General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

College Sports & Player Updates

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is recovering and has been released from the hospital following a shooting incident early Sunday morning; Hardy, who ranked second in FBS in rushing yards, is reportedly focused on a return to the field. Meanwhile, in college basketball, the rivalry between UConn and South Carolina is set to reignite on November 24 when the two programs meet in a neutral site for the first time since the sideline confrontation between coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley at the Final Four last month. College football coaching rhetoric escalated as Texas coach Steve Sarkisian criticized Ole Miss academics one day after Lane Kiffin's own contentious remarks, prompting Florida coach Jon Sumrall to also weigh in on the SEC sparring.

NBA & Player Tragedy

The professional basketball community is mourning the sudden loss of Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at 29. In playoff news, the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a sweep of the Lakers to advance, leaving LeBron James to express uncertainty about his future, stating he is unsure "what the future holds for me" after the Los Angeles Lakers' elimination. We also learned that the Valkyries' early strength, a 2-0 start, has helped reverse narratives following a draft-day trade and the cutting of a popular player.

Golf: US PGA Championship

The focus shifts to the US PGA Championship where preparation methods are varied; Rory McIlroy, who now admits he was wrong to push for the PGA Tour's unification with the Saudi-backed PIF, is taking a relaxed approach this week, even citing an unusual routine involving a toenail. McIlroy is scheduled to tee off Thursday at 13:40 BST and will play alongside Jon Rahm, who stated that his current responsibility is strictly playing golf, not attempting to "fix businesses" amid the ongoing LIV circuit uncertainty as he concentrates on the major. Elsewhere, Matt Fitzpatrick enters the tournament as a strong contender, with his recent form suggesting he could end the lengthy 107-year drought for an English winner at the event held in Pennsylvania. Separately, prosecutors in Florida were granted a judge's order allowing access to Tiger Woods' prescription drug records following his March DUI arrest.

MMA & Combat Sports

Khamzat Chimaev's team has communicated that the fighter is intensely "obsessed" with securing an immediate title rematch against Sean Strickland, asserting that it is "the only fight he will accept right now" following UFC 328. That event saw seven finishes, though only Chimaev's bout against Strickland garnered an "A" fight grade from evaluators, leading to Strickland's subsequent rise in divisional rankings across major MMA organizations. In a separate development, Gina Carano is preparing for a highly anticipated return to the sport after a 17-year absence, aiming to pioneer a new era in a bout against Ronda Rousey.

International Sports & Cycling

Tragedy struck the distance running community as Ethiopian marathoner Yebrgual Melese passed away at age 36 after falling ill during a training session. In the Giro d'Italia, Jhonatan Narvaez secured a victory on stage four, demonstrating remarkable resilience just three days after surviving a major crash that forced three of his teammates to abandon the race in the Italian tour. Meanwhile, three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald announced her retirement from cycling, stating she has fallen in love with nursing, despite having previously been selected for the 2026 Commonwealth Games team.

Rugby, Tennis & Cricket

South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail has reversed her international retirement decision and has been named in the Proteas squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in England this summer. In rugby union, Saracens' young talent Noah Caluori is setting his sights on an England summer Test debut, feeling ready for the international step up following a standout breakthrough season. Tennis saw Jack Draper restructure his support team, bringing in former world number one Andy Murray as a coach for the grass-court season after parting ways with Jamie Delgado. In cricket, Bangladesh secured their first-ever home Test victory over Pakistan, propelled by Nahid Rana's five-wicket haul of 5-40.

Motorsports & Other News

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is set to switch disciplines, preparing to compete in the grueling 24 Hours of the Nürburgring race, raising questions about how his F1 skills will translate to endurance racing. In boxing, Lewis Crocker is scheduled to defend his IBF welterweight title against Liam Paro in Brisbane on June 24 at the Pat Rafter Arena. Furthermore, former Georgia rugby captain Merab Sharikadze has received an extensive 11-year ban for doping violations, stemming from a urine-swapping scheme that also resulted in suspensions for five teammates. USWNT star Alex Morgan shared personal news, announcing on Mother's Day that she and her husband are expecting their third child together.