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Title favourite Sabalenka lets another Slam opportunity slip from her grasp
Sabalenka lets another golden Slam opportunity slipImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Aryna Sabalenka suffered her earliest exit at a Grand Slam since the 2024 French Open, when she also lost in the quarter-finalsByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport tennis news reporter at Roland GarrosPublished18 minutes agoAryna Sabalenka would not say it, but there is an inescapable feeling that another golden opportunity to add to her dynasty has slipped through her fingers in Paris.The world number one has bee...
Flavio Cobolli into first grand slam semi-final after seeing off Auger-Aliassime
Italian won 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 against fourth seedCobolli recovered from a set and 3-1 downFlavio Cobolli became a grand slam semi-finalist for the first time as the Italian 10th seed pulled off a stellar recovery from a set and a break down to defeat the fourth seed, Félix Auger-Aliassime, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the French Open quarter-finals.Cobolli’s victory also means there will be an all-Italian men’s grand slam semi-final for the first time in history in the very half that the top-ranked It...
Vollering wins stage five to move second in Giro
Vollering wins stage five to move second in GiroImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Demi Vollering has won the Tour de France Femmes and twice triumphed at La Vuelta FemeninaBySteve SutcliffeBBC Sport journalistPublished1 minute agoDemi Vollering won stage five of the women's Giro d'Italia as Anna van der Breggen retained the overall leader's pink jersey.Dutch rider Vollering pipped her compatriot to the line in a four-way sprint at the end of the first mountain stage of this year's race, w...
Knicks fans would save money flying to San Antonio for NBA Finals games instead of buying MSG tickets
New York Knicks fans would save money by flying to San Antonio to attend an NBA Finals game rather than buying tickets to a game at Madison Square Garden.As of publication, the cheapest tickets for a Knicks home game at MSG are selling for nearly $4,000 apiece. CNN highlighted the disparity on Wednesday, just hours before Game 1 of the NBA Finals."It absolutely would be cheaper [to fly to San Antonio for a game]," analyst Matt Egan said. "You could get a hotel for a few nights in San Antonio for...
England in thrall to franchise world before visit of tricky New Zealand
Debate over Jofra Archer’s absence after his IPL stint and at least one new face in Emilio Gay add to enticing storylinesLord’s hosts its 150th Test match this week and, like its famous lunch menu, there are plenty of enticing options as regards storylines. England are seeking redemption and refinement, apparently, following that god-awful Ashes winter. New Zealand are both familiar opponents and a tricky first assignment.There is at least one new face for England, with Emilio Gay confirmed to m...
Underdog victories at the World Cup: what were the biggest and best upsets?
We’ve looked at data from USA 1994 onwards to see how and when classic upsets take place – and what that could mean for this year’s competitionThis year, the biggest ever World Cup will feature 48 teams, an increase from 32, opening up the tournament to even more upsets, shocks and surprises. The vagaries of the World Cup draw have given rise to classic underdog victories over the years, from an amateur USA team’s shock defeat of the then-favourites England in 1950 onwards. But what does the dat...
From The Sports Desk: Vegas stuns Carolina in Game 1 to open Stanley Cup Final
NHLFrom The Sports Desk: Vegas stuns Carolina in Game 1 to open Stanley Cup Final Plus, the San Antonio Spurs are in the NBA Finals earlier than anyone expected, and Croatia’s Luka Modrić is today’s World Cup spotlight.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Tomas Hertl of the Vegas Golden Knights scores the eventual game winning goal past Frederik Andersen of the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in Game One of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center on June 2, 2026.Ja...
Cobolli sets up all-Italian French Open semi-final
Cobolli sets up all-Italian French Open semi-finalImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, It is the first time Cobolli has defeated a top-10 ranked opponent at a majorPublished2 minutes agoCommentsFlavio Cobolli battled past fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach his maiden major semi-final and ensure there will be an Italian player in Sunday's French Open showpiece.The 10th seed fought back to win 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 and set up an all-Italian last-four meeting with either Matteo Berrettini or...
Diana Shnaider’s Upset Over Aryna Sabalenka Creates Tennis History
BusinessSportsMoneyDiana Shnaider’s Upset Over Aryna Sabalenka Creates Tennis HistoryByMerlisa Lawrence Corbett,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Merlisa Lawrence Corbett is an award-winning journalist and author.Follow AuthorJun 03, 2026, 02:37pm EDTPARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 03: Diana Shnaider celebrates after victory over Aryna Sabalenka in their Women's Singles quarter-final match on Day Eleven of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on June 03, 202...
Trump admin cracks down on Colorado school district that allegedly put up to 61 males on girls' sports teams
FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Department of Education (ED) sent a warning letter to the Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado on Wednesday after the department determined in March that the school district put up to 61 male students on girls' sports teams.Wednesday's letter warns the district that it has 10 days to come to a resolution with ED, or it will receive a follow-up letter of impending enforcement action, and risks termination of the district's federal education funding.ZERO BS. JUST DAKI...
WBC appears to name Taylor's opponent for expected Croke Park farewell
Undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor looks set to end her stellar career against unbeaten French fighter Flora Pili.Taylor, 39, holds the IBF, WBA and WBO titles at 140lbs and will announce her farewell fight on Friday, with Dublin's Croke Park expected to be the venue.
Bristol City forward Armstrong joins Goztepe
Bristol City forward Armstrong joins GoztepeImage source, ShutterstockImage caption, Sinclair Armstrong scored four goals in 45 appearances for Bristol City last seasonPublished3 minutes agoBristol City forward Sinclair Armstrong has left the Championship club in order to join Turkish side Goztepe for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old joined the Robins from Queens Park Rangers in the summer of 2024. He made 83 appearances for the club, including 45 last season, and scored seven goals.Armstrong...