Roland-Garros: Adolfo Vallejo sparks furor with sexist claim that his match should have had a male umpire
After a dramatic five-set loss to 17-year-old Moïse Kouame at Roland-Garros, Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo ignited a firestorm by insisting that 'this sort of match needs to be umpired by a man.'
Giro d'Italia 2026: Jonas Vingegaard wins Stage 16 in solo breakaway, extends overall lead to over four minutes
Jonas Vingegaard attacked 6.5 km from the summit finish in Carì, Switzerland, to win his fourth mountain stage of this Giro d'Italia and tighten his grip on the maglia rosa.
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner collapses in scorching heat, exits French Open in stunning second-round upset
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner suffered a physical breakdown under intense Paris heat, losing to Juan Manuel Cerundolo after leading two sets to love and seeing his 30-match winning streak snapped.
Wembanyama silenced as Thunder push Spurs to brink of elimination in Western Conference finals
Victor Wembanyama delivered a muted 20-point performance and skipped postgame media duties as the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 to move one win from the NBA Finals.
Knicks sweep Cavaliers 4-0 to reach first NBA Finals since 1999, extending playoff win streak to 11 games
The New York Knicks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 to complete a 4-0 sweep and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.
Sinner Cruises Past Tabur in Straight Sets at Scorching Roland Garros Opener
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner launched his bid for a maiden Roland Garros title with a commanding 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 victory over French wild card Clément Tabur, as a punishing heatwave gripped the tournament.
End of an Era: Two-Time Ballon d’Or Winner Alexia Putellas Departs Barcelona After 14 Trophy-Laden Years
Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d'Or winner and Barcelona's most decorated footballer, announced she will leave the club this summer after 14 seasons, closing a chapter that saw her win 38 trophies and transform the women's game.
Paul McCartney's 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane': A Nostalgic Journey Back to Pre-Fame Liverpool and a Possible Farewell
At 83, Paul McCartney releases his 18th solo album, a deeply personal and nostalgic reflection on his childhood in Liverpool before the Beatles, sparking discussions about whether this is his final musical statement.
Barcelona agree £70m deal with Newcastle for England winger Anthony Gordon
Barcelona have reached an agreement with Newcastle United to sign England winger Anthony Gordon in a deal worth around £70 million plus bonuses, beating Bayern Munich to his signature.
NBA Playoffs: Wembanyama's Spurs Dominate Thunder 118-91, Force Game 7 in Western Conference Finals
Victor Wembanyama delivered a 28-point, 10-rebound masterpiece as the San Antonio Spurs crushed the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 on Thursday night, tying the Western Conference Finals at 3-3 and setting up a winner-take-all Game 7.
Sinner's Body Betrays Him Again: World No. 1 Collapses at Roland Garros in Stunning Upset
Jannik Sinner was leading two sets to love and 4-0 in the third before a sudden physical collapse allowed Juan Manuel Cerundolo to stage a historic comeback, reigniting concerns about the world No. 1's chronic fragility.
Real Madrid presidential election set for 7 June as Pérez and Riquelme launch campaigns
Real Madrid's Electoral Board has officially scheduled the club's presidential election for Sunday, 7 June 2026, with voting to take place at the basketball pavilion in Valdebebas. Incumbent Florentino Pérez will face businessman Enrique Riquelme in the first contested election in 20 years.