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Last updated: May 18, 2026, 5:51 PM ET

College & Court

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby filed for an injunction against the NCAA on Monday, seeking to preserve his college football eligibility through the 2026 season as the governing body moves to restrict transfer rules. The case adds to a broader legal challenge season in collegiate sports, where athletes have increasingly turned to federal courts to contest eligibility decisions. Meanwhile, college baseball's latest top-25 rankings shifted after Week 14, reflecting a tight race across the sport heading into the postseason stretch.

Combat Sports

Conor McGregor remains the UFC's most commercially potent figure even in the absence of a competitive bout, as the mere announcement of his return sparked renewed pay-per-view expectations that dwarf those of active fighters. His drawing power underscores the league's continued reliance on brand-name star power over roster depth.

Rugby Union

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy declared his squad "would love to be part of history" as the team prepares for Friday's Challenge Cup final against Montpellier, with Ireland wing Robert Baloucoune returning to full training ahead of schedule and in contention to feature. The fixture marks a historic opportunity for the province, though the challenge of facing a dominant French side looms large. Across the channel, former England scrum-half Danny Care criticised the selection of South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg into the England training squad for this summer's Tests, arguing the call-up lacked justification. In the Women's Six Nations, statisticians have selected England's Grand Slam-winning players for their tournament team, reflecting the dominance of the top-seeded side. Leinster face their own reckoning in the Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao, where wing Tommy O'Brien is an injury doubt before the match.

Gymnastics & Tennis

World Gymnastics lifted all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes with immediate effect, ending a ban that had sidelined competitors from major international events since 2022. The decision is expected to reshape qualification dynamics at upcoming World Championships. In Paris, Britain's Harriet Dart fought back to beat China's Yue Yuan in the opening round of French Open qualifying, while compatriot Dan Evans was eliminated in the first round, setting up a challenging draw for the British men's contingent.

Soccer

Cardiff City right-back Perry Ng signed a new contract keeping him at the Bluebirds through at least 2028, providing defensive stability as the Championship club looks to build a competitive core for the seasons ahead.