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Last updated: May 18, 2026, 2:56 AM ET

Golf's Stunning Upset

Aaron Rai completed a improbable journey to major championship glory at the PGA Championship, shooting a final-round 65 to finish 5-under and become the first English-born player to win the tournament since 1919. Rai outlasted golf's elite including several of the sport's biggest stars, converting a two-shot deficit entering Sunday into a breakthrough victory at Aronimink Golf Club. The triumph was particularly remarkable given Rai's odds at sportsbooks — Draft Kings had him at 290-1 to win on Thursday morning, making him the biggest long shot to win a major in at least the past 20 years. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round boiled over into an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery, capping a difficult day for the former world number one.

WNBA Injury Concerns

Caitlin Clark set a new WNBA record for 20-point, 10-assist games after a statistical correction helped establish the mark, then added to it with another stellar performance on Sunday. However, the league's headlines were marred by injuries as Rickea Jackson exited the Sky's win over the Lynx with a left knee injury, prompting teammate Natasha Cloud to criticize officials for failing to "protect" players. Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston missed her first WNBA game after being ruled out with a lower leg injury against the Seattle Storm, ending a streak of consecutive appearances.

NBA Playoffs and Warriors Future

The Cavaliers closed out their series against the Pistons in the conference semifinals, providing several key takeaways from the playoff matchup. Meanwhile, Steve Kerr's decision to remain with the Warriors stems from a crossroads in his career where facing the pains of his past convinced him he had "everything left to play for," according to reporting on the coach's mindset.

NASCAR All-Star Race

Denny Hamlin edged teammate Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR's All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, surviving a chaotic event where crashes during the first two segments collected more than half the 36-car field.

International Rugby

Dragons forward Harri Keddie received a Wales call-up the day before becoming a father of two, describing it as a "dream week" as he pushes for a first international cap.

Premier League

BBC's Match of the Day presented highlights from seven Premier League fixtures, with Gabby Logan hosting coverage of the latest round of English top-flight action.