General Sports 8 Hours

Last updated: May 22, 2026, 8:56 PM ET

Golf & Tennis

Si Woo Kim missed a historic 59 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, carding a final-round 60 that fell one stroke short of joining golf's exclusive sub-60 club. In tennis, Emma Raducanu rehired coach Andrew Richardson after her US Open triumph, citing the difficulty in judging whether their initial split was the right decision.

Motorsports

The motorsports world mourned Kyle Busch as NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell praised the driver as an American badass whose rebellious legacy defined his generation. Emergency calls revealed Busch was coughing up blood the day before his fatal crash, experiencing shortness of breath and overheating symptoms. George Russell claimed pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, edging teammate Kimi Antonelli by 0.041 seconds, while Antonelli topped practice sessions as Alex Albon's car struck a groundhog on track.

Basketball

Victor Wembanyama continues shattering age curves in the NBA playoffs, defying conventional wisdom about the importance of postseason experience at just 20 years old. The Spurs' young superstar's performances have forced analysts to reconsider traditional development timelines. Azura Stevens will debut for the Sky against the Lynx after missing five games with a left knee bone bruise, adding frontcourt depth for Chicago's playoff push.

Baseball & Fantasy

Gerrit Cole made his first start since 2024, providing fantasy managers with crucial pitching returns as the Yankees navigate their rotation. Bobby Marks' free agent rankings project the NBA's leading career scorer among the summer's most sought-after veterans. The Astros face three distinct paths forward as trade season approaches, weighing whether to contend, rebuild gradually, or start over completely.

Rugby

Montpellier delivered a ruthless 59-26 victory over Ulster in the Challenge Cup final, ending the Irish province's 20-year trophy drought hopes. Despite the defeat, Ulster coach Richie Murphy acknowledged their progression throughout the season even while accepting they were second best in Bilbao. Leinster prepare for the Champions Cup final against Bordeaux, looking to bury both good and bad memories from their European campaign.

Boxing & MMA

Floyd Mayweather filed a $175 million lawsuit against a former associate, alleging a yearslong fraud scheme that targeted the boxing legend's business interests. Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk weighed in at 16st 9lb for his title defense in Egypt, notably 25 pounds lighter than challenger Rico Verhoeven ahead of their Saturday bout.

College Football

The NCAA opened an investigation into Ole Miss football following Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's public accusations of recruiting violations involving linebacker Luke Ferrell, marking another chapter in the ongoing tension between the programs.

Ice Hockey

Great Britain remained winless at the World Championships after a 4-0 defeat to Finland, despite goaltender Mat Robson's stellar 42-save performance that couldn't prevent the shutout loss.

Rugby League

Leeds ran in nine tries against bottom club Huddersfield to reclaim the Super League lead, while Josh Charnley scored a hat-trick for Leigh Leopards in their victory over Hull FC, closing in on Ryan Hall's career try record.

Cricket

Somerset began their T20 Blast title defense by defeating Hampshire, replicating their 2025 final victory, while Surrey opened the Women's T20 Blast with a six-wicket win over Lancashire Thunder. England batter Jacob Bethell faces a finger injury assessment less than two weeks before the first Test against New Zealand.

Cycling

Alberto Bettiol won Giro d'Italia stage 13 with a stunning final climb acceleration in the Italian Lakes, while Eulalio retained the pink jersey as the race enters its decisive mountain phases.