General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: May 13, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NBA & College Basketball Postseason Action

The NBA Draft Lottery concluded with the Washington Wizards securing the coveted No. 1 pick for the 2026 draft, while playoff action saw the Spurs take a 3-2 series lead in their Western Conference matchup, providing crucial takeaways heading into the next elimination game against the Wolves. In the other conference bracket, the Oklahoma City Thunder moved to the brink of advancing to the Western Conference Finals following a dominant victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, prompting Lakers legend LeBron James to express uncertainty regarding his future after the team's elimination. Meanwhile, the NCAA women's basketball rivalry reignited as UConn and South Carolina are set to meet on November 24th in a neutral-site contest, marking the first matchup since the sideline altercation between coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley last month.

UFC & Combat Sports Rankings

The UFC 328 card featured seven finishes, though only one bout earned an A grade in fight reviews, following Sean Strickland's upset victory over the previously unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev via a razor-close split decision to claim the middleweight title in Newark, New Jersey. Post-fight, Chimaev's team stated he is "obsessed" with an immediate rematch against Strickland, indicating it is the only fight he will accept currently, while Strickland's next opponent remains a topic of discussion amid the fallout from UFC 328. In boxing updates, Daniel Dubois retained his heavyweight ranking despite winning the title elsewhere, while David Morrell was removed from the 175-pound rankings, and in a separate development, British bantamweight Francesca Hennessy is scheduled to fight Aurora De Persio live on BBC programming.

Football (Soccer) & Club Updates

Arsenal moved within touching distance of their first Premier League title in two decades after a narrow 1-0 victory over West Ham, aided by a Trossard goal and a VAR escape on Sunday. In the United Rugby Championship, Glasgow Warriors are exploring options to host the URC final in Belfast's Affidea Stadium should they advance, as local venue availability is constrained, while Harlequins delivered a 76-17 humiliation of Newcastle Red Bulls in a contest between the bottom two teams in the Premiership. Rugby legend Brian Moore announced his retirement from broadcast commentary after calling the Women's Six Nations decider, concluding a 26-year career behind the microphone.

Golf Majors & Player Status

As the 2026 PGA Championship approaches, storylines center on whether Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy will emerge as the favorite, while Jordan Spieth seeks to complete the career Grand Slam. McIlroy, despite ripping off a troublesome toenail, was forced to halt a practice round due to soreness, even as fellow contender Matt Fitzpatrick is positioned favorably, with his recent form placing him among those capable of ending England's 107-year drought. Meanwhile, Jon Rahm distanced himself from the business side of the game, stating it is the job of LIV chiefs to fix the breakaway circuit, shifting his focus squarely onto this week's major championship.

College Football & Player Safety

Missouri star running back Ahmad Hardy, who finished near the top of FBS rushing charts, has been released from the hospital after being shot early Sunday morning, with sources indicating he maintains a goal of returning to play. The coaching carousel also saw movement, as Texas coach Steve Sarkisian criticized Ole Miss academics following Lane Kiffin's recent controversial remarks, drawing further commentary from Florida coach Jon Sumrall on the matter. In recruiting news, R.J. Day, the son of Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day, made his commitment to Northwestern for the Class of 2027, choosing the Wildcats over other programs as QB Day selects a new school.

Cricket International Squads & Honors

Australia confirmed that captain Sophie Molineux is fit to lead the squad into the T20 World Cup, joining several other key inclusions across international teams. South Africa received a boost as fast bowler Shabnim Ismail reversed her international retirement to feature in the Proteas squad, while former England spinner Kirsty Gordon will make her first appearance for Scotland in nearly nine years after being named in their roster. England, however, awaits clarity on bowler Issy Wong, who will undergo a hamstring scan before a final fitness decision is made ahead of the tournament.

Other Sports Updates: Tennis, Darts, & Personal News

Iga Swiatek demonstrated dominant form at the Italian Open, dropping only one game en route to setting up a fourth-round clash with Naomi Osaka, though Coco Gauff also avoided an early exit in Rome by fighting back from a set down again. In darts, Northern Ireland's Josh Rock claimed his first European Tour title in nearly two years, defeating Kevin Doets 8-6 in the final of the Austrian Darts Open. Off the field, former USWNT star Alex Morgan announced her pregnancy with her third child on Mother's Day, while in golf, South African upstart Yurav Premlall capped an extraordinary performance by winning the Catalunya Championship by 14 shots, finishing just one stroke shy of matching Tiger Woods' European Tour record margin of victory.

Rugby & Cycling Retirements

In women's rugby, the Welsh Rugby Union lodged interest to enter a team into the expanded Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) competition, a move supported by Ireland's Sam Monaghan who believes an Irish PWR club would benefit the national setup immensely for team growth. Separately, Saracens' teenage talent Noah Caluori expressed confidence in his preparedness for an England summer Test debut following a breakthrough season. Cycling saw a major retirement as three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald ended her professional career, having discovered a passion for nursing which she is now pursuing full-time.