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Last updated: May 2, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Cricket & Rugby Union

In the County Championship, Surrey took firm control against Sussex as opener Dom Sibley registered a century on day two of the fixture. Elsewhere in the competition, Yorkshire staged a spirited fightback against Somerset at Taunton before persistent rain interrupted play on the second afternoon. Shifting focus to European rugby, Leinster narrowly survived a late scare from Toulon in Dublin, securing their passage to a fourth Champions Cup final in five seasons after a tense semi-final encounter.

Rugby League & MMA

The Wigan Warriors snapped a five-game losing streak in Super League by defeating the Bradford Bulls, fueled by a decisive hat-trick performance from Noah Hodkinson. Across combat sports, British heavyweight Louie Sutherland asserted a potential shift in the division’s hierarchy following his victory over Tai Tuivasa at UFC Perth, noting the win came on short notice and suggested a "changing of the guard" was underway in his weight class.