General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: May 26, 2026, 9:00 PM ET

Tennis - French Open

Jannik Sinner cemented his favorite status with an efficient first-round victory over French wildcard Clement Tabur, while former finalist Casper Ruud struggled through heat concerns to reach the second round amid temperatures reaching 34C in Paris. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced while defending her ranking, and Francesca Jones earned her first Grand Slam match win following what she described as "the hardest moment" of her career. The unexpected heat wave has created faster court conditions that players are scrambling to adjust to, with Marta Kostyuk revealing a missile strike hit just 100 meters from her parents' Kyiv home hours before her match. Gael Monfils exited in the first round in his final French Open appearance, losing in five sets to compatriot Hugo Gaston as tributes poured in for one of tennis's great entertainers. Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to Roland Garros after the 2015 champion fell in the opening round.

Baseball - Trade Deadline & College

The MLB trade deadline features several X factors including Skubal's status and unexpected dealers, while UCLA secured the No. 1 seed for the NCAA baseball tournament after dominating the regular season. Daniel Suarez won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend, capping an emotional day remembering the late Kyle Busch. Aaron Judge arrived at Fresno State unsure whether he was a pitcher or hitter, but within a year had unlocked his power potential. The Women's College World Series field is set with all teams determined for the postseason, and Northwestern claimed its ninth women's lacrosse title by defeating North Carolina 14-11. Princeton won its first men's lacrosse championship since 2001, with Chad Palumbo scoring four first-half goals in a 16-9 victory over Notre Dame.

MMA & Combat Sports

Johnny Manziel stopped social media influencer Bob Menery in the first round of his MMA debut, declaring one fight was "good enough" after flashing some legitimate fighting skills. Oleksandr Usyk struggled in victory over Rico Verhoeven, while Jack Catterall made a statement at 147 pounds in the latest ESPN divisional rankings. The heavyweight division faces questions after Usyk retained his titles, with potential matchups looming for Jack Catterall and Hamzah Sheeraz.

Fantasy Sports & NFL

Fantasy managers should target specific pickups after analyzing last week's news, while Eric Karabell ranks current closers including Varland and Soto rising in fantasy baseball value. New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu made her season debut but Dallas spoiled the occasion as Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd each scored 24 points in a 91-76 victory. The WNBA rescinded Bueckers' technical foul from Friday night's game against Atlanta, and New York's three-game skid dropped them in power rankings. Bobby Marks examines 20 free agent futures including LeBron's situation.

Soccer & International Competition

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino selected Gio Reyna for the 26-man World Cup roster, while Tottenham avoided relegation leaving questions about Ben Davies's future according to former captain Gary Mabbutt. The PGA of America replaced its president after Don Rea Jr. faced criticism for delayed response to unruly fan behavior at the European Ryder Cup team.

Auto Racing

Felix Rosenqvist claimed the closest-ever Indianapolis 500 victory, securing his first oval win in dramatic fashion. Katherine Legge's attempt to become the first woman to complete "The Double" ended with an early crash in the Indianapolis. Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes teammate faces management questions after a disappointing Montreal finish. The Indy 500 guide provides everything needed for race day viewing.

Cricket & Rugby

Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached the IPL final as captain Rajat Patidar thrashed 93 not out against Gujarat, while Hampshire defeated Essex by 30 runs in the T20 Blast with Tristan Stubbs and Scott Currie starring. In women's cricket, Hampshire beat Essex by 23 runs despite Jodi Grewcock's 57 not out. Zak Crawley responded to England omission with a quickfire 75 off 41 balls for Kent. Munster fly-half Jack Crowley was ruled out of the United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Bulls with a hamstring injury.

Gaelic Games & Boxing

Tyrone edged Roscommon 3-16 to 2-18 as Ethan Jordan's last-gasp free secured victory, while manager Malachy O'Rourke said Frank McGuigan's passing made the team determined to perform in his honor. Tyrone defeated Roscommon again with a 3-16 to 2-18 scoreline. Gaelic football legend Frank McGuigan died at age 71, and Davy Fitzgerald parted ways with Antrim REF:8