General Sports 24 Hours

Last updated: May 25, 2026, 8:50 PM ET

Tennis

Gael Monfils received a thunderous ovation at Court Philippe-Chatrier, bidding an emotional farewell to the French Open with a five-set first-round loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas, while fellow veteran Stan Wawrinka waved goodbye after a four-set defeat. The tournament’s intense heatwave, pushing temperatures to 33°C (91°F), created faster court conditions and visibly drained players; Casper Ruud admitted he felt "like a zombie" while coping with stifling heat to advance, and Great Britain’s Katie Boulter gritted out a grueling win over American wildcard Akasha Urhobo. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar continued his impressive debut, dropping just five games to reach the second round, and American prospect Learner Tien claimed his first ATP title in Geneva, bolstering hopes for the U.S. men. In off-court news, Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, though a Dominican judge ruled he will not serve jail time.

College Sports

Princeton captured its first NCAA men's lacrosse title since 2001, with Chad Palumbo scoring all four goals in the first half of a 16-9 victory over Notre Dame. In baseball, UCLA secured the top overall seed for the NCAA tournament after a dominant regular season, while the Women’s College World Series field was finalized. ESPN’s look at ten astounding box scores from the 2026 regular season previewed the tournament’s potential for weirdness, including a 51-run outburst and a walk-off balk. England’s T20 batters left coach Charlotte Edwards with selection headaches ahead of the World Cup after a mixed series against New Zealand, which they clinched 2-1 thanks to a clinical bowling display led by Dani Gibson.

Motorsports & Racing

Daniel Suarez drove to an emotional Coca-Cola 600 victory, dedicating the win to late competitor Kyle Busch, while Felix Rosenqvist stole the show at the Indianapolis 500 with the closest finish in the race’s history. Earlier, Curt Cignetti took the wheel for the honorary pace lap at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In rally news, eight spectators and a rider were injured in a crash during TT practice on the Isle of Man, prompting event pauses.

Rugby & Football

Munster fly-half Jack Crowley was ruled out of the URC quarter-final against the Bulls, a blow to the Irish province’s playoff hopes. In rugby league, England women’s pioneers Jodie Cunningham and Emily Rudge announced their retirement after illustrious careers. Sale Sharks signed England World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford, while former Spurs captain Gary Mabbutt expressed hope for Ben Davies’ future after the club secured Premier League safety.

Other Sports & Notable Events

A record 50m freestyle swim was clocked at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, and a surf photographer was attacked in the water by a suspected shark or sea lion, halting finals at the World Surf League’s New Zealand Pro. In Gaelic games, Tyrone manager Malachy O’Rourke said his team’s great spirit fueled a win days after tragic news. Great Britain’s ice hockey team suffered relegation from the top World Championship division after a 6-0 loss to Latvia. The WNBA rescinded Paige Bueckers’ technical foul for celebratory clapping. And in a deep dive, ESPN chronicled how Aaron Judge unlocked his MVP potential within a year of arriving at Fresno State.