General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: May 18, 2026, 5:53 PM ET

Collegiate Sports

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby filed an injunction against the NCAA seeking eligibility for the 2026 season, while college baseball rankings showcase top 25 teams as the sport heads toward postseason play. The debate over playoff expansion continues as Big Ten coaches advocate for a 24-team College Football Playoff, doubling the current field in a move that would fundamentally alter the sport's postseason structure. Meanwhile, James Madison, Old Dominion and newcomer Louisiana headline Sun Belt conference changes as the league prepares for a reshuffled season ahead.

Professional Golf

Aaron Rai captured his first major championship with a 5-under 65 in the final round of the PGA Championship, becoming the first English-born winner since 1919 and eclipsing golf's biggest stars at Aronimink Golf Club. The victory proved a massive long shot, with Draft Kings listing Rai at 290-1 odds before his historic win. Rory McIlroy's final round boiled over with fan confrontations, including a heated exchange after a "U-S-A!" chant and an expletive-laden response to a heckler that distracted him at a crucial moment. Kurt Kitayama tied major championship history with a 7-under 63 in the final round, matching the lowest ever recorded in a major.

Rugby Union

England's Women secured their Grand Slam decider against France in Bordeaux, with statisticians selecting their championship team featuring multiple players from the victorious squad. Ulster prepares for history in the Challenge Cup final against Montpellier, with wing Robert Baloucoune returning ahead of schedule to bolster the squad as they seek to salvage their season. Ireland thrashed Scotland 54-0 in front of a record crowd at Aviva Stadium, finishing their campaign in style, while Wales suffered another Wooden Spoon after Italy condemned them to a ninth consecutive Test defeat. Northampton's record-breaking 94-33 victory over Bristol confirmed their semi-final place in a performance that raised questions about Premiership competitiveness.

Mixed Martial Arts

Conor McGregor's anticipated return announcement underscores his continued status as the UFC's biggest draw despite years away from competition. Most Valuable Promotions successfully launched their MMA venture with MVP MMA, featuring Ronda Rousey's storybook comeback and Francis Ngannou's first-round knockout of Philipe Lins that saw him proclaim himself the "best" heavyweight in the world. The event delivered as planned with Rousey, Gina Carano, Nate Diaz and Ngannou all competing on the inaugural card.

Basketball

Caitlin Clark established a WNBA record for 20-point, 10-assist games, adding to the milestone hours after setting it initially, while Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston missed her first career game due to a lower leg injury. A'ja Wilson set a WNBA record with her fifth career 40-point game, dominating the Sun with 45 points on 15-of-18 shooting in the Aces' 101-94 victory. The Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a 125-94 thrashing of the Detroit Pistons in their series decider, while San Antonio Spurs sealed their Western Conference finals spot behind Stephon Castle's stellar performance. Steve Kerr explained his Warriors return after facing a career crossroads and the pains of his past convincing him he had everything left to play for.

Tennis

Harriet Dart advanced through French Open qualifying with a comeback victory over China's Yue Yuan, while Elina Svitolina claimed her third Italian Open title by defeating Coco Gauff in three sets. The PGA Championship joined the $20 million purse club alongside the Masters and U.S. Open, marking a significant financial milestone for the tournament.

Cricket

Nepal defeated Scotland by six wickets in their Cricket World Cup League 2 meeting, while Yorkshire secured an innings and 127-run victory over Surrey on day four after taking the final five wickets needed.

Motorsports

Fabio di Giannantonio won the Catalonia MotoGP as Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco were hospitalized following high-speed crashes in a dramatic race weekend. Denny Hamlin edged Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR's All-Star Race, which saw multiple crashes collect more than half the 36-car field during the first two segments.

Snooker

Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated Luca Brecel 10-5 to win the Snooker 900 Global Championship final, hitting five centuries in the process after previously booking his place in the final by defeating Kyren Wilson 6-3.

Baseball

Tarik Skubal began playing catch just two weeks after elbow surgery, sparking hope for an earlier-than-expected return for the Detroit Tigers' ace. College baseball rankings highlight week 14 action as teams jockey for postseason positioning.

Soccer

Celtic fans caused serious disorder in Glasgow's east end after their 3-1 victory put paid to Hearts' trophy dreams, with riot police deployed to manage celebrations. Cardiff City provided a special night for Welsh rugby with their 22-16 win against Stormers, offering rare cheer for domestic supporters.

Para Sports

Matt Bush overcame sleepless nights to win European gold in Para-taekwondo two months after his second child's birth, continuing to rise to challenges in his sport. Simon Seungmin Lee won the G4D Open at Celtic Manor, finishing three over par in one of the premier events for golfers with disabilities. Leonie Harm capped an incredible story by winning her maiden Ladies European Tour title despite being given just a 1% chance of survival in her recovery from illness.

Triathlon

Beth Potter finished second in Yokohama for a second consecutive year while Alex Yee came fifth on his return to the men's triathlon, marking strong performances in the World Triathlon Championship Series.

Ice Hockey

Great Britain's opening game at the 2026 World Championship ended in defeat as they were beaten 5-2 by Austria in Group A action.

Athletics

Ireland's Mark English produced a strong finish to take victory in the 800m at Diamond League Shanghai, showcasing middle-distance talent on the international stage.