General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: May 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NHL & NBA Postseason Developments

The Boston Bruins face a significant setback as defenseman Charlie McAvoy was handed a six-game suspension for a high stick on Buffalo's Zach Benson during Game 6 of their first-round series, putting immediate pressure on the team's defensive corps. In the NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder are optimizing for player happiness, creating what some term a "basketball utopia," which has paradoxically positioned them as favorites for another championship run, while the San Antonio Spurs seized a 3-2 series lead in their Western Conference matchup, learning key lessons about their young core as they advance.

WNBA & College Football Governance

The Dallas Wings celebrated rookie Azzi Fudd's academic achievement by gifting her a symbolic second degree after she earned her MBA from UConn, showing team camaraderie following a significant offseason trade that initially drew criticism. Meanwhile, the collegiate governance structure is preparing for expansion, as ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips voiced strong support for a 24-team College Football Playoff format, a direction that reportedly aligns with the majority of the conference's coaches and athletic directors.

Golf Majors & Player Health

Attention shifts to the PGA Championship, where Scottie Scheffler enters with his shortest pre-tournament odds in his career at +385, closely followed by Rory McIlroy at +910, despite the World Number Two admitting he halted a practice round early due to discomfort from a sore little toe, although he later stated he is "totally fine" after switching to a bigger shoe for necessary cushioning. Further golf news saw Luke Donald express delight over Jon Rahm's availability for Ryder Cup selection following the Spaniard's resolution of his dispute with the DP World Tour, while Tom McKibbin confirmed he has "no regrets" about joining LIV Golf despite the tour facing financial uncertainty after the Public Investment Fund's withdrawal announcement from further funding.

Tennis & Combat Sports Updates

In tennis, the veteran Venus Williams, age, is preparing for the French Open doubles, partnering with 21-year-old Hailey Baptiste, while Iga Swiatek rediscovered her dominant form in Rome, producing a statement win to reach the semi-finals, suggesting she is peaking perfectly ahead of Roland Garros. On the combat sports side, Ronda Rousey is reportedly attempting to reconstruct the ending to her MMA story in an event she personally orchestrated a decade after her initial departure from the sport, while the latest ESPN pound-for-pound rankings saw a men's flyweight champion secure a top spot after a knockout victory over Taira to firmly enter the P4P conversation.

English Cricket & Rugby Personnel Changes

The England and Wales Cricket Board made a landmark appointment, naming former wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor as the new fielding coach, marking the first time a woman will coach an England side in a major sport. This comes as the selectors recalled Ollie Robinson, whom Director of Cricket Rob Key lauded as "one of the best bowlers in the world" after a two-year international absence, alongside new call-ups including uncapped opener Emilio Gay, who drove 200 miles from Durham to Bedford to share the news of his first international selection with his parents. Concurrently, the second ODI against New Zealand was washed out, and Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson announced his immediate retirement from first-class cricket ending a long career.

International Rugby & Soccer Roster News

Welsh rugby saw utility back Nikita Prothero, who was born in England, proudly display the Welsh word "hiraeth" tattooed on her arm, symbolizing her commitment after switching allegiance which she called non-negotiable, while Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey is expected to miss the European Challenge Cup final due to a hamstring injury that will sideline him "for a number of weeks" causing a significant selection headache. In soccer news, former England boss Eddie Jones received a four-game suspension and a fine for abusing match officials during Japan's under-23 tour of Australia last month leading to disciplinary action.

NCAA Coaching & Player Milestones

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian took a jab at Ole Miss academics, referring to coursework as "basket weaving," following controversial comments made by Lane Kiffin, drawing Florida coach Jon Sumrall into the fray regarding academic standards. Meanwhile, at Oklahoma State, first-year coach Eric Morris has heavily restructured the roster, bringing over his quarterback and 19 players from North Texas as part of a total overhaul involving 85 new players across the board, while former Swansea City coach Kristian O'Leary reflected that after thirty years associated with the club, there is "no better feeling" than representing the team.

Motorsports & Miscellaneous Achievements

Katherine Legge is set to attempt a challenging motorsports double, aiming to become the first woman to race in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day achieving a significant feat. In cycling, Spain's Igor Arrieta secured a dramatic victory on a soaking-wet Stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia, triumphing over Portugal's Afonso Eulalio following an intense breakaway battle in the rain to claim the stage win. Furthermore, former England hooker Tom Youngs is transitioning from the pitch to agribusiness, noting that his new burger venture successfully brings families to the farm.