Paige Bueckers has signed a three-year deal with a 3-on-3 league, reportedly earning more in her first season than her entire four-year WNBA rookie deal. McLaren's Oscar Piastri, Kyle Larson, and Kyle Kirkwood won in Bahrain, Bristol, and Long Beach, respectively. Chicago Cubs lost Justin Steele to season-ending elbow surgery, and the USA defeated Canada 2-1 at the Women's Hockey World Championship.
Chris Paul made NBA history by starting all 82 games in his 20th season or later. Rory McIlroy secured his fifth major win and his first Masters title after a one-hole playoff against Justin Rose. Despite faltering with a five-shot lead, McIlroy rallied to victory, marking a significant milestone in his career. The NBA regular season concluded with 20 teams competing for the Larry O'Brien trophy, with the playoff format determined for both the Eastern and Western Conferences.