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Last updated: May 16, 2026, 2:50 PM ET

Golf

The PGA Championship’s $20 million purse joined the sport’s elite alongside the Masters and U.S. Open, signaling golf’s continued commercial ascent. At soggy Aronimink, Scottie Scheffler navigated “absurd” hole locations to stay within contention, while club professional Michael Block teed up another major appearance despite a likely missed cut. The week’s best sights included a fan-favorite ace by Block and a charging Tyrrell Hatton, setting the stage for a tense weekend duel.

Rugby Union

Harlequins’ blistering comeback derailed Exeter’s play-off hopes with a 41-24 win, while Northampton’s record-breaking 94-33 demolition of Bristol confirmed their semi-final place. In the United Rugby Championship, Ulster’s dramatic loss to Glasgow left their progress hanging on other results, as Cardiff’s bonus-point win clinched a play-off spot and a memorable Welsh night. South Africa’s looming club withdrawal from European competitions threatens the URC’s global balance.

Basketball

The WNBA saw A’ja Wilson erupt for a record fifth 40-point game as the Aces won their third straight. In the NBA playoffs, the Spurs closed out the Timberwolves behind Stephon Castle to reach the Western Conference finals, while Caitlin Clark’s clutch triple forced OT in an eventual Fever loss. The Timberwolves-Spurs series revealed San Antonio’s defensive identity and Minnesota’s late-game struggles.

Baseball

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal played catch just two weeks post-elbow surgery, boosting hopes for a swift return. The Mets and Yankees sustained blows with Clay Holmes and Max Fried headed to the injured list, creating immediate fantasy and roster headaches. The Preakness previewed a wide-open 14-horse field, with early bets focused on favorites Mystik Dan and Seize the Grey.

Athletics & Paralympics

Ireland’s Mark English produced a strong finish to win the 800m at the Shanghai Diamond League. In Para-taekwondo, Matt Bush overcame sleepless nights to claim European gold two months after his second child’s birth. The G4D Open was won by South Korea’s Simon Seungmin Lee, highlighting golf’s growing adaptive movement.

Ice Hockey & MMA

Great Britain’s World Championship opener ended in a 5-2 loss to Austria, extending their winless run. In MMA, Francis Ngannou claimed the lineal heavyweight crown ahead of his Saturday title defense, while Ronda Rousey aimed to rewrite her MMA story with a self-masterminded event.

College & Other Sports

Florida State’s Isa Torres turned injury into opportunity to break an NCAA record. Drake’s new album referenced LeBron James multiple times, reigniting hip-hop’s longest-running sports feud. A former Abilene Christian player received a permanent NCAA ban for alleged game-fixing, the harshest penalty in years.