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Last updated: June 28, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Boxing & Combat Sports

Jaron "Boots" Ennis delivered a dominant performance, stopping Xander Zayas in the seventh round to claim the WBO and WBA junior middleweight titles. Meanwhile, Jake Paul fulfilled a promise to boxer Ellie Scotney after her historic win, though details of the specific wager were not disclosed. In professional wrestling, Sami Zayn's Undisputed WWE Championship victory at Night of Champions creates new storylines heading into Summer Slam.

Basketball

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts publicly criticized the WNBA and defended star player Alyssa Thomas following a recent suspension. The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed its newest inductees, with former rivals Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, alongside four-time champion coach Cheryl Reeve, being enshrined.

Soccer & International Football

As the 2026 World Cup reaches the knockout stage, analysis is underway regarding the remaining 32 teams. Experts are evaluating each team's chances of winning the tournament, as well as exploring the potential permutations for qualification and elimination as the group stages conclude. Separately, Wales' head coach Steve Tandy indicated the national squad for the Nations Championship will be reduced to between 32 and 34 players early next week.

Golf

Viktor Hovland surged to the lead at the Travelers Championship, birdieing the 18th hole to hold a one-shot advantage over Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler dropped back into a tie for second after a three-putt bogey on the final hole.

Auto Racing & Motorsport

Major player movement continues to shape the NBA offseason, with significant free agency moves already occurring. All 30 teams are still working to finalize their rosters and strategies for the upcoming season.

Baseball

Fantasy baseball managers will need to adjust their rosters as the Boston Red Sox have placed Talyn Mayer on the Injured List. This move, along with other recent news, provides actionable takeaways for fantasy league participants.

Other Sports News

Thomas Tuchel expressed concern over England's right-back situation, citing Jarell Quansah as the latest player in that position to sustain an injury, leaving him worried about options.