General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: June 4, 2026, 5:55 PM ET

Tennis - French Open

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam final by defeating Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 in the French Open semifinals, setting up a championship match against Spain's Paula Badosa. The 17-year-old's dominant straight-sets victory continued a remarkable run that began with her opening the tournament as the women's favorite in betting markets. Meanwhile, qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her dream run by beating Anna Kalinskaya to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal, just one win away from an unthinkable title after coming through what she described as the darkest period of her life. On the men's side, Matteo Arnaldi ousted Frances Tiafoe to make it three Italians in the quarterfinals, while Flavio Cobolli beat No. 4 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up an all-Italian semifinal against Arnaldi. Britain's Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara booked their place in Saturday's men's doubles final after reaching the semifinals, continuing their bid for a third Grand Slam title together.

Cricket - England Test Restart

Ollie Robinson's dream return to England Test cricket breathed life into the post-Ashes rebuild as he took three wickets in his first over for England in more than two years during the opening day against New Zealand. The seamer credited his comeback to rediscovering his love of the game after a lengthy absence, while Shoaib Bashir was backed as England's first-choice spinner for the first Test after being overlooked during the entire Ashes series. However, Jofra Archer may not be ready for the second Test following his stint at the Indian Premier League, and captain Ben Stokes warned that players could abandon international cricket if England takes a hardline stance on the Indian Premier League. Stokes also insisted England does not need massive change despite their 4-1 Ashes hammering in Australia.

Rugby Union Transfer Drama

England star Ellie Kildunne confirmed she will leave Harlequins after being a figurehead for the Red Roses' Rugby World Cup win last year, saying she did not want or plan to exit and does not know where she will play next season. The full-back's departure comes amid uncertainty about her future in the sport's top flight. Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row Fergus Slattery died aged 77, with Blackrock College announcing the passing of the former international. Additionally, Jacques Nienaber cast doubt on his Leinster future claiming he does not feel valued by the media and fans in Ireland, while Argentina lock Matias Alemanno is among 12 first-teamers leaving Gloucester at season's end.

NBA Finals Opener

The New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 108-105 in the opening game of the NBA Finals at the AT&T Center. New York's late run proved decisive in a tightly contested series opener that gave them home-court advantage. Curtis Blair will work the NBA Finals for the first time in his career after spending days anxiously checking his email awaiting referee assignments. The matchup features uniform storylines with both teams sporting distinct color schemes throughout the championship series.

Cycling - Giro d'Italia Women

Elisa Balsamo won her fourth consecutive sprint stage at the Giro d'Italia Women, finishing ahead of Maggie Coles-Lyster and Georgia Baker on stage six to extend her remarkable streak. The Italian sprinter capitalized on four opportunities to claim victories, while Demi Vollering won stage five to move second in the overall standings. Anna Van der Breggen claimed the leader's pink jersey after winning the 12.7km individual time trial, demonstrating her strength against the clock. Michael Dunlop powered to victory in the first Supersport race at the Isle of Man TT, securing his 34th win at the road race and extending his records.

College Sports & Football

Ohio State agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle hundreds of legal claims from former student athletes who alleged sexual abuse decades ago by a university doctor. Former Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic, the No. 1 player in the transfer portal, committed to Kentucky as the Wildcats joined Kansas and UNC in the top 25 rankings. Nick Saban appeared before Congress to support the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, which he said would "bring order to a system that badly needs fixing" in the NIL and transfer portal era. The SEC and Big Ten jointly opposed the college sports bill, releasing a statement saying they do not support the current version. EA Sports College Football 27 will feature Lacy, Toney and Moore on the cover along with Curt Cignetti, Jayden Maiava and Colin Simmons.

Baseball & Softball

Russell Wilson announced his retirement after 14 NFL seasons at age, ending a career that included leading the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl win in 2014. Teagan Kavan pitched a complete-game three-hitter as Texas opened the Women's College World Series championship round with a 7-3 victory over Florida State. Katie Stewart hit her fourth home run in as many games during the decisive win that put Texas within reach of a repeat title. Texas Tech defeated top-seeded Alabama twice behind NiJaree Canady's dominant performance to advance to the championship series against Texas, creating the first title rematch since 2019.

Boxing & Combat Sports

Dmitry Bivol reclaimed the top spot at light heavyweight after ending a 15-month layoff, returning atop the rankings in the latest ESPN pound-for-pound list. Amanda Serrano made history in the women's rankings though questions remain about whether it was enough to move her up the pound-for-pound list. Ryan Garcia's next fight heads the boxing storylines along with Jesse Rodriguez's road to Naoya Inoue and Oleksandr Usyk's looming decision. The UFC unveiled a 92-foot-tall structure at the White House for their event, which President Donald Trump said may remain standing because it is "attractive to a lot of people."

Golf & Motorsports

Scottie Scheffler made his first visit to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, which will host the 126th U.S. Open from June 18-21 as he seeks a career Grand Slam. The Memorial Tournament presents betting opportunities with specific traits that gamblers should target. Andrew Benson assessed whether 2026 rules will change the character of the Monaco Grand Prix, where overtaking is traditionally most difficult. Ferrari's prospects at Monaco face key questions ahead of the street circuit race, with the Italian team looking to capitalize on their strengths.

Snooker & Track

Former world champion Ken Doherty announced his retirement from professional snooker, ending his 36-year career in the sport. Northern Ireland defender Ruairi McConville said upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France provide a chance "to impress Michael O'Neill and show him what you can do." Meanwhile, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association overturned a disqualification for a Mallard Creek track athlete who celebrated his school's state title by flashing five fingers as he crossed the finish line.