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Last updated: May 25, 2026, 11:52 PM ET

French Open

Learner Tien continues his ascent at Roland Garros as one of the best hopes for American men's tennis, carrying a nation's expectations into the second round. Meanwhile, French veteran Gael Monfils played his final match at the tournament on Monday, drawing tributes from fellow players who called him "a true inspiration" to generations of tennis players. Former finalist Casper Ruud narrowly avoided heatstroke in his opening victory, describing his condition as "like a zombie" as he battled the stifling Paris heat to advance.

College Football Playoff

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey acknowledged the lack of unanimity among conference schools regarding the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff expansion, telling reporters the divide "doesn't bother me." The comments come as the conference remains divided on the format, with several athletic directors expressing concerns about the impact on regular-season scheduling and conference championship games.

College Baseball & Softball

UCLA earned the top seed for the NCAA baseball tournament, rewarded for a dominant wire-to-wire regular season that saw the Bruins control the national rankings throughout. The program enters the tournament as the clear favorite seeking its first national championship since 2013. In softball, the Women's College World Series field is set with eight teams vying for the national title in Oklahoma City beginning this week.

MLB

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, though a Dominican Republic judge ruled Monday he will not serve a prison sentence. The ruling marks a significant development in one of baseball's most high-profile off-field controversies. As the trade season approaches, executives are monitoring several X factors including unexpected sellers and the health status of ace Tarik Skubal, with the next six weeks expected to define the deadline landscape.

Lacrosse & Motorsports

Princeton captured its first NCAA men's lacrosse championship since 2001, dominating Notre Dame 16-9 in Monday's final behind Chad Palumbo's four first-half goals and a hat trick from Colin Burns. The Tigers' victory ends a 24-year drought and marks the program's 11th overall title. At the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana baseball coach Curt Cignetti led the field on an honorary lap ahead of Sunday's race, while eight spectators and a rider were hospitalized following a crash during TT practice at Parliament Square.