General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: May 31, 2026, 5:49 AM ET

Tennis – French Open Shockwaves Defending champion Coco Gauff exited in the fourth round, extending a run of early upsets that has left the women’s draw wide open. Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round for the first time in her career, setting up a showdown with world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, while Jade Jones turned to boxing after citing her ADHD diagnosis as a catalyst for the sport switch. In the men’s draw, João Fonseca stunned Novak Djokovic to claim a breakthrough title, and Zachary Svajda honored his late father with a fourth‑round berth on what would have been his 61st birthday. The French Open also sparked debate after Katie Boulter’s loss left Britain without a singles quarter‑finalist, prompting calls to remove on‑court sponsorship boards following a player injury Katie Boulter’s exit.

Tennis – Record‑Setting Performances Amanda Serrano matched Christy Martin’s KO record at the MVPW‑0 event, while Stephanie Han retained her belt and Holly Holm proved she still belongs among the elite, setting the stage for a highly anticipated rematch. Sorana Cirstea delivered a 6‑0, 6‑0 rout to reach the French Open fourth round, underscoring her late‑career resurgence. Meanwhile, Frances Tiafoe survived a five‑setter against Jaime Faria, later recounting a fan’s racket snatch on Instagram Tiafoe’s racket recovered.

Boxing – Weekend Showdowns The Han‑Holm rematch drew pre‑fight analysis from former champions, with Christy Martin and others weighing in and ESPN’s must‑watch guide highlighting the bout. In London, Adam Azim secured a stoppage win to reaffirm his world‑title aspirations, while veteran Holly Holm demonstrated she still belongs by defending her belt against Han.

Rally – WRC Momentum Elfyn Evans extended his lead to 20 points after clinching victory in Rally Japan, marking his third win in four years and positioning him as the frontrunner at the season’s halfway mark.

Rugby – URC Quarter‑Finals Leinster routed the Lions with nine tries to book a semi‑final spot, while the Stormers defeated Cardiff and will travel to Dublin for a semi‑final against Leinster. The Bulls overpowered Munster and Glasgow Warriors won a hard‑fought match to set up the final four, leaving the URC landscape reshaped ahead of the weekend.

Rugby – Club Triumphs Wigan Warriors claimed their 22nd Challenge Cup with Bevan French scoring on his return, and Saracens beat Harlequins to boost playoff hopes, giving director Mark McCall a victorious farewell. Newcastle completed a record comeback to stun Sale Sharks, denting the English club’s Champions Cup ambitions.

Motorsport – Giro Highlights Sepp Kuss earned his first Giro stage as teammate Jonas Vingegaard closed in on the overall title, while Paul Magnier secured a third stage win in a sprint finish, reinforcing his sprint specialist reputation.

Boxing – Light‑Heavyweight Return Dmitry Bivol defended his unified crown with a dominant win over Michael Eifert in Russia, marking a successful comeback after a 15‑month layoff.

College Baseball – WCWS Drama Megan Grant broke UCLA’s career homer record and later added a 41st homer in the NCAA season, while Ava Kuszak hit a walk‑off homer to lift Nebraska past Arkansas. The Huskers extended their winning streak with a 10th‑inning walk‑off, and Alabama rallied to defeat UCLA after Grant’s record‑setting performance.

Women’s Cricket – Netball Surge Sophie Fawns scored the final‑second winner to crown Manchester Thunder as regular‑season champions, and Gracie Smith earned her first England Roses call at age, highlighting the pipeline of talent in the sport.

Basketball – Front‑Office Moves Mike Gansey accepted the 76ers’ president role after a multiyear deal, signaling a strategic shift for Philadelphia, while the Knicks prepared for a clash with the Spurs in a matchup that could influence early‑season standings.

Mixed Martial Arts – UFC Expansion The UFC announced construction of a White House venue for a June 14 event UFC White House buzz, underscoring the promotion’s push into high‑profile political settings.