General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: May 24, 2026, 2:55 PM ET

USMNT & Combat Sports

The US men's national team finalized its World Cup roster with Borussia Dortmund's Gio Reyna among the 26 selected, while Jordan Morris and Tim Ream were notable omissions. In a stunning crossover, former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel made a brutal MMA debut, stopping social media influencer Bob Menery via strikes in the first round before declaring the fight "good enough." The combat sports world remained focused on heavyweight boxing, where Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles with a dominant decision over Rico Verhoeven, prompting analysis that the unified champion has nothing left to prove. British super-middleweight Hamzah Sheeraz claimed his first world title with a stoppage of Alem Begic, while Joe Schilling's PFL return ended abruptly just 37 seconds in following an illegal headbutt.

Tennis & Cycling

At the French Open, organizers and players faced scrutiny after Marta Kostyuk revealed a missile strike hit 100 meters from her parents' Kyiv home hours before her match. On court, with Carlos Alcaraz out, experts pegged Jannik Sinner as the favorite to win the men's title, though questions linger about his ability to handle the pressure. In Italy, the Giro d'Italia neutralized its finale after rider protests about dangerous conditions in Milan, with Norway's Fredrik Dversnes securing a solo stage win before the final lap was called off.

Gaelic Games & Auto Racing

Tyrone snatched a dramatic victory in the All-Ireland SFC first round as Ethan Jordan's last-gasp free sealed a 3-16 to 2-18 win over Roscommon. The GAA community also mourned a legend with the death of Frank McGuigan, the 71-year-old former Tyrone forward hailed as one of the county's finest. Turning to motorsport, Max Verstappen renewed his F1 quit threat if planned engine regulation changes are blocked, while Richard Childress Racing made a poignant decision to retire Kyle Busch's No. 8 car until his 11-year-old son Brexton is ready to drive.

Baseball & Basketball

MLB's trade season began taking shape with early X-factors including the status of Tarik Skubal and potential "unexpected dealers." On the field, San Diego's Brycen Mautz was slated to debut, and fantasy analysts flagged his left-handed bat as a must-add in deeper leagues. In the WNBA, Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu planned her season debut against the Wings after recovering from a hamstring injury. The NBA free agency landscape was mapped out by Bobby Marks, who projected significant offers for players like the league's leading career scorer.

International Football & Commonwealth Games

In women's club football, Club América Femenil captured their first international trophy with a 5-3 victory over the Washington Spirit in the Concacaf W Champions Cup final. On the international stage, England's men's and women's 3x3 basketball teams booked their Commonwealth Games spots through qualifying tournaments this weekend.

Other Sports & Human Interest

Wales' Asa Tribe continued his England Lions form, staking a claim for a senior call-up with runs against South Africa A. In para sports, the UK's oldest para-ice hockey team, the Cardiff Huskies, celebrated three decades of growth from a handful of players to a thriving club. A Valleys boxing gym in Cynon was saved from closure after a community fundraising drive raised £15,000. Northern Ireland's Mark Allen admitted the pain of his World Championship semi-final miss was still too raw to watch back. Filipino tennis star Alex Eala said her motivation has shifted from personal success to inspiring a generation of Filipino athletes. Finally, after 52 years on air, the BBC's Football Focus broadcast its final episode, prompting nostalgia from former presenters.