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Last updated: May 18, 2026, 8:54 AM ET

Global Cricket

The cricket world mourned the passing of former England and Warwickshire captain Mike Smith, known as MJK, who died at, while across the sport England selectors turned their attention to a surprising talent pool by calling up former South Africa Under-20 centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg for a potential summer debut. Smith death Meanwhile, in the Cricket World Cup League, hosts Nepal defeated Scotland by six wickets in their second meeting of a tri-series also involving the United States, strengthening their home advantage ahead of the upcoming fixtures.

Rugby & Leadership

In rugby union, Northampton demolished Bristol 94-33 in a result that drew sharp criticism from neutral observers, with correspondent Chris Jones describing the scoreline as "not a great look for the Prem." Bristol defeat Separately, the All England Lawn Tennis Club announced that chief executive Sally Bolton will step down after Wimbledon, ending six years at the helm of the organisation that runs the tournament. Bolton exit

American Football

In NFL business news, owners are expected to name Nashville as the host of Super Bowl LXIV in 2030 when they convene Tuesday for the league's spring meeting, according to sources briefed by Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. Nashville bid The selection would mark the first time Tennessee hosts the championship game and underscores the league's continued expansion of hosting cities.