General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: April 13, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

WNBA & College Hoops Roster Moves

The WNBA offseason activity intensified with major signings and a highly anticipated draft projection, as the final mock draft placed Azzi Fudd back at the No. 1 selection. In free agency moves, four-time All-Star Kahleah Copper and two-time champion DeWanna Bonner agreed to remain in Phoenix, while the Los Angeles Sparks acquired Ariel Atkins via trade, sending the No. 4 overall pick in the upcoming draft to Chicago. Adding to the star movement, ten-time All-Star Nneka Ogwumike also signaled her intent to rejoin the Sparks, while Kelsey Plum finalized a one-year, $999,999 contract to stay in Los Angeles. On the college front, transfers continued reshaping rosters as Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic entered both the NBA draft and the portal, and Louisville successfully landed commitments from former Kansas big-man Flory Bidunga and ex-Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad.

The WNBA talent pool remains deep, with UCLA positioning itself for a historic showing as all six of their seniors, who accounted for all their Final Four scoring, are projected to be drafted, while the Chicago Sky revamped their roster by signing seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins and Azura Stevens. In other team news, the Las Vegas Aces retained star Chelsea Gray on a three-year, $3 million fully guaranteed deal, and the Indiana Fever secured a one-year, $1.4M supermax deal for three-time All-Star Kelsey Mitchell. Meanwhile, the expansion Tempo added guards Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes both on two-year maximum contracts, and Gabby Williams signed a multiyear commitment with the Valkyries.

NBA & College Basketball Transfers

The professional basketball landscape saw the Western Conference playoff brackets finalized after the Denver Nuggets secured the third seed by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 128-118, fueled by Nikola Jokic's 23 first-half points, as the Eastern Conference races also concluded. In college basketball, high-profile transfers kept flowing as former Providence freshman Stefan Vaaks committed to Illinois, and Texas A&M landed prolific scorer P.J. Haggerty from Kansas State. Furthermore, Colorado freshman Isaiah Johnson, averaging 16.9 points, transferred to the Texas Longhorns, while UConn's rotation player Eric Reibe, part of their Final Four run, entered the transfer portal. Auburn star Tahaad Pettiford confirmed his return to the Tigers for his junior season, and former Michigan/Cal guard Justin Pippen is transferring to Ohio State.

UFC & Boxing Updates

The recent UFC 327 event generated significant discussion, with nearly every bout exceeding performance expectations, though the main event carried drama as Carlos Ulberg shocked Jiri Prochazka in the first round to claim the vacant light-heavyweight title. Ulberg reportedly suffered a knee injury moments before knocking out Prochazka, leading to questions about his immediate title defense against potential challengers. Post-event takeaways confirmed Ulberg blew out his knee, while Prochazka was criticized for showing Prochazka too much mercy. In boxing, two-time super-lightweight world champion Regis Prograis announced his retirement at age 37 following his points loss to Conor Benn, who continued his march toward a title shot. Meanwhile, Derek Chisora is reportedly pushing for a rematch with Deontay Wilder despite previously stating he would retire after their last bout.

Golf & Tennis Developments

Rory McIlroy successfully defended his Masters title, holding off Scottie Scheffler by a single shot to claim back-to-back green jackets, though McIlroy still has ground to cover to climb the all-time major victories list. McIlroy maintained his lead after the third round, tied with Cameron Young, while Scheffler fired a career-best 7-under 65 on Saturday to re-enter the hunt. Off-course drama included Sergio García breaking his driver after an outburst on the second tee, resulting in a code-of-conduct warning, and Robert Mac Intyre potentially facing disciplinary action for flipping off a green after a quadruple bogey, though he also provided a memorable moment with a gnome picture. In tournament action, China's Li Haotong overcame illness to move into contention Friday, and Shane Lowry recorded his second career hole-in-one at the event.

NASCAR & Track Speed Records

In NASCAR action at Bristol Motor Speedway, 23-year-old Ty Gibbs, grandson of Joe Gibbs, secured his first career Cup Series victory in overtime, outdueling Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson. On the track speed front, 18-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout ran faster than Usain Bolt did at the same age while winning his national championship.

Rugby Union & League News

The Welsh rugby union body faces further internal trouble as it stages another extraordinary general meeting (EGM) at the Principality Stadium on Monday evening, following a Women's Six Nations opening defeat where Scotland secured a 24-19 victory over Wales in Cardiff. New Scotland coach Sione Fukofuka, who is half-Tongan/half-Kiwi, will look to build on that win as Wales also prepares to "show up" in their upcoming Women's World Cup qualifiers against Albania. In the men's game, European competition saw holders Bordeaux defeat Toulouse to set up a semi-final clash with Bath, while Ulster advanced with a decisive 41-24 win over La Rochelle, and Dragons reached their first European Challenge Cup semi-final in a decade by beating Zebre 35-32. A Championship rugby league fixture between Goole Vikings and Whitehaven faced an 80-minute delay after a replica grenade was discovered at the ground, while in the Challenge Cup, Wigan Warriors edged Wakefield Trinity, and St Helens cruised past Catalans Dragons to book a semi-final berth.

Cycling & Motorsport Volatility

The Paris-Roubaix cycling classic proved its reputation as one of the most volatile events, as Wout van Aert won the sprint finish against Tadej Pogacar, denying the four-time Tour de France champion a victory in the "Hell of the North". The women's edition was marred by an incident where Lucinda Brand collided with a spectator and suffered neck pain, though the race was ultimately won by Germany's Franziska Koch. In World Rally Championship action, Toyota's Takamoto Katsuta claimed the lead of the WRC after a dramatic crash involving Thierry Neuville handed Katsuta victory at Rally Croatia.

Horse Racing & Cricket Results

The Grand National at Aintree saw I Am Maximus become the first horse in 49 years to regain the title, while trainer Willie Mullins celebrated his third consecutive victory in the race, equaling a record set by Vincent O'Brien. Tragically, Gold Dancer had to be put down after suffering a broken back during a race on the second day of the meeting. In County Championship cricket, Notts took a commanding 450-run lead over Glamorgan thanks to a Joe Clarke century of 136 runs, and Surrey piled up 412-6, with Jamie Smith and Ollie Pope both hitting hundreds. The IPL saw 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smash a fifty in just 15 balls as Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets.

General Sports Administration & Issues

Concerns over the integrity of competition emerged as a U.S. Senator contacted major leagues regarding expanding prediction markets. Meanwhile, in Colorado, Coach Deion Sanders, 58, appeared hands-on at the Buffaloes' spring game, assuring reporters that his health was "good" following a difficult 3-9 season. Finally, in the NFL, attention remains focused on the upcoming draft, with experts debating if Jacob Rodriguez could sneak into the first round at the Jets' No. 2 pick, drawing comparisons to Keyshawn Johnson's historic 1996 selection.