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Last updated: May 13, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Golf: Major Championship Preparations & Tour Updates

As the US PGA Championship looms, betting markets place Scottie Scheffler at +385 for his shortest odds entering the event, with Rory McIlroy (+910) and Jon Rahm (+1400) trailing as top contenders, while Cameron Young has seen his odds jump significantly to +1475 tracking expert picks. On the player availability front, Jon Rahm confirmed he welcomed the news that he will be available for Ryder Cup selection following the resolution of his dispute with the DP World Tour, a topic he addressed by stating his current job is simply to play golf, not to fix the business structure of LIV. Adding to pre-major drama, Rory McIlroy was forced to halt practice on Tuesday due to soreness from ripping off a troublesome toenail, although he was reportedly laughing about the incident earlier in the day.

Tennis: French Open Build-Up & Player Returns

The lead-up to Roland Garros sees key figures regaining fitness and momentum, with four-time champion Iga Swiatek delivering a statement win to reach the Rome semi-finals, signaling a return to ruthless form just weeks before the tournament begins. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu secured a wildcard entry into the Strasbourg event to gain essential match practice following her recovery period. In a remarkable display of longevity, 45-year-old Venus Williams is slated to compete in the women's doubles at the French Open alongside 21-year-old partner Hailey Baptiste.

Cricket: England Team Changes & Retirements

England cricket management made sweeping changes following the washout of the second ODI against New Zealand, which failed to start at Northampton, by ending Ollie Robinson’s two-year international isolation recalling him for the first Test. Director of Cricket Rob Key lauded Robinson, asserting the Sussex seamer is "one of the best bowlers in the world," as England also called up uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew, and Sonny Baker for the New Zealand fixture. Separately, in a landmark appointment, former wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor was named England's fielding coach, making her the first woman to hold such a role in an England major sport setup, while Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson announced his immediate retirement from first-class cricket ending his lengthy career.

Rugby Union & League: International and Domestic News

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill's decision to commit to the national team over club opportunities prompted former defender Stephen Craigan to suggest the choice has certainly turned heads regarding his future trajectory. In player news, Wales and Scarlets lock Jake Ball confirmed his decision to retire upon season's end at the age of 34 concluding his professional tenure, while Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey is set to miss the European Challenge Cup final versus Montpellier due to a hamstring injury expected to keep him sidelined "for a number of weeks" ruling him out of the final match.

Cycling & Motorsport: Giro Stage Win & Historic Attempts

Spain's Igor Arrieta secured a dramatic victory on the fifth stage of the Giro d'Italia, successfully executing a breakaway to outpace Portugal's Afonso Eulalio in soaking wet conditions. In North American motorsport, Katherine Legge is preparing for a historic attempt to become the first woman to achieve the "double" by competing in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day bridging the Indy-NASCAR gap.

US College Sports & Professional Leagues

The Oklahoma City Thunder organization continues to optimize its environment, with reports detailing how their focus on player contentment has created a "basketball utopia" that has them favored to contend for another NBA title. Meanwhile, coaches continued to trade barbs, as Texas coach Steve Sarkisian aimed a jab at Ole Miss academics, labeling them "basket weaving," one day after Lane Kiffin's own controversial remarks about the program drawing Florida coach Jon Sumrall into the fray. In college football roster news, new Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris oversaw a massive overhaul, bringing over his quarterback and 19 players from North Texas as part of a complete roster transformation.

Swimming & Personal Motivation

Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen stated that his mother’s successful recovery from cancer will serve as a potent source of "motivation" as he focuses his training regimen toward the upcoming Commonwealth Games scheduled for July in Glasgow driving his competitive focus forward.

Soccer & International Fixtures

The NFL announced a record slate of international games for the 2026 season, which will include the Philadelphia Eagles traveling to play a fixture in London marking a major US sports footprint abroad. In coaching news, former England manager Eddie Jones was fined and handed a four-game suspension as head coach of Japan for verbally abusing match officials during an under-23 tour in Australia last month resulting in disciplinary action.

Wrestling & Combat Sports

Ronda Rousey is reportedly planning an event designed to reconstruct the ending of her MMA narrative, marking her return to the sport a decade after her initial acrimonious departure from the discipline aiming to rewrite her final chapter. In the latest divisional rankings update, Daniel Dubois maintained his position at heavyweight, but David Morrell was removed from the 175-pound rankings.