General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: May 17, 2026, 8:53 PM ET

Golf

Aaron Rai made PGA Championship history at Aronimink, shooting a 5-under 65 to become the first English-born golfer to win the major since 1919. The victory came amid a crowded leaderboard with 21 players within four shots of the lead heading into Sunday. Meanwhile, Kurt Kitayama tied the lowest final round in major championship history with a 7-under, joining an exclusive list with just three other players to achieve the feat.

MMA

Francis Ngannou blitzed Philipe Lins with a first-round knockout at MVP MMA 1 before declaring himself the "best heavyweight in the world," staking his claim as the premier fighter in the division. The former UFC champion's dominant performance headlined a card that also featured Ronda Rousey's return in a storybook moment, along with appearances from Gina Carano and Nate Diaz. Meanwhile, UFC CEO Dana White announced Conor McGregor's return, though questions remain whether the Irish star will make it to the Octagon in July.

Rugby

Ireland finished their Six Nations campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing Scotland 54-0 at the Aviva Stadium in front of a record attendance. The result capped a disappointing tournament for Scotland, which came just days after the death of rugby legend Scott Hastings, who left what colleagues described as an "indelible mark on rugby" as a "force of energy and positivity." At the other end of the table, Wales suffered another Wooden Spoon, losing to Italy to extend their winless run to a record nine consecutive Test matches. Head coach Sean Lynn insisted the gap is closing despite the clean sweep.

Motorsports

Denny Hamlin edged teammate Chase Briscoe to win his second NASCAR All-Star Race, surviving a chaotic event where more than half the 36-car field was collected in crashes during the first two segments. In Moto GP, the Catalonia Grand Prix proved dangerous as Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco were hospitalized following high-speed crashes, with Fabio di Giannantonio taking the checkered flag.

Tennis

Jannik Sinner completed the "Golden Masters" by winning the Italian Open in Rome, becoming only the second man in history—and by far the youngest—to claim all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles. The milestone cements the 23-year-old's status among the sport's elite.

Snooker

Ronnie O'Sullivan hit five centuries in a dominant performance, beating Luca Brecel 10-5 to win the Snooker 900 Global Championship final and add another trophy to his unprecedented collection.

Cycling

Jonas Vingegaard took his second stage win of the Giro d'Italia on stage nine, powering to victory to reduce the gap on overall leader Afonso Eulalio as the defending champion continues his bid for a third consecutive Tour de France title.

NBA

Steve Kerr decided to stay with the Warriors despite having "nothing left to prove," choosing to return at a crossroads in his career after confronting the "pains of his past." Meanwhile, the playoff series between the Spurs and Timberwolves continued with San Antonio closing out Minnesota, while the Cavs-Pistons matchup provided additional postseason drama.

Women's Basketball

Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston missed her first WNBA game on Sunday, ruled out against the Seattle Storm with a lower leg injury after appearing in every contest this season. Fantasy managers scrambled for streaming options as Week 1 delivered high-scoring performances, with players to watch emerging across the league.

Soccer

Celtic celebrated their Premiership title win with fans gathering in Glasgow's east end after a 3-1 victory over Hearts, though riot police had to deal with "serious disorder" during the festivities. The tournament also featured Match of the Day highlights from seven Premier League fixtures, while the rivalry between New York and New Jersey deepened over FIFA World Cup billing, with the expense burden falling mainly on New Jersey despite New York receiving top billing.

NFL

The NFL sees Wednesday play as "only good" for fans, with increased ratings and league focus on holiday seasons potentially leading to more games on nontraditional days. Meanwhile, Breece Hall believes he and the Jets can "really flourish" after signing a new contract, citing the team's new additions as a key reason for his optimism.

Other Highlights

Leonie Harm won her maiden Ladies European Tour title, capping an incredible comeback story given she was once given just a 1% chance of survival. In baseball, fantasy managers processed key takeaways from the latest news, while the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade watch continued with Bobby Marks examining potential suitors and pathways for a potential blockbuster deal.