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Last updated: June 7, 2026, 2:47 AM ET

Horse Racing

Golden Tempo’s victory in the third leg of the Triple Crown came five weeks after the Kentucky Derby, extending trainer Cherie DeVaux’s legacy as she secured the fastest time in the Belmont Stakes. The filly’s 1‑length win over the field, paced by jockey Luis Saez, marked the first time a filly has taken the Belmont since 1945, giving DeVaux the most career wins among female trainers with 18 victories in 2024. Golden Tempo wins

Tennis

Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli met in an unanticipated French Open final after both upset higher‑seeded opponents in the semifinals. Zverev entered the match on a 12‑match winning streak, while Cobolli’s run included a 6‑4, 6‑3 win over world No. 3 Novak Djokovic. Analysts predict the match will hinge on Zverev’s serve efficiency, which hovered at 70% last month, versus Cobolli’s aggressive baseline play. Zverev vs. Cobolli

Mixed Martial Arts

Welterweight Gabriel Bonfim, 20‑1, delivered a decisive performance against former champion Belal Muhammad, 24‑6, at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Bonfim knocked Muhammad down twice in the second round, finishing with a rear‑naked choke at 3:12. The bout’s 1‑minute 45‑second finish earned Bonfim a Performance of the Night bonus and vaulted him to 20‑1 on the record books. Bonfim tops Muhammad

College Baseball

During West Virginia’s super regional game, a sudden wind shift toppled a spectator tent near Kendrick Family Ballpark, injuring at least five fans. The incident prompted an immediate evacuation of the stadium’s south side and a review of temporary structure safety protocols by the NCAA. West Virginia’s coach, Mike Shinn, emphasized the importance of rapid response teams during the post‑game press conference. Storm injures fans

Basketball

Mystics coach Sydney Johnson was ejected late in the game after a heated exchange with officials, leading to police escorting him off the court following a blowout loss to the host Dream. Johnson’s departure sparked a brief bench walkout by the team, but the Mystics remained composed, securing a 112‑88 victory. The incident reignited discussions about coaching conduct rules under the WNBA’s new disciplinary framework. Johnson ejected

NASCAR

Richard Childress publicly addressed the status of Kyle Busch’s contract at the Michigan Indy Speedway event, where he was expected to announce an extension. Instead, Childress used the platform to discuss the broader strategic direction of Richard Childress Racing, citing Busch’s two‑time Cup Series champion status as a cornerstone for future sponsorship deals. The announcement came amid speculation that Busch might explore ownership opportunities elsewhere. Childress addresses contract