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Last updated: May 27, 2026, 8:55 PM ET

Golf

Tiger Woods will not participate in any of golf's major championships for the second consecutive year after reportedly failing to enter the 2026 Open Championship, marking another significant absence for the 15-time major winner as he continues his recovery from injuries.

Tennis

Gael Monfils played his final match at Roland Garros on Monday with the French star receiving tributes from fellow players for his lasting influence on the sport, while American men continue to struggle on clay courts with no American man having won the French Open title since Andre Agassi in 1999. Meanwhile, Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina claimed his coach abandoned him midway through his French Open campaign and flew to Miami without communication, and world number two Elena Rybakina suffered the biggest upset of this year's French Open with a second-round defeat to Yuliia Starodubtseva.

College Football

Alabama AD Greg Byrne emphasized the importance of stability in college football by declaring changing coaches every two to three years "absolutely ludicrous" in support of Kalen DeBoer, while Ole Miss coach Pete Golding dismissed external criticism as indicative of the program's success. In broader conference matters, Kirby Smart suggested the SEC could potentially leave the NCAA if no agreement is reached on College Football Playoff structure, and the NCAA denied Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's reinstatement request, further complicating his lawsuit seeking eligibility for the 2026 season.

Baseball

Several elite defensive MLB players are experiencing significant offensive struggles in 2026 with batting averages plummeting to .143, .170, and .194, raising questions about their ability to maintain regular playing time, while fantasy baseball analysts monitor closer stocks with Varland and Soto rising as Jansek faces potential demotion. In roster moves, Jung returned to the Rangers lineup and Sandlin is set to make his debut for the White Sox, giving fantasy owners important lineup updates for the coming week.

Basketball

WNBA historians ranked the greatest playmakers in league history with current stars and legends like Sue Bird recognized for their no-look passes and flashy assists, while UNC Wilmington women's basketball coach Nicole Woods recounted her harrowing experience of nearly drowning after being caught in a rip current while attempting to rescue her 8-year-old nephew.

NHL

Postseason buzz surrounding Toronto suggests potential roster changes involving star players, with particular focus on Quinn Hughes and the Maple Leafs' direction as the NHL regular season nears its conclusion.

Rugby

Bath emerged as the highest-spending club among all 10 teams in the English Premiership during their treble-winning 2024-25 season, while New South Wales staged an epic comeback from 20-0 down to beat 12-man Queensland thanks to a late try from James Tedesco converted by Nathan Cleary. Cardiff will now chase an upset when traveling to Stormers for their first United Rugby Championship play-off quarter-final, ending an eight-year wait for a Welsh play-off victory.

Other Sports

Marcus Spears Jr., A.J. Williams and JJ Crawford appear secure as the projected No. 1 picks for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 men's college recruiting classes, respectively. In cycling, Denmark's Michael Valgren claimed his first Grand Tour stage victory at the Giro d'Italia with a surprise attack, dedicating the win to his son. The Wales women's squad includes Ceri Holland, Olivia Clark and Laura Hughes for next month's World Cup qualifiers, while Northern Ireland named uncapped teenagers Braidan Graham and Ceadach O'Neill in their squad for June friendlies. Additionally, New Zealand's fightback against Ireland reached 361-5 on the first day of their four-day Test match at Stormont.