General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: April 13, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Golf: McIlroy Secures Masters Victory Amid Drama

Rory McIlroy claimed his second green jacket by edging out Scottie Scheffler by a single stroke McIlroy Holds Off Scheffler following a dramatic third round where McIlroy saw a significant lead evaporate How Rory McIlroy Won Back-to-Back Masters. Scheffler had earlier mounted a charge, firing a career-low 7-under 65 Scheffler Fires Masters Career-Low 65 to climb back into contention entering Sunday’s final round. The tournament also saw moments of frustration; Sergio García broke his driver on the second tee box and received a code-of-conduct warning, while his Spanish playing partner Jon Rahm added some spice to the early groupings. Furthermore, Shane Lowry made history by recording his second career ace at Augusta National, a feat unmatched by any other competitor.

Rugby Union & League: European and Domestic Action

In European rugby, holders Bordeaux advanced to the Champions Cup semi-finals after dispatching French rivals Toulouse, setting up a contest against English holders Bath Holders Bordeaux Beat Toulouse. Elsewhere in the Challenge Cup, Ulster secured their semi-final berth with a decisive 41-24 victory over La Rochelle Impressive Ulster Into Challenge Cup Semi-Finals, while Dragons reached their first semi-final in a decade by defeating Zebre 35-32. In the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on the domestic front, Wigan Warriors edged out Wakefield Trinity in a close contest, and St Helens cruised past Catalans St Helens Cruise Past Catalans to set up a semi-final clash with Warrington Wolves, who themselves came from behind to beat Leigh. Meanwhile, Welsh rugby faces internal turbulence as an extraordinary general meeting is scheduled for Monday at the Principality Stadium amid ongoing administrative crises, following the national team's earlier defeat to Scotland Scotland Beat Wales 24-19 in the Women's Six Nations opener.

WNBA: Free Agency Moves and Contract Extensions

WNBA free agency saw major moves as the Los Angeles Sparks aggressively retained talent, agreeing to returns for ten-time All-Star Nneka Ogwumike Ogwumike Returning to Sparks, two-time champion Kelsey Plum on a one-year, $999,999 deal Plum Signing 1-Year Deal, and finalizing a multiyear contract for three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby Hamby Finalizing Deal to Remain. The Chicago Sky countered by signing seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins and versatile forward Azura Stevens Revamped Sky Sign Free Agents, while the Phoenix Mercury secured four-time All-Star Kahleah Copper and two-time champion DeWanna Bonner Mercury Re-Sign Copper, Bonner. In other significant signings, Dallas secured Arike Ogunbowale to a seven-figure, multiyear pact Ogunbowale Gets Multiyear Wings Deal, Kelsey Mitchell finalized a one-year, $1.4 million supermax deal to stay with the Fever Mitchell to Ink Supermax Deal, and New York retained Satou Sabally and Jonquel Jones on multiyear agreements Liberty Signing Sabally, Jones.

UFC & Boxing: Title Changes and Retirements

At UFC 327, Carlos Ulberg stunned Jiri Procházka in the first round to capture the vacant light-heavyweight title Ulberg Stuns Prochazka Despite Knee Injury, achieving the knockout victory despite suffering an apparent knee injury moments earlier Ulberg Blew Out His Knee. Following his title win, questions immediately arose regarding his ability to defend the belt soon Who Should Challenge For Ulberg's Championship. In professional boxing, former two-time super-lightweight world champion Regis Prograis announced his retirement at age 37 Prograis Announces Retirement, just after suffering a points defeat to Conor Benn Benn Cruises to Points Win Over Prograis. Meanwhile, heavyweight Tyson Fury's comeback win over Arslanbek Makhmudov was lauded by David Haye as an "optimal performance" Optimal Performance - Haye & Lewis React, fueling speculation about potential future bouts with Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder For Heavyweight Division.

NASCAR & College Hoops: Gibbs Victory and Transfer Portal Chaos

In NASCAR, 23-year-old Ty Gibbs, grandson of team owner Joe Gibbs, secured his first Cup Series victory Gibbs Family Revels in Ty's First Cup Series Victory after outdueling Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson in an overtime finish at Bristol Motor Speedway. College basketball saw intense activity in the transfer portal, with Illinois successfully landing Stefan Vaaks Transfer Guard Vaaks Chooses Illinois, a surprise freshman out of Providence, and Louisville adding Kansas big-man Flory Bidunga and Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad Louisville Lands Transfers Bidunga, Shelstad. Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic announced he is entering both the NBA draft and the portal Iowa State's Momcilovic Entering Draft, Portal, while Texas A&M bolstered its scoring power by landing Kansas State transfer P.J. Haggerty Texas A&M Lands Star Scorer Haggerty. Furthermore, Michigan coach Dusty May agreed to a new multiyear deal to remain with the Wolverines after a successful season.

Cycling & Rugby League: Paris-Roubaix Thriller & Cup Action

The Paris-Roubaix cycling classic delivered a thrilling conclusion as Wout van Aert beat Tadej Pogacar in a sprint finish to claim the title, although the women's race saw a concerning incident where Lucinda Brand suffered neck pain after a collision with a spectator. In Super League action, the Challenge Cup quarter-finals concluded with Wigan edging Wakefield Wigan Edge Out Wakefield, and St Helens cruising past Catalans St Helens Cruise Past Catalans, setting up semi-final matchups that include Warrington taking on Hull KR Warrington Secure Semi-Final Spot, with Hull KR having previously thumped York Knights thanks to a Tyrone May hat-trick May Hat-Trick Helps Holders Hull KR Thump York.

International Rugby & Cricket Updates

Scotland's women's team began their new era under coach Sione Fukofuka Scotland Begin New Era with a narrow 24-19 victory over Wales in Cardiff Scotland Celebrate Hard-Fought Victory Over Wales, leaving the Welsh facing an uphill task as France awaits them Wales Face Uphill Task After Defeat. Meanwhile, in cricket, Scotland defeated Namibia in World Cup League Two thanks to a Brandon McMullen masterclass, where he scored a century and took three wickets Scotland Beat Namibia Thanks to McMullen Masterclass. In county cricket, Surrey dominated Leicestershire on the opening day, piling up 412-6 as Jamie Smith and Ollie Pope both registered centuries Smith Hits 166 as Surrey Dominate.

Motorsport & Miscellaneous Sports Notes

In World Rally Championship action, Takamoto Katsuta dramatically seized the WRC lead after title rival Thierry Neuville crashed out of Rally Croatia, compounded by an earlier crash from his Toyota teammate Elfyn Evans WRC Leader Evans Crashes. In horse racing, trainer Willie Mullins etched his name further into Aintree history by securing his third consecutive Grand National victory Mullins Etches Name in Aintree Folklore, although the race was marred by the subsequent putting down of Gold Dancer after he suffered a broken back Gold Dancer Put Down After Winning. Track star Gout Gout, an 18-year-old Australian sprinter, clocked a speed faster than Usain Bolt did at the same age while winning at his national championships. Finally, in the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks secured the Southeast Division title with a decisive 124-102 win over the Cavaliers Hawks Secure Play-off Spot, which also saw player James pass a career milestone.