General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: April 19, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Professional Wrestling & Combat Sports

The spectacle of WrestleMania 42 concluded with Cody Rhodes successfully defending his Undisputed WWE title against Randy Orton on Night One, an event that also featured multiple new champions being crowned across the card Cody Rhodes retains title. The weekend's action, which followed preview coverage detailing anticipated bouts like Lesnar vs. Femi Friday' meets 'Thursday', saw the wrestling world captivated by the unfolding storylines and title changes Night One results. In boxing, Alycia Baumgardner is positioning herself to become the face of women's boxing, overcoming an early setback and a cleared positive test to reach the brink of leading the sport Baumgardner's journey. Meanwhile, in MMA, former UFC champion Ronda Rousey addressed critics questioning her age, dismissing the concerns ahead of her first MMA bout in a decade Rousey dismisses age criticism, while Jay-Jay Wilson delivered a massive upset by scoring a first-round knockout against Darragh Kelly in Belfast Wilson KO shocks Kelly.

NCAA & College Athletics

The NCAA women's gymnastics championship concluded with Oklahoma securing their fourth title in five years, capped by a near-perfect floor routine from senior Faith Torrez, who also surprisingly claimed the individual all-around title on Thursday, defeating world and Olympic champions in her season debut Torrez stuns by taking NCAA all-around title. This championship run followed the semifinal advancement of Florida, LSU, Oklahoma, and Minnesota on Thursday Four teams advance. On the gridiron front, Nebraska announced a massive $600 million renovation project for Memorial Stadium, scheduled to begin work for the 2028 season Nebraska plans $600M stadium renovation, while an NCAA committee recommended shifting the FBS football season to begin on the Thursday of Week 1 in 2027, extending the schedule over 14 weeks NCAA recommends earlier start. Furthermore, UConn guard Braylon Mullins, currently ranked No. 17 on the NBA draft big board, elected to return for a second season in Storrs to improve his stock Mullins to stay at UConn, contrasting with Arizona QB Noah Fifita, who remains loyal to the Wildcats, being one of only five senior quarterbacks nationally not to transfer Fifita's loyalty.

Rugby Union & League

The Women's Six Nations saw England deliver a "relentless" performance to thrash Scotland at Murrayfield, a landmark occasion for Scottish women's rugby with a record home crowd of roughly 28,000 England thrash Scotland. Wales, however, face a daunting challenge next, traveling to Bristol to meet reigning champions England following a seventh consecutive loss in the tournament Spectre of England looms; France moved into second place on points difference after dispatching Wales 38-7 in Cardiff France cruise past Wales. In club rugby, the Premier League saw leaders Northampton maintain their top spot via a last-gasp try from Fin Smith, defeating Exeter 35-28 Northampton victory, while Bath inflicted a record defeat on the injury-hit Harlequins, winning 43-15 to keep pace with the leaders Bath cruise past Quins. In the United Rugby Championship, Glasgow Warriors remained atop the table despite a bruising eight-try loss to the Lions in Johannesburg Glasgow stay top, while Leinster narrowly held off an Ulster fightback in a thrilling Irish derby Leinster hold off Ulster.

Football & Soccer Developments

The New York Mets' struggles deepened as they dropped their 10th consecutive game Saturday, marking their longest losing streak since 2004, a deficit that historically makes postseason qualification difficult, as only three teams have recovered from such a skid to make the playoffs Mets in free fall; meanwhile, in the Irish Premiership, Larne manager Gary Haveron stated the title race is far from over following a draw with Glentoran Job not done for Larne. On the international stage, the Republic of Ireland secured a vital 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Poland, thanks to a goal from Sheva, positioning them strongly for third place in Group A2 Sheva goal helps Ireland. In the US Men's National Team setup, attention is turning toward an ambitious succession plan needed post-World Cup, questioning whether U.S. Soccer can secure another high-profile manager like Mauricio Pochettino when his tenure ends USMNT needs ambitious plan.

Motorsport, Golf, and Motorsports Safety

Tragedy struck at the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany on Saturday when a driver died following a crash during an endurance sports car race, which was taking place while four-time champion Max Verstappen was also competing Driver dies in German race. Verstappen, who has reportedly been reinvigorated by his participation in the Nürburgring 24 Hours side quest amid a less smooth F1 season Verstappen finding joy, has the support of his peers; George Russell stated he would "understand" if Verstappen chose to leave F1, though the sport "would not want to lose" him Russell would understand. The financial barriers to entry in motorsport remain steep, prompting analysis on whether one must be a millionaire to reach Formula 1 Do you have to be a millionaire, while commentary also explored the high costs associated with climbing the motorsport ladder What makes it real. In golf, Scotland's Robert Mac Intyre confirmed he is unfazed by criticism regarding his conduct at the Masters but acknowledged he is working to manage his emotions better MacIntyre not fazed.

Global Rugby League & Premiership Cricket

Super League saw major shifts at the top of the table, with Leeds Rhinos running riot over Huddersfield Giants, scoring 10 tries—four by Brodie Croft—to claim the summit Leeds run riot, while St Helens also moved to first place after staging a second-half comeback against Hull FC St Helens go top. Wakefield Trinity propelled themselves to second place by thrashing Bradford Bulls, featuring four tries from Tom Johnstone Johnstone stars, and Catalans Dragons ended Warrington's ascent with a Lewis Dodd hat-trick Dodd hat-trick sinks Warrington. Regarding talent movement, the National Rugby League chief executive dismissed concerns that investment into the UK's Super League would drain top-tier talent from Britain NRL chief says talent will not be drained. In cricket, Essex maintained their lead over Warwickshire after two rain-affected days at Edgbaston, despite excellent batting from Sam Hain Essex on top, while the MCC announced it will consider fast-tracking female memberships to rectify a gender imbalance at the club MCC considers fast-tracking women.

Off-Court Moves & Personal News

In the WNBA, three-time All-Star Aliyah Boston agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension with the Indiana Fever, her agent confirmed Boston lands record $6.3M extension, as the Liberty secured their core, with Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu signing multiyear deals Liberty sign Big 3. Meanwhile, questions surrounding No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd’s relationship with teammate Paige Bueckers were quickly shut down by the Dallas Wings organization during a press availability Wings stifle Fudd-Bueckers questions. Off the court, retired sporting icons Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announced their separation after a decade together Bird, Rapinoe announce separation, and Napheesa Collier signed a one-year, $1.4 million supermax deal to return to the Minnesota Lynx Collier back to Lynx.

Other Sports Updates

The English rugby union club owners of Bournemouth are reportedly nearing completion of a takeover of Exeter Chiefs, signaling potential financial shifts in the Premiership Bournemouth owners close to Exeter takeover. In tennis, Arthur Fils and Andrey Rublev advanced to the Barcelona Open final after both players rallied from a set down, while Britain's Cameron Norrie was eliminated in straight sets by Rafael Jodar in the quarterfinals Fils and Rublev to meet. In swimming, double Olympic champion Duncan Scott claimed the men's 200m individual medley title at the Aquatics GB Championships in London Scott powers to medley win, which also saw Paralympic champion William Ellard set a new world record in the S14 100m freestyle GB's Ellard breaks world record. Finally, the horse racing community mourned the loss of Noble Yeats, the 50-1 outsider who won the 2022 Grand National, who passed away following colic Noble Yeats dies.