General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: April 14, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Combat Sports & Boxing

The heavyweight boxing scene experienced significant activity over the weekend, headlined by Tyson Fury’s comeback victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday, which garnered viewership exceeding five million in the UK, marking it as one of the most-watched fights of the past decade Fury comeback on Netflix. Former champions and analysts quickly debated the division’s future, with David Haye praising Fury’s performance as "optimal" Haye & Lewis react, while observers questioned who the "Gypsy King" should face next, given the returns of Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder for heavyweight division. In other boxing news, Regis Prograis formally announced his retirement at age 37 following his points loss to Conor Benn Prograis announces retirement, who himself cruised to points win and continues his ascent toward a world title shot.

The UFC also delivered major action at UFC 327 in Miami, where Carlos Ulberg secured the vacant light-heavyweight title by knocking out Jiří Procházka in the first round Ulberg stuns Prochazka, despite suffering what appeared to be a significant knee injury during the bout Ulberg blew out his knee. The overall card was highly praised, with nearly every fight exceeding expectations, and President Donald Trump’s presence even spurred an addition to the card, as he reportedly requested Derrick Lewis be added to fight Josh Hokit at the White House event Urged by Trump, UFC adds Lewis-Hokit. Meanwhile, in a separate traffic matter, boxer Terence Crawford was found guilty of careless driving and ordered to pay a $75 fine stemming from an incident last year.

Basketball: WNBA & NBA Postseason

The WNBA offseason continued to see major team reshaping following the 2026 draft, where UCLA set a record by producing five first-round picks and six overall UCLA's 5 1st-round picks. Azzi Fudd went as the No. 1 selection to Dallas, securing a $500,000 payday and reuniting with former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers Fudd goes No. 1, though one team’s draft haul was deemed a D grade by analysts Breaking down every WNBA team's draft. Free agency saw significant movement in Los Angeles, with Kelsey Plum finalizing a one-year, $999,999 deal to stay with the Sparks Sparks re-signing Plum, while the team also acquired two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins from the Sky in a trade for the 2024 No. 4 pick, Rickea Jackson Sparks acquire All-Star Atkins, and three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby is also finalizing a multiyear extension Sources: Hamby finalizing deal. In Phoenix, four-time All-Star Kahleah Copper and two-time champion DeWanna Bonner re-signed with the Mercury Mercury re-sign 4-time All-Star Copper.

In the NBA, the playoff picture solidified as the Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 128-118, with Nikola Jokic scoring 23 points in the first half to help Denver secure third seed in the Western Conference, setting the stage for the postseason brackets NBA playoff brackets are set. Experts are already predicting outcomes, with some forecasts suggesting a surprise champion might emerge from the brackets Predicting the entire NBA postseason; meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets are fighting to end the league’s longest current playoff drought, needing two wins in the play-in tournament against the Miami Heat Buzz is back inside the Hornets'. Off the court, the remarkable career of 74-year-old Scottish physiotherapist Alex McKechnie, known for saving basketball careers, was charted The Briton who remains in demand.

College Sports & Transfers

College football saw significant movement in the updated Top 25 rankings as spring practices settled rosters, revealing a new No. 1 contender for the 2026 season. On the gridiron, Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, a 2025 five-star recruit, provided a "video game" spark to the Crimson Tide offense during the spring game Russell delivers 'video game' vibe, while new Florida coach Jon Sumrall implored his team to improve conditioning, stating it was time to "wake this beast up" Gators' Sumrall promises. In recruiting news, five-star guard Dylan Mingo decommitted from North Carolina, making him the top available guard in the senior class Five-star guard Mingo decommits, and 2027 quarterback Kamden Lopati, ranked the No. 2 passer in his cycle, also announced his decommitment from Illinois Sources: '27 QB Lopati decommits. The transfer portal was busy, with guard Stefan Vaaks moving from Providence to Illinois Transfer guard Vaaks chooses Illinois, and Louisville landing two key transfers in big-man Flory Bidunga and guard Jackson Shelstad Louisville landing transfers.

