General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: May 22, 2026, 8:58 PM ET

NBA & WNBA Victor Wembanyama defies expectations as the Spurs’ 19‑year‑old continues to dominate despite limited playoff experience, while the Knicks generate an 18‑point surge to beat the Cavaliers 109‑93 and take a 2‑0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. In the West, Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander scores 30 to level the Thunder‑Spurs series at 1‑1, and the Thunder’s roster moves highlight Hartenstein and Caruso’s roles as they aim to sustain a championship‑contending core. Over in the women’s league, the Chicago Sky climb into the top five after a hot start from rookie Azura Stevens, who is set for her debut against the Lynx following a five‑game knee injury layoff this Saturday.

Golf Si Woo Kim missed a sub‑60 round at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson after a bogey on the final hole cost him a historic, underscoring the difficulty of breaking the 60‑stroke barrier on the PGA Tour. Meanwhile, betting analysts outlined CJ Cup strategies highlighting Scottie Scheffler’s form and the value of wagering on emerging contenders.

NASCAR & Motorsports NASCAR mourned the loss of two‑time champion Kyle Busch, who died at 41 following a severe illness that had already forced him out of the Coca‑Cola 600 hospitalization. Prior to his death, CEO Steve O’Donnell praised Busch’s rebellious legacy, and the sport reflected on his impact during a tribute broadcast. In Formula, George Russell aimed to erase a turbulent start as he took pole ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli in Canadian practice quickest lap, while Max Verstappen hinted at a return to normal racing under next year’s engine rule changes.

Ice Hockey Great Britain’s quest at the World Championships continued with a 4‑0 loss to Finland despite Mat Robson’s stellar goaltending and a subsequent 4‑1 defeat by Switzerland highlighting the gap to the hosts. In domestic competition, the Leeds Leopards thrashed Huddersfield 38‑10 to reclaim the Super League summit, and the Leigh Leopards recorded a hat‑trick from Josh Charnley as they edged Hull FC.

Rugby Union & Rugby League Ulster’s Challenge Cup final hopes were jeopardized after a 59‑26 loss to Montpellier in Bilbao, yet coach Richie Murphy insisted the side must fight with everything and welcomed the return of fit‑again winger Robert Baloucoune to the lineup Fit‑again Baloucoune starts. In the European Champions Cup, Leinster prepared for a serious challenge against Bordeaux, the French club that rose from bankruptcy to the final.

Cricket England’s Jacob Bethell faces a finger assessment just weeks before the first Test against New Zealand, while England bowler Stuart Broad expressed surprise at Ollie Robinson’s recall for the same series. In the Women’s game, England’s Alice Capsey hit an unbeaten 74 as New Zealand fell by seven wickets, and Meg Jones and Aoife Wafer made the Six Nations shortlist ahead of the tournament.

Boxing & Combat Sports Floyd Mayweather filed a $175 million lawsuit alleging fraud by a former associate, while former Bellator chief Scott Coker announced a new MMA league targeting a global audience. In heavyweight boxing, Oleksandr Usyk remains unbeaten as he prepares to defend his titles against 25‑pound‑lighter Rico Verhoeven who is “not a normal man” in Egypt.

Soccer & Football The Ole Miss football program opened to an NCAA probe after allegations of tampering, and the University of Georgia men’s basketball team received a $10 million donation from a DFS founder. In the Women’s game, Zoe Stratford and Tatyana Heard will leave Gloucester Hartpury at season’s end, while England’s Meg Jones targets player‑of‑the‑year honors.

Baseball & MLB Gerrit Cole made his first start since 2024 for the Astros, who now face three possible rebuild paths outlined by analysts. Fantasy managers received lineup advice for Saturday and a trade‑season outlook emphasizing Tarik Skubal’s uncertain status and unexpected market movers.

Tennis At Roland Garros, the French Open kept prize money unchanged despite player protests, prompting top stars including Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner to shorten press conferences. British hopeful Toby Samuel stood one win away from a Grand Slam main draw after navigating qualifying, while Felix Gill fell in the final qualifying round.

Other Highlights The Tour Down Under announced a joint men’s and women’s event, and the Indy 500 prepared for a viral “Wienie 500” side show. In college sports, the Kentucky‑Gonzaga basketball series was discontinued, and the University of Texas A&M climbed in recruiting rankings. Finally, the United States announced a new gymnastics world championship host city selecting Liverpool for 2030.