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May 21, 2026 3:06 PM

Who are among the women’s contenders to look out for at the French Open?

The following are some of the contenders for the women's singles title at the French Open, which begins on Sunday: ELENA RYBAKINA (KAZAKHSTAN) * World ranking: 2 Two-time French Open quarter-finalist Rybakina started 2026 on a high note as she won...

May 21, 2026 3:38 PM

Swiatek seeks clay redemption as she targets fifth Roland Garros crown

Iga Swiatek heads into the French Open without a claycourt title since her Roland Garros triumph in 2024, but the Pole will still be among the leading contenders as she targets a seventh Grand Slam crown at her most successful major. The 24-year-old...

May 21, 2026 9:47 AM

IPL 2026: KKR keep playoff hopes alive with four wicket win over MI

Kolkata Knight Riders kept their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoff hopes alive with a four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens on Thursday, thanks to crucial knocks from Rovman Powell and Manish Pandey. With their sixth win in ...

May 20, 2026 10:22 AM

Bowlers beware, Sooryavanshi’s best yet to come – Langer

Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer is the latest to join the Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fan club, saying bowlers need to worry because the 15-year-old batting sensation is only going to improve. Hailed as a generational talent even before his i...

May 18, 2026 1:05 PM

Tennis-Sinner wins Italian Open to complete Masters collection

Jannik Sinner beat Norway’s Casper Ruud 6-4 6-4 in the Italian Open final on Sunday to complete a sweep of all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles, becoming only the second player after Novak Djokovic to achieve a career “Golden Masters”. World numbe...

May 18, 2026 10:48 AM

Vinicius lifts Real Madrid to 1-0 win over Sevilla with Mbappe back in starting role

Vinicius Jr's first-half strike earned Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Sevilla in LaLiga on Sunday, with forward Kylian Mbappe returning to the starting lineup after being controversially left out by manager Alvaro Arbeloa. Real stay second in the table on...

May 18, 2026 10:42 AM

West Ham on brink of relegation, United’s Fernandes equals assist record

West Ham United slipped perilously close to relegation after a bruising 3-1 Premier League defeat at Newcastle United on Sunday, a result that leaves their survival hopes hanging by a thread. Newcastle's William Osula struck twice and Nick Woltemade...

May 18, 2026 10:02 AM

FIFA says held positive talks with Iran’s FA ahead of World Cup

FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom held a constructive and positive meeting with Iran's FA (FFIRI) President Mehdi Taj on Saturday, he told Reuters, expressing confidence about the country's participation at this year's World Cup. Iran are sch...

May 18, 2026 9:51 AM

Tennis-Svitolina fights off Gauff to win third Italian Open title

Elina Svitolina signalled her French Open ambitions by battling past world number four Coco Gauff 6-4 6-7(3) 6-2 in the Italian Open final on Saturday to lift her first claycourt title of the season ahead of Roland Garros. Svitolina twice battled fr...

May 17, 2026 12:07 PM