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Last updated: May 31, 2026, 11:56 AM ET

Cycling

Elisa Balsamo strengthened her position at the top of the women's Giro d'Italia by winning the second stage, continuing her strong performance after a chaotic opening day. The Italian rider capitalized on the chaos created when Lorena Wiebes was disqualified just hours after winning the opening stage due to a bike weight violation. Balsamo's victory puts her in prime position to claim the overall title as the race enters its decisive stages.

Cricket

The Women's T20 Blast standings received a major shake-up as Surrey and The Blaze both suffered their first defeats of the 2026 season, creating uncertainty at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Middlesex secured their first win of the campaign with an impressive 31-run victory against Sussex at Hove, providing a boost to their playoff hopes in what has been a challenging start to the tournament.

Baseball

The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to welcome back a key player from injury, providing a significant boost to their lineup and fantasy baseball value for the upcoming series. In college softball drama, Tennessee coach Karen Weekly dismissed allegations made by Texas Tech's Taylor Pannell about a handshake line incident following the Volunteers' 2-1 extra-inning victory in the Women's College World Series, calling the accusations a "lie" and defending her program's integrity.

Basketball

The red-hot New York Knicks prepare to face the rising young San Antonio Spurs in what promises to be an NBA Finals matchup for the ages, with Game 1 scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 ET on ABC. In WNBA action, Fever star Caitlin Clark struggled significantly in a 100-84 loss to the Fire, being held to just six points as her shooting woes continued. On the front office front, the Philadelphia 76ers made a significant move by hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as their new president of basketball operations in a multiyear deal.

Artistic Swimming

Great Britain continued their strong form at the Artistic Swimming World Cup in Pontevedra, Spain, claiming three gold medals to showcase their depth and technical excellence in the sport.

Moto GP

Marco Bezzecchi secured a crucial victory at the Italian Grand Prix in Mugello, getting the better of Aprilia team-mate Jorge Martin to extend his lead in the Moto GP championship standings with what many consider a career-defining performance on home soil.

French Open Tennis

Martina Kostyuk caused a major upset at Roland Garros, defeating four-time champion Iga Swiatek to reach the quarterfinals for the first time, following Coco Gauff's earlier exit that sent defending champions packing. Frances Tiafoe survived another grueling five-setter after getting into a verbal sparring match with Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria, while Joao Fonseca's stunning upset of Novak Djokovic guaranteed a new French Open champion. Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round for the first time in her career, setting up a showdown with top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, and Zachary Svajda dedicated his victory to his late father after making the fourth round on what would have been his 61st birthday.

Boxing & MMA

British light-welterweight Adam Azim continued his march toward a world-title shot with a third-round stoppage win over Steve Claggett in London, while Russian Dmitry Bivol marked his return from a 15-month layoff with a dominant display against Michael Eifert to defend his unified light-heavyweight crown. In the MMA world, Stephanie Han prepares for a rematch with Holly Holm, with experts and Hall of Famer Christy Martin weighing in on the highly anticipated bout, and Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones revealed her journey to boxing, saying her ADHD diagnosis helped make sense of her career path and struggles.

Rowing

Great Britain started their World Cup campaign with gold medals in the opening weekend of the 2026 World Rowing Cup in Seville, establishing early momentum for the Olympic season.

Rugby

Leinster secured an emphatic victory with nine tries in a 59-10 win over the Lions to advance to the United Rugby Championship last four, while Newcastle stunned Sale Sharks with a record-breaking comeback victory on the final play of the game. Wigan earned their 22nd Challenge Cup title by thrashing Hull KR at a sweltering Wembley, with Bevan French scoring on his return from injury, and Northampton Saints secured a home semi-final in the Premiership play-offs after George Furbank's last-gasp try. Ireland and Leinster wing James Lowe faces an uncertain future as his contract expiry nears following a record-breaking performance against the Lions.

Other Sports

Elfyn Evans extended his championship lead with victory in Rally Japan, now holding a 20-point advantage at the halfway point of the 2026 World Rally Championship. In American football, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy aims to return to Pro Bowl form by limiting drops with a new season and consistent quarterback play on the horizon. The Indian Premier League reached its conclusion with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Gujarat Titans in the final in Ahmedabad, while New Zealand received a boost with the return of all-rounder Mitchell Santner for their Test series against England starting at Lord's. AO Manchester