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Last updated: May 5, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Tennis & Road Racing

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suggested player action is inevitable in the ongoing dispute over Grand Slam prize money distribution, asserting that athletes will boycott one of the four majors "at some point" if financial demands are not met. Separately, the high-demand London Marathon saw a record 1.3 million entrants apply for the 2025 race, scheduled for April 25th, demonstrating persistent global interest in mass participation running events despite high entry costs. In motorcycle racing, Davey Todd will miss the 2026 event after the Chief Medical Officer ruled his recovery from a Daytona crash insufficient for him to compete safely in the North West 200 international road race.

Rugby Union Administration & Team News

England's Rugby Football Union demanded performance improvements from head coach Steve Borthwick following the team's most disappointing Six Nations performance on record, even while publicly backing his tenure. The search for a new national selector is entering its final phase as the RFU conducts in-person interviews this week to fill the administrative role. Meanwhile, the England Women's team will field an altered back-three combination for their Six Nations fixture against Italy on Saturday, featuring Emma Sing, Ellie Kildunne, and Mia Venner in the starting lineup. Adding to the administrative friction, a French broadcaster pushed back on criticism from Bath boss Johann van Graan concerning officiating, stating the Video Assistant Referee operates based on the official's subjective interpretation of the play.