General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: May 21, 2026, 5:53 PM ET

Boxing & MMA

Promoter Eddie Hearn described Rico Verhoeven as "not a normal man" facing a "mountain to climb" against Oleksandr Usyk, while Belfast's Caoimhin Agyarko secured a title opportunity against Josh Kelly for the IBF light-middleweight championship this summer. In other combat sports news, former Bellator and Strikeforce boss Scott Coker announced plans to launch a new fight league next year, aiming to create a "global brand in MMA" as he reenters the competitive combat sports landscape.

Auto Racing

Lewis Hamilton insisted he has no plans to retire from Formula, stating he will "be here for quite a time" as he continues his F1 career. Meanwhile, Mercedes driver George Russell hopes to put a "turbulent" start to the season behind him at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix. In NASCAR, Kyle Busch was hospitalized and will miss Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway due to a severe illness. On a lighter note, Indianapolis will host the viral Wienie 500 appetizer event before Sunday's Indy.

Tennis

Jannik Sinner opens his career slam bid at the French Open against French wild card Clement Tabur without home crowd support, while tournament director Amelie Mauresmo confirmed no changes to the prize money pool despite player complaints about their share of the major's revenue.

Basketball

Top-10 high school sophomore Kam Mercer committed to Cincinnati while planning to reclassify into the 2027 class, and Florida center Rueben Chinyelu returned to the Gators for his senior season after removing his name from the NBA draft. The University of Georgia men's basketball program received a $10 million donation from the founder of one of the nation's largest daily fantasy sports companies. WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike returns to Los Angeles where she became a league star, looking to lead the Sparks to the playoffs after helping secure a new collective bargaining agreement.

Golf & Cricket

US PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai revealed the advice his wife gave him before his biggest career round, while England fast bowler Ollie Robinson received a surprise recall for the first Test against New Zealand beginning June 4, a decision that surprised former player Stuart Broad.

Cycling & Rugby

Belgium's Alec Segaert claimed his first Grand Tour stage win at the Giro d'Italia to keep teammate Afonso Eulalio in the overall lead, while Ulster head coach Richie Murphy called on his players to "fight with everything they have got" in Friday's Challenge Cup final against Montpellier.

Gymnastics

British Gymnastics announced it will replace its complaints process following criticism from abuse victims and concerns over the treatment of gymnasts, marking a significant policy shift in response to ongoing issues in the sport.