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Last updated: June 1, 2026, 2:47 AM ET

College World Series Upsets Makoa Sniffen’s walk‑off single in the 10th inning propelled Saint Mary’s to a 6‑5 win, eliminating top‑seed UCLA and snapping the Bruins’ 51‑6 run ouster. A day later, Kaitlyn Terry delivered the decisive RBI for Texas Tech, edging UCLA 8‑7 in nine innings and sending the Red Raiders further into the tournament go‑ahead RBI. Meanwhile, defending champion Texas shattered Jordy Frahm’s no‑hit bid in the sixth and rallied on Katie Stewart’s three‑run homer to oust Nebraska 5‑2, keeping the Longhorns alive in Oklahoma City no‑hit broken.

Tennis Momentum Shifts Rafael Jodar advanced to his first Grand Slam quarterfinal, joining 19‑year‑old Joao Fonseca, who also reached the French Open quarters after defeating Casper Ruud, reinforcing the tournament’s youthful surge quarterfinal berth. Coco Gauff’s second‑round exit added to a string of upsets, leaving the French Open field wide open and prompting speculation on the next champion upset exit.

NBA and WNBA Developments Becky Hammon notched her 150th win in her 205th game, becoming the second‑fastest coach in WNBA history as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Golden State Valkyries 91‑81 150th win. In the NBA, the Knicks entered a high‑stakes clash with the Spurs, with analysts highlighting the Knicks’ recent hot streak against a rising Spurs squad ahead of Game 1 on Wednesday previewed matchup. Off the court, Mike Gansey signed a multiyear contract to become president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, ending his tenure as Cleveland’s general manager and signaling a strategic shift for both franchises new president.

International Soccer and Golf Highlights Wales’ senior team suffered a World Cup miss, leaving defender Neco Williams visibly disappointed and underscoring concerns about the nation’s pathway, a point echoed by advocates calling for improved under‑21 and under‑23 women’s programs missed World Cup. In golf, Joaquin Niemann clinched his first LIV title of the year with a 3‑under, winning a playoff on the first extra hole against Talor Gooch and securing his eighth career LIV victory, the league‑leading total for 2026 playoff win.