Golf, Tennis & Motorsports

Rory McIlroy successfully defended his title at the Masters, holding off Scottie Scheffler by a single stroke to capture his second consecutive green jacket following a tense final round McIlroy holds off Scheffler by 1 shot. McIlroy had to overcome a Saturday performance where his lead vanished after a difficult round, but he managed to secure the victory How Rory McIlroy won back-to-back Masters, while Scheffler had previously posted a career-low 65 in the third round to climb back into contention Scheffler fires Masters career-low 65. The tournament also featured moments of frustration, including Sergio García breaking his driver on the second tee box after an outburst, resulting in a code-of-conduct warning Frustrated Garcia breaks driver, though García later paired amicably with Jon Rahm in the final round Garcia-Rahm pairing produces hijinks. Shane Lowry made history by recording his second career hole-in-one at Augusta Lowry gets 2nd career Masters ace.

In tennis, former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct after he smashed his racket seven times during a loss at the Monte Carlo Masters, resulting in a $7,000 fine ATP hits Medvedev in wallet. In Formula 1 news, the driver market remains centered around Max Verstappen, who is considered the "keystone" in ongoing contract negotiations across the grid Why Verstappen is 'keystone'. Meanwhile, Takamoto Katsuta took the lead in the World Rally Championship standings after a dramatic victory at Rally Croatia, which was handed to him following a crash by Thierry Neuville Drama as Katsuta wins.

Rugby & Cycling

European rugby saw intense action, with reigning champions Bordeaux managing to beat Toulouse to set up a Champions Cup semi-final clash against English Premiership holders Bath. In the other bracket, Leinster secured a home semi-final by comfortably defeating Sale Sharks, earning a date with Toulon Leinster book home semi-final. In the Welsh game, the governing body faced ongoing turmoil as chief executive Abi Tierney denied reports that departing chairman Richard Collier-Keywood was forced out by the board Collier-Keywood not forced out, amidst an extraordinary general meeting staged to address ongoing issues What is at stake at Welsh rugby's latest EGM?. In Rugby League, Wigan Warriors edged Wakefield Trinity in a Challenge Cup thriller Wigan edge out Wakefield, setting up a semi-final against Warrington Wolves, who also secured their spot after defeating Leigh Leopards Warrington secure semi-final spot, while Hull KR advanced by thrashing York Knights, with Tyrone May scoring a hat-trick May hat-trick helps holders Hull KR.

Cycling saw a tragic update, as Spanish rider Jaume Guardeno remains in a critical condition following a collision with a vehicle last month. The volatile Paris-Roubaix race provided its usual drama, with Franziska Koch winning the women’s event where Lucinda Brand collided with a spectator Brand suffers neck pain, while Tadej Pogacar continued his quest to conquer the "Hell of the North," a race he has yet to win Another Sunday In Hell.

Track & Field, Cricket, & Other Sports

In athletics, 18-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout clocked a time faster than Usain Bolt at the same age in his national championships. British stars Dina Asher-Smith and Julien Alfred are slated to compete in the sprint events at this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Asher-Smith & Alfred set for Glasgow, contrasting with the retirement of Scottish 200m record holder Beth Dobbin due to a "life-changing health issue" Olympian Dobbin retires. Meanwhile, World Champion Peres Jepchirchir was forced to withdraw from the London Marathon due to an unspecified stress fracture.

English cricket faced harsh criticism, with the editor of the Wisden Almanack branding the recent Ashes tour performance as "feckless, reckless and legless" England 'feckless, reckless and legless'; however, the Lancashire side achieved a dramatic win powered by James Anderson’s spell of 4-18 against Derbyshire Anderson inspires Lancashire to dramatic win. In the Women’s Six Nations, England defeated Ireland in front of a record crowd of 77,120, which Ellie Kildunne suggested is becoming "the norm" England far from perfect, following Scotland’s opening-round victory over Wales Scotland beat Wales. Former England batter James Taylor reflected on his forced early retirement ten years ago, stating he "should have died" from his heart condition I should have died.

Wrestling, Health & Miscellaneous

WWE fans are to the 2026 Hall of Fame class, which will feature inductees including Stephanie McMahon and AJ Styles AJ Styles and Stephanie McMahon lead 2026 WWE HOF class, while the final episode of "Raw" provided analysis ahead of Wrestle Mania 42 in Las Vegas WWE 'Raw': Match results and analysis. In health news, ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale announced he is beginning immunotherapy treatments after being diagnosed with melanoma in his lung and liver cavity Vitale to 'keep fighting'. In horse racing, Willie Mullins etched his name into Aintree lore by securing his third consecutive Grand National victory with I Am