General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: April 19, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Wrestling & Combat Sports

The weekend featured the conclusion of WrestleMania 42, which saw Cody Rhodes retain the Undisputed WWE title on Night One after defeating Orton in Las Vegas, an event that also crowned multiple new champions across the card. Spectators were brought up to speed on all storylines ahead of the main event via a comprehensive guide, particularly anticipating the showdown between Lesnar and Femi, while a replay of Saturday's action was made available. Elsewhere in combat sports, British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker delivered a stunning first-round knockout against Argentina's Braian Suarez in Liverpool, while Jay-Jay Wilson shocked the Belfast crowd by securing his first professional victory via a devastating first-round KO over Darragh Kelly.

Rugby Union & League

The European rugby scene saw mixed fortunes for top clubs, with Saracens annihilating Sale Sharks in the Premiership by scoring 13 tries, including five from winger Noah Caluori. In contrast, Premiership leaders Northampton required a last-gasp try from Fin Smith with just five seconds remaining to secure a 35-28 victory over Exeter. In the United Rugby Championship, Glasgow Warriors suffered a bruising eight-try defeat by the Lions in Johannesburg but managed to hold onto their position atop the table, while Leinster survived a fierce second-half comeback from Ulster to claim a vital win in Belfast. Meanwhile, the debate over talent drainage in rugby league continued as the NRL chief executive stated that concerns about draining Super League talent were "completely unfounded" following investment from Australia.

In the Women’s Six Nations, England produced a "relentless" display to thrash Scotland at Murrayfield, marking an emotional occasion for the Scots in front of a record crowd of approximately 28,000 at their home ground. Ireland’s Beibhinn Parsons, playing in her Galway homecoming, celebrated with a hat-trick against Italy, an achievement she called a "dream come true", while Wales next face the daunting prospect of reigning champions England in Bristol following their seventh consecutive loss.

Golf & Individual Sports

Professional golfer Max Homa experienced a moment of on-course frustration at the RBC Heritage on Sunday, throwing his club despite having recently criticized other players for similar outbursts that cast a poor light on the sport. In tennis, rising star Arthur Fils continued his excellent run of form since returning from injury by capturing the clay-court title in Barcelona, defeating Andrey Rublev in the final after both players came back from a set down. However, Britain's Cameron Norrie saw his tournament end with a straight-sets quarter-final loss against Rafael Jodar. In the snooker world, China's reigning world champion Zhao Xintong defeated Liam Highfield on an emotional opening day at the Crucible, while veteran Mark Williams suggested he might cause traffic disruptions on the M4 motorway if he manages to surpass Ronnie O'Sullivan as the oldest ever world champion.

Basketball & WNBA

WNBA star Aliyah Boston, a three-time All-Star, has secured a sizable commitment from the Indiana Fever, agreeing to a four-year, $6.3 million extension, while the New York Liberty announced that key players Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu have all signed multiyear deals to remain with the franchise. In college basketball news, UConn's Braylon Mullins, ranked 17th on ESPN's NBA draft big board, announced he will return to Storrs for another season, hoping to improve his draft stock. Meanwhile, the Dallas Wings organization chose to shut down media inquiries regarding the relationship status between their No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd and teammate Paige Bueckers.

Motor Sports & Athletics

Tragedy struck German motorsport this past weekend when a driver died following a crash during an endurance sports car race at the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit, an event where Max Verstappen was also scheduled to compete. Regarding F1 futures, George Russell expressed that while the sport "would not want to lose" four-time champion Verstappen, he would understand any decision for him to leave the grid. On the track, Great Britain achieved success at the Track World Cup in Hong Kong, securing nine medals in total, including two golds for Olympic silver medallist Matt Richardson. In the pool, Paralympic champion William Ellard set a new world record in the S14 100m freestyle, while Duncan Scott claimed the men's 200m individual medley title at the Aquatics GB Championships.

NCAA & Collegiate Sports

The Oklahoma Sooners women's gymnastics program cemented its dominance by securing their fourth national title in five years, with senior Faith Torrez delivering a near-perfect floor routine as the final competitor of the championship rotation, after she had earlier stunned the field by winning the NCAA all-around title in her season debut. The four teams that advanced to the final from the semifinals included Florida, LSU, Minnesota, and Oklahoma. In football recruiting news, Nebraska announced plans for a substantial overhaul of Memorial Stadium, targeting a $600 million renovation to be ready for the 2028 season, while an NCAA committee recommended that the FBS schedule should begin earlier, utilizing the Thursday of Week 1 starting in 2027.

Soccer & Other Results

The Republic of Ireland secured a vital 1-0 victory over Poland, a result that significantly aids their campaign to claim third place in Group A2 of their World Cup qualifying path, while Sophie Ingle prepares for another professional milestone as Wales travel to Albania. In the NFL offseason, the Rams released a unique teaser for the upcoming draft, a short film inspired by the 1995 comedy "Friday," featuring the sons of Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. On the links, Somerset's wicketkeeper James Rew received high praise from his county head coach, who stated Rew can absolutely open the batting for the England national side.