Sports Zlatko Mateša resigns as Croatian Olympic Committee president after crisis in Croatian sport governance Zlatko Mateša has resigned as president of the Croatian Olympic Committee after months of debate over financial oversight, accountability among sports federations and trust in Croatian sport. The decision raises questions about HOO leadership, public funding controls and the next steps for national sport governance May 21, 2026 at 12:59 PM · Sports desk
Sports Canada World Cup 2026 costs rise above one billion dollars for just 13 FIFA tournament matches Canada will host 13 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver, but a parliamentary budget report estimates public spending at more than one billion Canadian dollars. The figures have intensified debate over security, stadium upgrades, host-city costs and the real economic legacy of the tournament May 21, 2026 at 9:50 AM · Sports desk
Sports Hajduk in the 2026/27 Europa League seeded only in the first qualifying round before a tougher draw Hajduk would be seeded in the first qualifying round of the 2026/27 Europa League according to current projections, but could move among the unseeded teams in the second round. A club coefficient of 10.000 offers a better opening draw, but not a secure path deeper into Europe May 21, 2026 at 9:07 AM · Sports desk
Sports Michelsen Beats Wawrinka in Two Tie-Breaks in Geneva to Reach ATP Quarterfinals Alex Michelsen defeated Stan Wawrinka 7-6(1), 7-6(4) in the Geneva Open round of 16. The young American handled the decisive points better, silenced the home crowd’s hopes and moved into the ATP quarterfinals against Learner Tien before the final build-up to Roland Garros May 21, 2026 at 8:54 AM · Sports desk
Sports Casper Ruud beats Raphael Collignon to reach Geneva ATP quarter-finals after tense opening set Casper Ruud defeated Raphael Collignon 7-6(2), 6-2 in the Geneva ATP round of 16. The Norwegian raised his level after a tight first set, controlled the clay-court rallies and moved into a quarter-final against Alexei Popyrin May 21, 2026 at 8:01 AM · Sports desk
Sports Rinderknech completes comeback against Djere in Geneva to reach ATP clay-court quarterfinal Arthur Rinderknech defeated Laslo Djere in the Geneva ATP round of 16 after a 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-1 comeback. The French player recovered from a slow start, won the crucial second-set tie-break and then dominated the final set on clay May 21, 2026 at 8:01 AM · Sports desk
Sports Jaume Munar beats Francisco Comesaña to reach ATP Geneva quarterfinals on clay before Roland Garros Jaume Munar defeated Francisco Comesaña 6-4, 6-4 in the ATP Geneva round of 16 to reach the quarterfinals against Mariano Navone. The Spaniard delivered a controlled clay-court performance, did not lose serve and confirmed solid form before Roland Garros May 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM · Sports desk
Sports Popyrin stuns top seed Fritz in Geneva and opens up the ATP draw with straight-sets win Alexei Popyrin reached the Gonet Geneva Open quarterfinals after defeating top seed Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4. The Australian found stronger rhythm on clay, removed the highest-ranked player from the upper half of the draw and set up a demanding meeting with Casper Ruud May 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM · Sports desk
Sports Navone beats Norrie in Geneva to reach ATP quarter-finals after composed straight-sets clay victory Mariano Navone defeated Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 in the last 16 of the ATP tournament in Geneva. The Argentine stayed composed on clay, stopped the third seed, reached the quarter-finals against Jaume Munar and confirmed strong form before the closing stretch of the clay season May 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM · Sports desk
Sports Learner Tien knocks out Stefanos Tsitsipas in Geneva after two tie-breaks to reach the quarter-finals Learner Tien defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Geneva Open round of 16, winning 7-6(4), 7-6(2). The young American stayed composed in both tie-breaks, claimed one of the standout wins of the day and moved into a quarter-final meeting with Alex Michelsen on clay May 21, 2026 at 7:59 AM · Sports desk
Sports Bublik beats Butvilas in straight sets to reach Geneva ATP quarterfinals on clay before Roland-Garros Alexander Bublik justified his seeding at the Geneva ATP tournament with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Edas Butvilas. The Kazakh player controlled the key moments, reached the quarterfinals without dropping a set, and ended the Lithuanian qualifier’s strong run after qualifying May 21, 2026 at 7:59 AM · Sports desk
Sports Darderi beats Hanfmann in tense Hamburg Open match to reach ATP 500 clay-court quarterfinals in Germany Luciano Darderi reached the ATP 500 Hamburg quarterfinals after defeating home player Yannick Hanfmann 7-6(7), 7-5. In a tense clay-court match, the first-set tie-break, composed late-game play and the Italian’s stability under pressure made the difference May 21, 2026 at 7:50 AM · Sports desk