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Last updated: May 28, 2026, 11:58 PM ET

College Sports

Alabama rallied past UCLA in the opening round of the Women's College World Series after Megan Grant clubbed her NCAA-record 41st home run, cementing her legacy as one of the most dominant power hitters in collegiate history. Meanwhile, UCLA's Roch Cholowsky, the potential No. 1 MLB draft pick, continues honoring his former teammate every time he steps onto the field, adding emotional motivation to his professional aspirations. The Women's College World Series features unique traditions including the work of Carolan Bledsoe and her family, who have sewn thousands of patches onto uniforms at the tournament, demonstrating the dedication behind college athletics.

Tennis

American tennis star Frances Tiafoe celebrated his French Open victory a bit too enthusiastically, losing his racket to an overzealous fan before recovering it through an Instagram appeal. Rafael Jodar's remarkable rise from No. 706 to 29th in the world rankings has captivated French Open crowds, while Great Britain's Katie Boulter exited the tournament in the second round, leaving no British players in the singles third round. Jannik Sinner, the overwhelming favorite at the French Open, suffered a stunning defeat, raising questions about his preparation and mental fortitude at major tournaments. Elsewhere, Serena Williams is in discussions about a potential return to competitive tennis at Queen's Club next month, adding intrigue to the grass-court season.

Cricket

England's T20 World Cup campaign begins on June 12 with question marks surrounding their batting lineup, particularly concerning veteran Heather Knight's form. England suffered a 38-run defeat to India in the opening T20 at Chelmsford, highlighting their struggles in the format. New Zealand dominated Ireland in Belfast with Nathan Smith claiming an international career-best of 6-40 at Stormont, while Glamorgan has recruited Jimmy Neesham to soften the blow of losing paceman Fazalhaq Farooqi for the rest of their T20 Blast campaign. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt reports her recovery is "going to plan" but she remains unable to bowl following her calf injury, while spinner Sophie Ecclestone targets World Cup glory after overcoming mental health struggles and fitness criticism.

NASCAR

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch died from complications including hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation after suffering from bacterial pneumonia for weeks, which led to sepsis. The sport is also dealing with disciplinary issues as NASCAR has indefinitely suspended a member of Michael Jordan's 23XI race team after she allegedly used a golf cart to assault a 77-year-old man at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Tragedy struck again when Daniel Ingham, 33, died in a qualifying crash during the Isle of Man TT on Wednesday, highlighting the dangers of motorcycle racing.

American Football

Texas Tech's Joey McGuire shot back an open invitation to Texas coach Steve Sarkisian after Sarkisian criticized the Red Raiders' strength of schedule, challenging the Horns to travel to Lubbock for a Week 1 matchup. LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry addressed the controversy surrounding head coach Lane Kiffin's recent comments, emphasizing the importance of SEC unity. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey maintains his conference still "stands alone" despite Big Ten dominance, while Georgia's Kirby Smart hinted that the SEC could leave the NCAA if no agreement is reached on the College Football Playoff. Vanderbilt's basketball program stays relevant nationally with Tyler Tanner's return, and Milan Momcilovic, the No. 1 player in the transfer portal, withdrew from the NBA draft to play college basketball next season.

Baseball

Trade deadline discussions are already heating up with six early X factors that could define the upcoming trade season, including the status of pitcher Skubal. Fantasy baseball enthusiasts received actionable takeaways from recent performances by Kenley Jansen and Teoscar Hernandez, who both left games early. In closer news, Eric Karabell analyzed the current batch of fantasy baseball closers, highlighting rising talents like Varland and Soto while monitoring the situation around Janse. The scoring trend continues to rise around the WNBA, with fantasy analysis focusing on two key streamers to help boost 3-point production.

Basketball

WNBA scoring is on the rise this season, with fantasy recommendations suggesting two streamers specifically for 3-point production needs. The NBA offseason brought significant changes with high-impact draft decisions affecting team trajectories, while the third week of the season caused significant standings shakeups after a series of action-packed games. Sue Bird and other legends are ranked among the best WNBA playmakers in history for their no-look passes and flashy assists, showcasing the league's rich history of elite point guards.

Rugby

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith faces pressure ahead of Friday's meeting with Connacht, while Cardiff believes the pressure is all on Stormers in Saturday's United Rugby Championship quarter-final in Cape Town. Sale Sharks continues their ambitious recruitment drive by signing Sarah Beckett, the third key Gloucester-Hartpury player this month, strengthening their squad for the upcoming season. Bristol Bears coach Pat Lam maintains he is still the best man for the job despite suffering a record 94-33 defeat to Northampton, showing resilience in the face of adversity. Exeter's Scott Sio hopes for a "fairytale finish" to his career as the Chiefs aim for the Prem play-offs.

Other Sports

California teen Shrey Parikh, 14, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in a lightning-round tiebreaker against Ishaan Gupta, demonstrating remarkable composure under pressure. Olympic rowing champion Hannah Scott is treasuring every moment on her road to LA 2028, approaching the new season with renewed enthusiasm. Shane McGuigan, trainer of multiple world champions, praised Adam Azim as the most talented fighter he's trained, expressing confidence that Azim will join the ranks of champions. England's Rico Verhoeven wants a rematch with heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and an apology from officials after Saturday's controversial stoppage. Wales' fastest woman Hannah Brier calls for selection changes after missing out on the