General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: April 19, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Professional Wrestling & Combat Sports

WrestleMania 42 Night One concluded in Las Vegas, where Cody Rhodes successfully retained his Undisputed WWE title against Randy Orton, while the event also featured the crowning of multiple new champions across the card in what was described as a night full of surprises. The replay of WrestleMania 42 Saturday offered fans a chance to re-examine the high-stakes action that set the stage for the main events. Separately, in professional boxing, British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker secured a brilliant first-round knockout victory over Argentina's Braian Suarez during a fight card in Liverpool.

Rugby Union & League

The Women's Six Nations saw England deliver a "relentless" performance to thrash Scotland at Murrayfield, though the occasion was marked by a humbling defeat for the home side in what was an emotional landmark day for Scotland's program. Meanwhile, France displayed second-half power to secure a dominant 38-7 victory over Wales in Cardiff, pushing Wales toward their next difficult fixture against reigning champions England in Bristol. In the United Rugby Championship, Glasgow Warriors suffered a bruising eight-try defeat by the Lions in Johannesburg but managed to cling to the top spot in the table, while Connacht impressed by scoring five tries to earn a bonus-point 33-24 victory over the Stormers in Cape Town.

NCAA & Collegiate Sports

The Oklahoma Sooners captured their fourth women's gymnastics title in five years, sealed by a near-perfect floor exercise performance from senior Faith Torrez as the very last competitor in the final rotation of the championship final, which also featured Florida, LSU, and Minnesota. In basketball recruiting news, UConn guard Braylon Mullins confirmed he will return for his senior season, aiming to improve his draft stock after currently being ranked No. 17 on ESPN’s latest NBA draft big board. Furthermore, Alberto Mendoza, who transferred from Indiana, has reportedly established himself as the leading candidate to start at quarterback for Georgia Tech following successful spring practice sessions.

International & Domestic Football/Soccer

The Republic of Ireland took a significant step toward securing third place in their World Cup qualifying Group A2 after a narrow 1-0 victory over Poland at the Aviva Stadium, thanks to a goal from Sheva. In domestic action, Premiership leaders Northampton Saints pulled off a dramatic finish when Fin Smith scored a try with just five seconds remaining to edge out Exeter in a 35-28 contest at Sandy Park. Adding to the weekend’s rugby news, Ireland winger Beibhinn Parsons celebrated scoring a hat-trick during an emphatic Six Nations win against Italy in her Galway homecoming, calling the moment a "dream come true".

Baseball & Basketball Postseason

The New York Mets extended their losing streak to ten games on Saturday, marking the franchise's longest skid since 2004, a deficit from which only three teams in history have managed to recover and reach the postseason. In NBA playoff news, Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss Game 1 of their series against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a knee contusion injury sustained recently. As teams prepare for the NBA and NHL playoffs, some franchises are introducing elaborate fan amenities, including unveiling wild new concessions for postseason attendees.

Global Sports Business & Incidents

Owners of the Premier League outfit Bournemouth are reportedly nearing the completion of a takeover deal for the English rugby union club Exeter Chiefs. In motorsports, a driver tragically died following a crash during an endurance sports car race held at the demanding Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany, an event where four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was also slated to compete. In a bizarre incident before Virginia Tech's spring football game, a skydiver was safely rescued after colliding with the Lane Stadium scoreboard.

Cricket & Snooker Developments

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is reportedly set to consider fast-tracking female memberships in an attempt to correct a long-standing gender imbalance within the historic club. Somerset wicketkeeper James Rew received strong endorsement from his county coach, who stated Rew can "absolutely" be considered to open the batting for the England national side. Meanwhile, on the opening day of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible, reigning champion Zhao Xintong defeated England's Liam Highfield in an emotional session.

Other Rugby League & Horse Racing

Catalans Dragons inflicted a significant defeat on Warrington Wolves, with Lewis Dodd scoring the first hat-trick of his career in a contest that prevented Warrington from reclaiming the top spot in the Super League standings. Wakefield Trinity moved into second place in the league after Tom Johnstone scored four tries in a massive win over the Bradford Bulls. In a sad development for the racing world, Noble Yeats, the 50-1 outsider winner of the 2022 Grand National, has died after a bout of colic.