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Last updated: July 4, 2026, 11:32 AM ET

World Cup & Football

Mexico is doubling security and capping crowds at key locations for Sunday's World Cup match against England, following recent fan deaths. The debate over the next Scotland manager continues, with former Rangers and Celtic figures like Ally McCoist and Neil Lennon among those discussed on Levein, McLeish, Halliday, Lennon.

Baseball

Fantasy managers are facing significant decisions as Shohei Ohtani is out for the Los Angeles Dodgers, while Julio Rodriguez is heading for a fantasy baseball draft. This news comes as ESPN's analysts are redrafting 2023-25 MLB drafts, combining three years of prospects to help teams make tough GM choices.

Tennis & Motorsports

Wimbledon has seen its second major upset as second seed Elena Rybakina was knocked out in straight sets by Elise Mertens. In Formula, Red Bull Junior driver Fionn McLaughlin scored his first points by finishing ninth in the sprint race at Silverstone. Meanwhile, Joey Chestnut is preparing for his 18th consecutive win at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday, an event that has become a holiday tradition Miki Sudo's hot dog.

Rugby Union

The Nations Championship is off to a thrilling start. Ireland secured a comeback bonus-point win against the Wallabies in Sydney after a missed last-gasp penalty by Australia's Ben Donaldson. Earlier, the All Blacks opened the inaugural championship with a captivating nine-try thriller against France in Christchurch, with Will Jordan scoring twice. England's preparations for their opener against South Africa have been disrupted, as full-back George Furbank is out with appendicitis.

Cricket

England's Women's T20 World Cup final against Australia is approaching, with questions arising about Australia's mental edge. BBC Sport provides a guide on how to follow the final, which will feature England aiming to avenge their 2017 World Cup final loss. Former players like Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, and Anya Shrubsole have been recounting memories of England's iconic 2017 World Cup.

NHL

The NHL free agency period is underway, with teams actively signing veteran players. An NHL free agency tracker is providing details on all the latest contract signings and roster moves as teams begin their offseason acquisitions on June 30.