according to all-rounder Alice Capsey England seeing benefits. Ben Duckett has contributed significantly to England's resurgence in the third Test against New Zealand, scoring a century after losing substantial weight since the Ashes Fitter Duckett got back. Duckett's scintillating century, combined with an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes, has brought England back into contention in the decisive third Test at Trent Bridge Duckett & Stokes haul England. Warwickshire delivered a notable upset in the Women's T20 Blast by defeating Surrey, moving them off the bottom of the standings Warwickshire stun Surrey. Australia's Angus Bell is prepared to face his former Ulster teammates, whom he considers "friends for life," when Australia plays Ireland on July 4 Bell ready for reunion. The passing of former Ireland Women head coach Philip Doyle, who guided the team to a Grand Slam in 2013, was announced at age 61 Former Ireland Women head coach.

Basketball & American Football

The Indiana Fever will sit Caitlin Clark for their game against the Los Angeles Sparks due to ongoing back issues, marking her second missed game this season Fever will sit Clark. Fever coach Stephanie White acknowledged the WNBA review that sanctioned Alyssa Thomas for her hit on Caitlin Clark, but questioned the officiating in real-time Fever coach thanks WNBA. The NBA draft saw numerous questions arise, including inquiries about the best value picks, the scarcity of first-round trades, and predictions for Rookie of the Year NBA draft recap. The long tenure of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks has concluded after a yearlong saga, with potentially significant ripple effects anticipated Things got really yucky.

Soccer & Athletics

Christian Pulisic's performance against Türkiye was characterized by a strong start that ultimately faltered, mirroring the team's overall inconsistency Pulisic looks ready. The Paris Diamond League athletics meeting has been scaled back to a reduced format due to extreme heat in France Paris Diamond League format. In an attempt to break the mile world record held by Hicham El Guerrouj, Josh Kerr plans to utilize speed suits and altitude rooms for his attempt at the London Diamond League meeting on July 18 Speed suits & altitude rooms.

Other Sports News

Misdemeanor drug charges against Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller are set to be dismissed, despite probable cause for his arrest having been established by a prosecutor in Idaho Drug case vs. ex-Olympian. Rally Greece saw Josh McErlean in contention for a podium spot, holding fourth place, while Jon Armstrong was forced to retire McErlean fourth in Rally Greece. A rivalry narrative is emerging as former rivals Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler, who grew up rooting for opposing teams near Fenway Park, now aim to defeat Boston together You're taught to just hate. A preview for Week 6 of the PLL/WLL season offers key statistics, matchups, and injury notes for the upcoming games on June 27-28 PLL/WLL Week 6 preview. Boxing analysts and former champions are providing their predictions for the Xander Zayas-Jaron Ennis title fight Xander Zayas-Jaron 'Boots' Ennis.