Sports Anastasia Potapova stuns Coco Gauff at Roland Garros after dramatic comeback victory in Paris Anastasia Potapova delivered a major Roland Garros upset by defeating Coco Gauff 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 in Paris. The comeback victory sent Potapova into the fourth round and ended the defending champion’s run at one of the season’s biggest Grand Slam events May 31, 2026 at 11:13 AM · Sports desk
Sports Bulls crush Munster 45-14 in Pretoria to reach United Rugby Championship semi-final The Bulls powered past Munster 45-14 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria to reach the United Rugby Championship semi-final against Glasgow Warriors. Embrose Papier scored twice, Handré Pollard was clinical from the tee and the South African side’s physical dominance ended Munster’s season in a one-sided quarter-final May 31, 2026 at 11:04 AM · Sports desk
Sports Leinster rout Lions 59-10 in URC quarter-final and reach Dublin semi-final with dominant nine-try display Leinster beat the Lions 59-10 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the United Rugby Championship quarter-final, scoring nine tries in a forceful response after their European final defeat. The home side controlled the tempo from the start, reached the semi-finals, highlighted Sam Prendergast and James Lowe, and set up a meeting with the Stormers May 31, 2026 at 11:04 AM · Sports desk
Sports Melsungen beat Flensburg 37-30 to reach an all-German EHF European League final against Kiel MT Melsungen stunned SG Flensburg-Handewitt 37-30 in Hamburg to reach the EHF European League Men final against THW Kiel. Roberto Parrondo’s team broke the defending champions with a dominant second half, key saves from Nebojša Simić and a powerful scoring display by Dainis Kristopans May 31, 2026 at 11:04 AM · Sports desk
Sports Kiel reaches EHF European League final after dramatic win over Montpellier in Hamburg THW Kiel defeated Montpellier 29-28 in the Winamax EHF Finals semifinal in Hamburg and secured a place in the EHF European League final. Eric Johansson scored the decisive goal, while goalkeeper Andreas Wolff sealed the victory with crucial saves in the final seconds May 31, 2026 at 11:04 AM · Sports desk
Sports Scotland beat Curaçao 4-1 after Hampden Park comeback in key friendly warm-up before 2026 FIFA World Cup Scotland defeated Curaçao 4-1 at Hampden Park in Glasgow in a friendly that began with the visitors in front and ended as a convincing home comeback. Lawrence Shankland scored twice, Findlay Curtis netted his first international goal and Jürgen Locadia’s red card changed the rhythm of the match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup May 31, 2026 at 11:03 AM · Sports desk
Sports Elisa Balsamo takes pink jersey after Lorena Wiebes disqualification at Giro d’Italia Women opener Elisa Balsamo was confirmed as the official winner of the opening stage of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women from Cesenatico to Ravenna after Lorena Wiebes, first across the line in the sprint, was disqualified over a bike-weight rule breach. The Italian rider took the first pink jersey ahead of Lara Gillespie and Chiara Consonni May 31, 2026 at 11:03 AM · Sports desk
Sports Vingegaard wins Piancavallo and strengthens Giro d’Italia lead before final stage in Rome Jonas Vingegaard won stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia from Gemona del Friuli to Piancavallo, reinforcing his hold on the pink jersey. The Dane claimed the final major mountain test ahead of Felix Gall and Jai Hindley, taking a commanding overall lead into the closing stage in Rome May 31, 2026 at 11:02 AM · Sports desk
Sports OKTAGON launches anti-doping programme as first MMA fighter tests start in Bratislava and Cologne under WADA rules OKTAGON will introduce an anti-doping programme for its MMA fighters in June, with the first tests at OKTAGON 89 in Bratislava and further controls in Cologne. The initiative is linked to the Czech anti-doping system, starts with a focus on stimulants and includes disqualification, suspensions and financial sanctions May 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM · Sports desk
Sports WWE European Summer Tour Rome tickets: Cody Rhodes, GUNTHER and Street Fight live at Palazzo dello Sport Looking for tickets to WWE European Summer Tour in Rome? On 6 June 2026 at Palazzo dello Sport, see Cody Rhodes vs GUNTHER, Jacob Fatu vs Solo Sikoa in a Street Fight, and Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca for the Women's Intercontinental Championship. Buy tickets for a live wrestling night in the Italian capital May 31, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Sports IOC President Kirsty Coventry under pressure over Olympic athlete pay and growing money debate in sport Kirsty Coventry’s stance against paying Olympians has reopened the debate over money in Olympic sport. Athletes are pointing to training costs, travel expenses and financial pressure, while the IOC defends its solidarity model, scholarships and wider revenue distribution ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games May 31, 2026 at 10:44 AM · Sports desk
Sports UFC Fight Night Las Vegas tickets for Muhammad vs Bonfim, Allen vs Shahbazyan and Meta APEX fight card Looking for tickets to UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas? Belal Muhammad and Gabriel Bonfim headline the action at Meta APEX, with Brendan Allen vs Edmen Shahbazyan as co-main and a card built around welterweight pressure, grappling threats, and tactical adjustments May 31, 2026 at 10:40 AM