Sports Race for the Croatian Olympic Committee presidency: Dragan Primorac and the post-Mateša election battle After Zlatko Mateša’s resignation, the Croatian Olympic Committee is heading into an extraordinary election, and Dragan Primorac’s expected candidacy could sharpen the race with Josip Varvodić. The focus is on federation support, the new HOO Council, a €64.5 million budget and the direction of Croatian Olympic sport through 2028 May 31, 2026 at 1:58 PM · Sports desk
Sports Barbir and Ilić could meet again in September after FNC middleweight title fight in Belgrade Dražen Forgač has opened the possibility of a quick rematch between Đani Barbir and Aleksandar Ilić after FNC 31 in Belgrade. Barbir defended the middleweight belt by first-round submission, and a potential September fight would again bring together two major regional MMA names May 31, 2026 at 1:40 PM · Sports desk
Sports Dani Olmo and Barcelona near improved contract after loyalty during registration crisis and LaLiga rules Dani Olmo could receive improved contract terms at Barcelona this summer as recognition for the trust he showed when returning to Camp Nou. The club wants to protect the Spanish international, who accepted the project despite financial limits, complex registration problems and stricter LaLiga rules May 31, 2026 at 1:39 PM · Sports desk
Sports Scotland lose Billy Gilmour before World Cup as Tyler Fletcher joins Steve Clarke’s squad Scotland have suffered a major blow before the World Cup after Billy Gilmour was ruled out with a knee injury from the match against Curaçao. Steve Clarke must reshape his midfield plans, while 19-year-old Manchester United midfielder Tyler Fletcher gets a chance on the biggest stage May 31, 2026 at 12:51 PM · Sports desk
Sports Marcus Rashford’s uncertain Barcelona future and Liverpool’s Iraola pursuit after Arne Slot’s Anfield exit Barcelona are weighing whether to keep Marcus Rashford permanently after his loan, while Liverpool are looking for a new manager following Arne Slot’s exit. The focus is on the Manchester United forward’s buy option, the financial terms of a transfer and Andoni Iraola as a possible choice for a more aggressive Anfield May 31, 2026 at 11:36 AM · Sports desk
Sports Berrettini beats Comesaña in a Roland-Garros five-set thriller to reach the last 16 in Paris showdown Matteo Berrettini reached the Roland-Garros last 16 after a dramatic 7-6, 5-7, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 win over Francisco Comesaña. The five-set marathon in Paris was decided by a tense super tie-break, as the Italian showed endurance, serving strength and composure in the key points of the third-round clay-court battle May 31, 2026 at 11:25 AM · Sports desk
Sports Aryna Sabalenka after Roland Garros win over Daria Kasatkina before major Naomi Osaka clash in Paris Aryna Sabalenka powered past Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 7-5 on the Paris clay to reach the Roland Garros fourth round. The top seed dominated the opening set, resisted pressure late in the second and moved toward a high-profile last-16 clash with Naomi Osaka as her Grand Slam campaign gathered pace on clay May 31, 2026 at 11:15 AM · Sports desk
Sports Stormers beat Cardiff 44-21 in Cape Town to reach United Rugby Championship semifinal against Leinster The Stormers beat Cardiff Rugby 44-21 at DHL Stadium in Cape Town to secure a United Rugby Championship semifinal against Leinster. Powerful scrum pressure, maul dominance and six tries carried the hosts past Cardiff, who briefly cut the gap to five points before their historic playoff run ended in South Africa May 31, 2026 at 11:15 AM · Sports desk
Sports Svitolina beats Korpatsch at Roland Garros, 6-2, 6-3 win sends her into the women’s fourth round Elina Svitolina continued her strong Roland Garros campaign with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Tamara Korpatsch. The Ukrainian player controlled the match on the Paris clay, punished her opponent’s service problems and secured a place in the women’s fourth round May 31, 2026 at 11:14 AM · Sports desk
Sports Madison Keys survives Victoria Mboko thriller to reach Roland-Garros fourth round in Paris Madison Keys defeated Victoria Mboko 6-3, 5-7, 7-5 in a dramatic third-round match at Roland-Garros in Paris. The American survived missed match points, a fierce Canadian comeback and a tense final-set finish to secure her place in the fourth round May 31, 2026 at 11:14 AM · Sports desk
Sports Naomi Osaka reaches Roland Garros fourth round after three-set thriller against Iva Jovic in Paris Naomi Osaka defeated Iva Jovic 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 in a tense Roland Garros match and reached the second week of the Paris Grand Slam for the first time. The clay-court battle featured two tie-breaks, Osaka’s powerful serve and strong resistance from the young American player May 31, 2026 at 11:14 AM · Sports desk
Sports Świątek vs Linette in Paris: Polish clash at Roland Garros and a straight-sets passage into the last 16 Iga Świątek defeated Magda Linette 6-4, 6-4 at Roland Garros to reach the last 16. The all-Polish match in Paris brought firm resistance from Linette, but the third seed controlled the key games better, used her return more effectively and confirmed form before a demanding meeting with Marta Kostyuk in the next round May 31, 2026 at 11:14 AM · Sports desk