General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: May 13, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Golf & Tennis Major Preparations

As the PGA Championship approaches, experts are weighing in on favorites for the major, while betting analysts identify specific value propositions across the field. Separately, on the tennis circuit, Iga Swiatek rediscovered her ruthless form by reaching the Rome semi-finals, securing crucial momentum heading into the French Open. In contrast, Emma Raducanu secured a wildcard entry into the Strasbourg tournament to gain necessary match fitness before Roland Garros. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy was forced to halt practice early on Tuesday after a painful, troublesome toenail flared up during his preparations for the US PGA tournament rounds.

Rugby Union & League Moves

The international rugby scene saw significant personnel news, including England-born utility back Nikita Prothero, who confirmed that her switch to the Welsh setup is 'non-negotiable' for her new cap, proudly displaying a tattoo bearing the Welsh word "hiraeth" on her forearm. In domestic news, veteran lock Jake Ball announced his retirement from professional rugby at the end of the season, concluding his tenure with both Wales and the Scarlets at the age of 34 ending his career. Further south, Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey faces a spell on the sidelines, confirmed to be out "for a number of weeks" due to a hamstring injury that will rule him out of the European Challenge Cup final against Montpellier missing the showpiece match.

Cricket Retirements & Selections

Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson announced his immediate retirement from first-class cricket, bringing an end to a lengthy career at the county level ending his tenure. In England selection news, the national side called up uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew, and Sonny Baker for the first Test against New Zealand, while simultaneously ending Ollie Robinson’s two-year international exile recalling key players.

North American Sports & Expansion

The National Football League signaled its continued global ambition by confirming the Philadelphia Eagles will participate in London games during the record slate of international fixtures scheduled for the 2026 NFL season playing overseas. In the NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder's organizational focus on player satisfaction—described as a 'basketball utopia'—has reportedly fostered an environment where they are now heavily favored to win another championship optimizing player happiness. The ongoing offseason drama in Los Angeles centers on LeBron James; reaching the second round with the Lakers merely underscored the awkward reality that both parties might need the other for future success, complicating any return negotiations uncertain Lakers future.

Motorsports & Coaching Changes

In motorsports, Katherine Legge is set to attempt the Indy-NASCAR double, aiming to become the first woman to complete both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day making history. Meanwhile, in international coaching, Japan head coach Eddie Jones received a four-game suspension and a fine following his confirmed abuse of match officials during a recent under-23 tour event in Australia last month receiving sanctions.

College Football & Golf Finances

Oklahoma State’s first-year coach Eric Morris has aggressively overhauled the roster, bringing over his quarterback and 19 other players from North Texas in a massive influx that saw 85 new players join the program overhauling the roster. On the professional golf front, Tom McKibbin stated he has no regrets about joining LIV Golf, despite the tour facing significant financial uncertainty following the recent developments involving Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund defending his choice.

Athlete Ventures & Personal Tributes

Former England and Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs has ventured into the food industry, launching a new burger business that he stated is designed to bring families to his farm starting a new venture. Separately, former MMA star Ronda Rousey is reportedly attempting to reconstruct the ending to her mixed martial arts story by participating in an event she helped mastermind a decade after her initial divorce from the sport revisiting MMA. In Welsh football, coach Kristian O'Leary reflected on his three decades associated with Swansea City, stating there is "no better feeling" than representing the club after debuting 30 years prior praising his club.