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Last updated: May 17, 2026, 2:52 PM ET

Tennis

Winning the Italian Open in Rome, Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man to claim the title in 50 years and etched his name into tennis history as only the second player ever, after Novak Djokovic, to conquer all nine Masters 1000 events. The Rome champion's milestone caps a dominant European clay-court campaign that has firmly established Sinner as the tour's top performer heading into Roland Garros.

Women's Rugby

England overcame France in Bordeaux to clinch an eighth successive Women's Six Nations title, combining clinical accuracy with composure before a raucous record crowd. The victory securing England's run extends their dominance in the competition and marks another commanding chapter for the program.

Rugby League

Leicester Tigers sealed a 47-33 victory over Sale Sharks to book their place in the Premiership play-offs, with a decisive second-half surge providing the cushion needed to end any uncertainty about their post-season hopes.

Cycling

Jonas Vingegaard claimed his second stage win at the Giro d'Italia on stage nine, edging closer to leader Afonso Eulalio as the Danish rider powered to the line on what proved to be the most aggressive day of racing yet in the Dolomites.

Rugby Legacy

The sport mourned one of its most enduring figures as Scott Hastings passed away at 61, remembered as one of Scotland's finest and most beloved rugby union players whose name remains synonymous with the country's sporting identity.