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Last updated: June 30, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Rugby Union

Wales have trimmed their squad for the upcoming Nations Championship, announcing that Exeter lock Dafydd Jenkins will miss the summer Tests due to injury Jenkins out for summer. Legendary full-back Leigh Halfpenny is set to join the coaching staff as an interim kicking coach for the series Halfpenny joins Wales. The Nations Championship itself promises a tighter contest than ever between the northern and southern hemispheres Global supremacy tighter. Meanwhile, the Champions Cup is set to introduce changes to its bonus point rule and last-16 format for next season, with try bonus points requiring a margin of at least three scores Bonus-point rule changes.

Motorsport

Aston Martin is planning a significant performance upgrade for their car, with team boss Adrian Newey confirming the first major package will be introduced at the Hungarian Grand Prix Aston Martin upgrade. In Formula, questions linger about whether George Russell's pole-setting performance in Austria could set a dangerous precedent for future qualifying sessions Russell's pole questioned.

Football

Swansea City has accepted an eight-figure bid from Stoke City for midfielder Ethan Galbraith, paving the way for the Northern Ireland international's transfer Galbraith agrees move.

Figure Skating

Russian figure skater Artur Dmitriev, who made history by winning Olympic gold with two different partners, has passed away at the age of 58 Skater dies aged 58.

WNBA

The latest WNBA Power Rankings have seen the Minnesota Lynx ascend to the No. 1 spot, displacing the Atlanta Dream, while the Las Vegas Aces remain in second place following a week of significant movement across the league Lynx new No. 1.

Tennis

Serena Williams has commented on her return to Wimbledon, stating that the experience has felt both familiar and entirely new Williams on return. A new "Guess the tennis star" challenge has also been released, testing fans' knowledge of the sport's top players Guess the star.

General Sports & Culture

The concept of connection in sports is being explored through a "road trip" narrative, highlighting how the sensory experiences of games, from the scent of a stream to the taste of a sandwich, contribute to a deeper engagement with athletic events America 250 road trip.