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Last updated: May 9, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Tennis & Cycling Shocks

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered an unexpected setback in Rome, losing in straight sets to Sorana Cirstea in the Italian Open third round, marking her second defeat in just three matches on clay. The tennis upset occurred as cycling saw major drama at the Giro d'Italia, where Britain’s Adam Yates lost nearly 14 minutes to his rivals on Stage 2 following a severe crash involving approximately 30 riders on a slick descent, severely jeopardizing his general classification hopes following the pile-up.

Rugby & Rugby League Showdowns

In international rugby union, France delivered a dominant performance against Scotland, running in 11 tries to secure a comprehensive bonus-point victory that now sets up a winner-take-all clash against England next weekend. Meanwhile, the Rugby League Challenge Cup saw Wigan Warriors advance to their third final appearance in five years after a magnificent defensive effort shut out fierce derby rivals St Helens, sealing the victory with six tries of their own during the semi-final.