General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

WNBA Roster Shuffling & Draft

The WNBA offseason continued with major personnel moves as the league welcomed its newest professional talent. Azzi Fudd was selected No. 1 by the Dallas Wings, securing a rookie contract worth $500,000, after Minnesota used the second pick on TCU's Olivia Miles in the draft held in New York City. The free agency period saw significant movement among established stars; the Phoenix Mercury successfully re-signed four-time All-Star Kahleah Copper and two-time champion DeWanna Bonner, while the Minnesota Lynx confirmed the return of two-year deals for both Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride to remain in the Twin Cities. Furthermore, the Chicago Sky made a splash by securing seven-time All-Star Skylar Diggins and versatile forward Azura Stevens, contrasting with the Los Angeles Sparks, who are finalizing a multiyear contract for three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby to remain in Los Angeles alongside Kelsey Plum, who is reportedly signing a one-year, $999,999 deal to return to L.A..

College Basketball Transfers & Recruiting

College basketball saw considerable upheaval in the transfer portal and recruiting circuits over the last few days. North Carolina, under new coach Michael Malone, landed its first major addition with the commitment of transfer guard Neoklis Avdalas from Virginia Tech. However, the Tar Heels simultaneously dealt a blow as five-star guard Dylan Mingo announced his decommitment from Chapel Hill, instantly becoming the premier uncommitted guard in the 2024 class. Illinois managed to secure a commitment from Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks after freshman Isaiah Johnson, who averaged 16.9 points and 3.0 assists, decided to transfer from Colorado to Texas to join the Longhorns. Elsewhere, Louisville added significant frontcourt and backcourt depth by receiving commitments from Kansas big-man Flory Bidunga and Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad, while Texas A&M bolstered its scoring, landing Kansas State transfer P.J. Haggerty as one of the portal's most prolific scorers.

Football & Spring Game Updates

College football saw updates from major programs as coaches emphasized rebuilding efforts following down seasons. At Colorado, Coach Deion Sanders reassured observers of his health while overseeing the Buffaloes' spring game after the team finished 3-9 last year, stating emphatically, "I'm good, I'm good," to reporters. Meanwhile, new Florida coach Jon Sumrall issued a challenge to his roster, particularly the offensive line, demanding they fortify their strength and "wake this beast up". In the 2025 class, Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, who redshirted last season, reportedly provided a "video game" dynamic to the Crimson Tide offense during the spring contest. On the recruiting front, 2027 four-star passer Kamden Lopati, ranked as ESPN's No. 2 quarterback in his cycle, has decommitted from Illinois, according to sources.

MMA & Boxing Updates

The UFC saw a stunning upset at UFC 327 where Carlos Ulberg shocked Jiri Prochazka in the first round to capture the vacant light-heavyweight title in Miami, despite suffering an apparent knee injury moments before the finish with a decisive left hook. Following the bout, it was revealed that Ulberg blew out his knee during the contest preventing an immediate defense of his new championship. In boxing, Regis Prograis confirmed his retirement from the sport at age 37, a day after Conor Benn secured a points victory over him. Despite stating he would retire after a loss to Deontay Wilder, Derek Chisora is already pushing for an immediate rematch, expressing dissatisfaction with the recent scoring.

Golf & Major Championship Odds

Scottie Scheffler demonstrated mastery at the Masters by firing a career-low, 7-under 65 during the third round, which climbed him back into contention entering Sunday's final round at Augusta National. McIlroy ultimately prevailed, holding off Scheffler by a single shot to secure his second consecutive green jacket, a feat that places him high on the all-time major list as he aims to keep climbing. The market is already setting odds for future events; Scheffler is listed as 4-1 or shorter to claim each of the next four major championships, including the 2026 PGA Championship and U.S. Open with Rory McIlroy listed next in line.

Broadcasting & Health News

ESPN Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale announced a difficult personal health update, revealing he has been diagnosed with melanoma in his lung and liver cavity and is scheduled to begin immunotherapy treatment soon.

NASCAR & Player Milestones

Ty Gibbs, the 23-year-old grandson of team owner Joe Gibbs, earned his first career Cup Series victory on Sunday, outdueling Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson in an overtime finish at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks clinched the Southeast Division title securing an NBA play-off spot with a 124-102 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, a night where player James passed a significant career milestone during the win.

Rugby Union & League Turbulence

Welsh rugby faces continued internal strife as the WRU chief executive Abi Tierney warned that further delays to controversial professional game proposals mean Wales risks falling further behind rivals. This institutional uncertainty comes as the Welsh side began the Women's Six Nations campaign suffering an opening round defeat to Scotland, though the senior men's team later saw Scotland celebrate a hard-fought 24-19 victory in Cardiff. In European club rugby, the Dragons advanced to a European Challenge Cup semi-final for the first time in a decade after edging out Zebre 35-32, setting up a clash with Montpellier, who simultaneously ended Connacht's winning streak.

Cricket & Track Achievements

In English county cricket, James Anderson delivered a stellar performance, taking 4-18 to dismiss Derbyshire for just 108, leading Lancashire to a 29-run victory at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Australian sprinter Gout Gout clocked a time faster than Usain Bolt did at the same age, achieving the feat at 18 during his national championships.

Tennis & Cycling Injuries

The professional tennis circuit experienced further injury setbacks as Britain's Jack Draper was forced to retire in the third set of his Barcelona Open first-round match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry due to a knee injury. In cycling, the brutal Paris-Roubaix race, known as the "Hell of the North," proved challenging once again, with Wout van Aert out-sprinting Tadej Pogacar in a thrilling finish to claim the title, though Lucinda Brand suffered a collision with a spectator resulting in neck pain.

Cricket Ashes Critique

Following England's tour of Australia, the prestigious Wisden Almanack editor delivered a scathing assessment, describing the team's performance as "feckless, reckless and legless" during their dismal Ashes campaign.