General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: April 12, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

College Basketball Portal Activity

The college basketball transfer portal remained highly active over the weekend, with several key guards and forwards making decisions. Transfer guard Stefan Vaaks, who impressed in his freshman season at Providence, has committed to Illinois, according to his representatives at Excel Sports Management. In other major moves, Louisville successfully landed two significant transfers, securing former Kansas center Flory Bidunga and ex-Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad on Sunday. Meanwhile, Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic announced his intention to enter both the NBA draft and the transfer portal on Sunday, signaling a major shift for the Cyclones' roster outlook.

NCAA Roster Retention & Transfers

Retention news also dominated the landscape as top talent opted to stay put or change Big Ten destinations. Michigan coach Dusty May, fresh off a national title run, agreed to a new contract ensuring he leads the Wolverines for "many years to come," as confirmed by Athletic Director Warde Manuel. Michigan immediately capitalized on portal movement by landing Tennessee transfer J.P. Estrella, a 6-foot-11 redshirt sophomore, giving the Wolverines their first portal addition since their championship run on Monday. Elsewhere in the Big Ten, Cal sophomore Justin Pippen, who previously spent time at Michigan, is transferring to Ohio State, while Auburn star Tahaad Pettiford is reportedly returning to the Tigers for his junior year.

High-Profile Transfers & Retention

Star players across the country made definitive choices regarding their immediate futures. Final Four MOP Elliot Cadeau confirmed his decision to return to Michigan for his senior season, providing a massive boost to the Wolverines' title defense hopes. Notre Dame's Naismith and WBCA Defensive Player of the Year, Hannah Hidalgo, will also be returning for her senior campaign with the Fighting Irish next season. In contrast, UConn freshman Eric Reibe, a rotation player on the Huskies' Final Four squad, has entered the transfer portal, while Texas A&M successfully lured prolific scorer P.J. Haggerty from Kansas State via the portal.

WNBA Roster Reconstruction

WNBA free agency saw several major signings and acquisitions finalize over the weekend, reshaping the league's top contenders. The Los Angeles Sparks were exceptionally busy, acquiring two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins from the Sky in exchange for the 2024 No. 4 overall pick, and also securing the return of ten-time All-Star Nneka Ogwumike on Friday. Furthermore, the Sparks finalized a multiyear deal with three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby on Sunday, while fellow veteran Kelsey Plum agreed to a one-year contract valued at $999,999 to remain in Los Angeles. The Minnesota Lynx retained both their All-Stars, signing Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride to two-year contracts.

WNBA Veteran Moves & Expansion

Veteran talent continued to find new homes or secure extensions in high-value deals. The Las Vegas Aces agreed to a deal worth $1.19 million for four-time All-Star Jackie Young on Thursday, and Chelsea Gray reached a fully guaranteed three-year, $3 million deal to stay in Vegas on Friday. In Indiana, Kelsey Mitchell is finalizing a one-year supermax deal worth $1.4 million to stay with the Fever, while Sophie Cunningham also agreed to a one-year deal to return to Indiana. Meanwhile, the expansion Dallas Wings secured multiyear deals for four-time All-Star Arike Ogunbowale and also signed Alanna Smith to a three-year max contract. The Atlanta Dream are reportedly finalizing a three-year deal for Allisha Gray, and the new Seattle Tempo added guards Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes both on two-year max contracts.

Masters Golf Drama & Performance

The final rounds of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National provided significant drama, with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler surging back into contention after firing a career-best 7-under 65 during the third round. Scheffler's stellar performance followed a second round where Rory McIlroy maintained his lead. However, the day was equally marked by outbursts; Sergio García broke his driver on the No. 2 tee box following an outburst and received a code-of-conduct warning, while his playing partner Jon Rahm added some early-round spice. Adding to the disciplinary issues, Robert Mac Intyre was caught making an obscene gesture on the second green after a quadruple bogey, moments after fellow competitor Li Haotong moved into contention despite struggling with severe illness. Shane Lowry provided a memorable moment by recording his second career hole-in-one at Augusta, as the tournament entered its final day with Rory trying for a repeat and the leaderboard tightly contested.

European Cycling & Rugby Results

The historic Paris-Roubaix cycling classic concluded with a thrilling sprint finish where Wout van Aert edged out four-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar to claim the title. The women's race, however, was marred by an incident where Dutch rider Lucinda Brand suffered neck pain after colliding with a spectator, which was won by Germany's Franziska Koch. In European rugby, reigning champions Bordeaux beat Toulouse to set up a Champions Cup semi-final clash against English holders Bath, while Leinster secured a home semi-final by comfortably defeating Sale Sharks. Elsewhere in the Challenge Cup, Glasgow Warriors enter their quarter-final against Toulon as favourites, aiming to etch more history against a side that has previously bested them.

Rugby Union & League Updates

The Women's Six Nations saw Scotland secure a hard-fought 24-19 victory over Wales in Cardiff, kicking off the new era under coach Sione Fukofuka. England’s Red Roses machine marched on, with star Ellie Kildunne noting that record attendance figures, such as the 77,120 who watched against Ireland, are now becoming "the norm". In Rugby League, the Challenge Cup quarter-finals delivered close contests, with Wigan edging out Wakefield in a thriller, and Warrington Wolves coming from behind to beat Leigh Leopards. Hull KR thumped York Knights, with Tyrone May scoring a hat-trick to secure their semi-final berth, leading to a semi-final draw pitting Hull KR against Warrington Wolves.

Boxing & Combat Sports Shakeups

The combat sports world saw major developments in boxing and the UFC. Two-time super-lightweight world champion Regis Prograis announced his retirement at age 37, coming shortly after his points loss to Conor Benn. Benn, who cruised to a points win over Prograis, continues his march toward a world title shot. In the heavyweight division, Tyson Fury's comeback win over Arslanbek Makhmudov was described by David Haye as an "optimal performance", reopening discussions about potential future clashes with Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder. In the UFC, Carlos Ulberg shocked Jiri Prochazka in the first round at UFC 327 to claim the vacant light-heavyweight title, despite suffering an apparent knee injury during the fight. Despite the victory, an obstacle may prevent Ulberg from defending his championship soon, as reports confirm he blew out his knee during the bout.

Grand National & Racing Notes

The Grand National at Aintree provided historic results, with I Am Maximus becoming the first horse since Red Rum 49 years ago to regain the title. Trainer Willie Mullins celebrated his third consecutive Grand National victory, equalling the record set by Vincent O'Brien. Tragically, Gold Dancer was put down after suffering a broken back while winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase on the preceding day. Meanwhile, trainer Dan Skelton expressed confidence that Panic Attack possessed the necessary qualities to become the first mare to win the race in 75 years.

Miscellaneous Sports News

In the NFL sphere, attention turned to the upcoming draft, with experts analyzing the Jets' plans for the No. 2 overall pick and making bold predictions about players like Jacob Rodriguez potentially sneaking into the first round. Thirty years after his own selection, the story of how Keyshawn Johnson became a Jets playmaker in a draft year that didn't produce a first-round QB was revisited. College football saw Colorado coach Deion Sanders, 58, confirm his health was "good" while overseeing his team's spring game following a disappointing 3-9 season. In world sports, 18-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout ran faster than Usain Bolt did at the same age while winning his national championship. Finally, a U.S. senator raised concerns about the expanding partnerships between major sports leagues and prediction markets regarding gambling.