General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: May 18, 2026, 2:57 AM ET

NBA Playoffs & Coaching Moves

The Cleveland Cavaliers closed out the Pistons in five games, advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals behind Donovan Mitchell’s 32-point clincher. In the West, the Golden State Warriors secured a 3-1 series lead over the Rockets as Steve Kerr’s decision to stay—despite having “nothing left to prove”—was framed by Marcus Thompson as a testament to Kerr’s renewed passion amid personal and professional crossroads. The Warriors’ resilience contrasts with the Los Angeles Sparks’ struggles, where Rickea Jackson exited Sunday’s win with a left knee injury, prompting teammate Natasha Cloud to criticize officials for failing to control the physical game. Meanwhile, Caitlin Clark set a WNBA record for 20-point, 10-assist games before adding another stellar performance, while Aliyah Boston missed her first game with a lower leg injury as the Fever fell to the Storm.

PGA Championship Drama

England’s Aaron Rai claimed his first major at the PGA Championship, shooting a final-round 65 to outlast stars like Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm. His 290-1 pre-tournament odds at Draft Kings made his victory a historic long shot, the biggest in two decades. McIlroy’s frustrating final round boiled over when he exchanged words with a fan after a “U-S-A!” shout. Kurt Kitayama tied the lowest final round in major history with a 63, while Alex Smalley held the 54-hole lead before a crowded leaderboard set up a chaotic final day. The PGA also joined the $20M purse club, matching the Masters and U.S. Open.

Rugby & Football

Ireland thrashed Scotland 54-0 in front of a record Aviva Stadium crowd to finish their Six Nations campaign in dominant fashion. Wales, meanwhile, suffered a ninth straight Test loss after Italy’s win condemned them to the Wooden Spoon, extending their winless run to a record nine matches. In the women’s tournament, Ireland recalled Sam Monaghan for Sunday’s final against Scotland, while Scotland made two changes for their trip to Dublin. Saracens beat Gloucester 30-14 to boost play-off hopes, and Northampton humiliated Bristol 94-33 in a record-breaking Premiership game. Cardiff beat Stormers 22-16 to secure a URC play-off spot, and Ulster head to the Challenge Cup final aiming to salvage their season.

WNBA & Tennis

A’ja Wilson dropped 45 points on 15-of-18 shooting, setting a WNBA record with her fifth 40-point game as the Aces beat the Sun. Caitlin Clark tied her own record earlier in the week before adding another 20-point, 10-assist performance. In tennis, Elina Svitolina won her third Italian Open title, defeating Coco Gauff in three sets, while Jannik Sinner completed the ‘Golden Masters’ by winning the Rome ATP event—the youngest man to claim all nine Masters titles.

NASCAR & Horse Racing

Denny Hamlin edged Chase Briscoe in a crash-marred All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro, where multiple incidents collected over half the 36-car field. In horse racing, Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor to win the Preakness Stakes, rebounding from two fifth-place finishes for his first victory of the year.

Combat Sports & Other Action

Ronda Rousey returned to MMA in a victorious comeback at MVP MMA, headlining an event that also featured Gina Carano and Francis Ngannou, who knocked out Philipe Lins in the first round to claim the “best heavyweight” mantle. In snooker, Ronnie O’Sullivan beat Luca Brecel 10-5 to win the Snooker 900 Global Championship, firing five centuries in the final. Moto GP saw Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco taken to hospital after high-speed crashes at the Catalan Grand Prix, won by Fabio di Giannantonio.

Cycling & Athletics

Jonas Vingegaard won stage nine of the Giro d’Italia to reduce the gap on leader Afonso Eulalio, while earlier he claimed stage seven to complete his set of Grand Tour stage victories. Mark English took victory in the 800m at the Diamond League Shanghai, and Matt Bush won European gold in Para-taekwondo just two months after his second child’s birth.

College & Other Sports

Charles Woodson Jr. committed to Michigan, following his father’s Heisman-winning legacy. A former Abilene Christian basketball player was permanently banned by the NCAA for alleged game-fixing. In softball, Florida State’s Isa Torres became a record-breaker after an injury created the opportunity. The 2026 NLL finals pit Toronto vs. Halifax, while the PLL/WLL heads to Rhode Island for Week. Deane Williams eyes a quadruple after a standout season in the British Basketball League.