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Last updated: June 28, 2026, 5:33 AM ET

World Cup Watch

As the 2026 World Cup group stage nears its conclusion, permutations for advancing to the knockout rounds are coming into sharper focus knockout round permutations. Meanwhile, the tournament's governing body continues its extensive travel schedule, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino clocking up air miles across the host nations. While the path to the final remains open for the 32 remaining teams who have advanced past the initial rounds, each squad faces unique challenges and opportunities to lift the trophy why each team could win.

Boxing Ring Report

In the boxing world, Jaron "Boots" Ennis is now looking towards undisputed status and a potential showdown with Vergil Ortiz Jr. following the departure of another contender Zayas out way. Across the Atlantic, American boxer Jake Paul delivered on a promise, acknowledging Ellie Scotney's historic achievement as the youngest undisputed champion from the United Kingdom Jake Paul delivers. Great Britain's Ben Whittaker also made a strong impression on his American debut, securing an impressive second-round victory at Brooklyn's Barclays Center Whittaker produces win.

WNBA & Basketball Hall of Fame

Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts voiced strong criticism of the WNBA following a suspension of star player Alyssa Thomas, defending his player before his team's 89-80 win over the Toronto Tempo Tibbetts rips WNBA. Separately, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed its newest inductees, including two-time WNBA MVP winners Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, alongside four-time championship-winning coach Cheryl Reeve Parker, Delle Donne enter.

Rugby Union Squads

The Welsh rugby union squad is set to be reduced in size early next week as head coach Steve Tandy finalizes the roster for the upcoming Nations Championship, with selections being cut to between 32 and 34 players Wales set reduce squad.