General Sports 8 Hours

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

Golf

Scottie Scheffler blazed to a 10-under-par 60 to seize the lead after two rounds of the PGA Tour Travelers Championship. Scheffler narrowly missed a sub-60 round, leaving a 25-foot birdie putt short on the 18th hole, but his dominant performance has positioned him as the man to beat heading into the weekend.

Basketball

The WNBA faces calls for improved player protection, with Hall of Fame inductees Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne among those advocating for change following recent incidents. Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White expressed gratitude for a league review that punished Alyssa Thomas for an on-court hit, but questioned the officiating, asking how referees missed the call in real-time.

Cricket

Sri Lanka kept their semi-final hopes alive in the Women's T20 World Cup with a tense three-wicket victory over Scotland. Meanwhile, in the T20 Blast, Hampshire Hawks secured their sixth consecutive win by defeating Yorkshire by two wickets, while Warwickshire delivered a significant upset by beating high-flying Surrey. India-born bowler Jai Moondra celebrated a "dream come true" as he helped Ireland achieve a historic T20 triumph against the reigning world champions in a dramatic upset.

Tennis

Serena Williams is considered a betting long shot for Wimbledon in her return to singles play, as Jannik Sinner emerges as the favorite for the men's title at the grass-court Grand Slam. In other British tennis news, Jack Draper's promising comeback was halted by Ugo Humbert in the semifinals of the Eastbourne Open.

Rugby League

Leeds Rhinos maintained their dominance in Super League, with free-scoring winger Maika Sivo notching two tries in their emphatic victory over champions Hull KR. Sivo has now amassed 27 tries this season, a testament to his prolific form.

Athletics

Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson has been released from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while running. Separately, middle-distance runner Josh Kerr is preparing to challenge the mile world record at the London Diamond League meeting on July 18, utilizing specialized equipment and altitude training.

Cycling

Megan Barker reclaimed her British elite women's circuit race title at the National Road Championships, marking the second Welsh winner of the event.

American Football

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss pushed back against comments made by first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin regarding the recruiting impact of Ole Miss' past use of Confederate symbols.

Boxing

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has announced he will vacate his world titles but clarified that he is not retiring, planning one more bout he calls his "last dance." The highly anticipated rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, however, has been postponed indefinitely due to contractual disputes.

Soccer

Christian Pulisic's performance in a recent match against Türkiye was described as mirroring his team's overall effort: a strong start that ultimately faltered in the closing stages.

Cricket (Test)

Ben Duckett's spectacular century helped haul England back into contention in the third Test against New Zealand, building on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes. Duckett's resurgence has been attributed to a significant fitness drive, with the batter having lost "five or six" kilograms since the Ashes leading to improved form. England all-rounder Alice Capsey noted that the team is seeing the benefits of their fitness improvements and fielding enhancements at the T20 World Cup.