General Sports 3 Hours

Last updated: May 12, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Motorsports & MMA

As anticipation builds for the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race, questions regarding four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen’s participation arise, contrasting sharply with his typical two-hour Grand Prix schedule. Meanwhile, in the fight world, sources close to Khamzat Chimaev indicate the welterweight contender is intensely focused on securing an immediate title rematch against Sean Strickland, stating it is "the only fight he will accept right now." This singular focus contrasts with the ongoing legal developments concerning Tiger Woods, where a Florida state judge has now granted prosecutors access to his prescription drug records following his recent DUI arrest.

Golf & Track

Rory McIlroy appears significantly more settled ahead of the US PGA Championship compared to last year, with one observer noting he seemed relaxed enough to rip off a toenail during preparation, a far cry from his previous media avoidance. This relative calm comes as McIlroy later admitted being mistaken last year when he strongly advocated for the PGA Tour to merge with the Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund (PIF). In devastating news from the track world, Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese passed away at age 36 after becoming ill suddenly during a routine training session.

Cycling & College Sports

Ecuador’s Jhonatan Narvaez secured a remarkable victory, winning stage four of the Giro d'Italia just three days after being involved in a major incident that forced three of his teammates to abandon the race. Shifting focus to collegiate athletics, Belmont’s Maya Johnson is preparing for the postseason, having successfully navigated her battle with lupus, a condition that previously caused major programs to turn her away for medical reasons.

Basketball & Soccer Updates

In the WNBA, the previously maligned Valkyries have silenced critics by achieving a 2-0 start to the season, rapidly reversing the negative narrative that followed them after a controversial draft day trade and the cutting of a popular player. On the NBA playoff front, early takeaways suggest the Thunder completed a sweep of the Lakers, providing clarity on what the next steps must be for the Cavaliers-Pistons and Timberwolves-Spurs matchups. Elsewhere in global sports, former USWNT star Alex Morgan announced on Mother's Day that she and her husband, Servando Carrasco, are expecting their third child together.