Sports Spotlight: From U.S. Government Shutdown Impact on World Cup to Ronda Rousey's Epic MMA Comeback

A roundup of sports news highlights include the U.S. government shutdown affecting World Cup security plans, Rory McIlroy's record Masters ratings, Ronda Rousey's upcoming MMA comeback, a high-viewership WNBA draft, LaMelo Ball's NBA fine, USOPC's attention on LA28 scrutiny, and David Beckham's Inter Miami coaching comments.

In a Senate hearing, it was revealed that the U.S. government's shutdown has delayed World Cup security preparations. Despite funding, the coordinated efforts have faced setbacks due to furloughed homeland security staff.

Rory McIlroy's impressive performance at the Masters drew CBS's highest ratings in over a decade, captivating nearly 14 million viewers during the final round.

Meanwhile, Ronda Rousey, the iconic MMA fighter, is gearing up for a highly anticipated comeback bout against Gina Carano, deemed by Rousey as the greatest MMA fight yet.