General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: May 15, 2026, 11:56 PM ET

WNBA & College Hoops

A'ja Wilson scored 45 points on 15-of-18 shooting as the Las Vegas Aces rolled to their third consecutive victory with a 101-94 triumph over the Connecticut Sun, extending their dominance in the league. The performance came as Wilson secured her fourth career WNBA MVP award, cementing her legacy alongside teammate Kelsey Plum in what has become a dynasty built on veteran leadership and championship experience. Meanwhile, Charles Woodson Jr. committed to Michigan where his father won the 1997 Heisman Trophy, and top-10 junior Isaiah Hill chose Purdue, marking the highest-ranked recruit in program history since ESPN's recruiting database began in 2007. In conference realignment, James Madison, Old Dominion, and Louisiana headline a revamped Sun Belt that could see significant changes at the top this season.

PGA Championship & Golf

Scottie Scheffler entered the PGA Championship as the clear favorite with his shortest odds ever at +385, while acknowledging the "absurd" hole locations at Aronimink that nearly crossed into unfair territory. Rory McIlroy dealt with a troublesome toe injury that forced him to halt practice rounds early, though he remained confident with a "bigger and wider shoe" modification. Jon Rahm apologized for an "inexcusable" incident where he struck a volunteer with a divot during Thursday's opening round. The tournament features a stacked leaderboard with questions about whether Scottie or Rory holds the edge, and whether Jordan Spieth can complete his career Grand Slam.

Rugby Union & Six Nations

England's Erin King warned that Scotland can "really turn it on when it matters" ahead of their Grand Slam decider in Bordeaux, where defensive concerns threaten the team's record winning streak. Lucy Packer handles nerves while speaking Welsh as she plays a key role in England's pursuit of a fifth straight Six Nations title. Scotland made two changes for their final match with Emily Coubrough and Shona Campbell recalled, while Sam Monaghan earned her first start for Ireland against Scotland. In the United Rugby Championship, Connacht dispatched Edinburgh to reach the playoffs with a bonus-point victory, and Cardiff secured their playoff spot against Stormers, though Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss the Challenge Cup final due to suspension.

Major League Baseball

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal resumed playing catch just two weeks after elbow surgery, sparking optimism that the team's ace could return ahead of schedule. Shohei Ohtani is expected back at designated hitter replacing Mitch Garver in the lineup, providing a significant boost to Los Angeles' offense. Arkansas reinstated its men's and women's tennis programs thanks to a short-term funding boost that athletic director Hunter Yurachek called a "viable path forward." Former Abilene Christian player Myles Smith received a permanent NCAA ban for