Zheng Qinwen faces a potentially difficult draw at the French Open after dropping out of the top 50 in the world rankings. The drop means she will be unseeded for the Grand Slam event. She could face top players like Aryna Sabalenka or Iga Swiatek in the early rounds.
Jasmine Paolini will not defend her French Open doubles title with Sara Errani. Paolini, the 13th seed in singles, is dealing with a foot injury that forced an early exit from the Italian Open. Concerns are growing about her participation in the singles competition.
Matteo Berrettini is struggling for form ahead of the French Open. This could make his matchup against Marton Fucsovics more competitive than expected. Berrettini last played at the French Open in 2021, losing to Djokovic in the quarterfinals.
Cremonese have been relegated from Serie A after a challenging second half of the season. Their fate was sealed despite a late push in their final match, fuelled by Vardy and Bonazzoli. The change in coaching staff and January transfer market additions proved insufficient to alter their trajectory.
Manchester City is holding an open top bus parade to mark the success of the men’s, women’s and academy teams this season. The celebration acknowledges the men’s FA Cup trophy and Carabao Cup, the Women’s Super League trophy and the FA Youth Cup. The parade also provides an opportunity for fans to bid farewell to Pep Guardiola.
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira has admitted uncertainty over Elliot Anderson’s future at the club, amid reported interest from Manchester United. Anderson is said to be high on United’s midfield shortlist as a potential replacement for Casemiro. Manchester City are also reportedly hopeful of signing the 23-year-old.
Joao Fonseca received a code violation for ball abuse during his first-round match against Luka Pavlovic at the French Open. The 19-year-old Brazilian smashed a ball into the stands after losing a point in the first-set tiebreaker. Despite the violation and the crowd’s reaction, Fonseca recovered to win the match in three sets.
The Isle of Man TT, a renowned motorcycle road racing event, is set to take place from Monday, 25 May to Saturday, 6 June. The event is held on the 37.73-mile Mountain Course. Michael Dunlop, with a record 33 wins, and Peter Hickman are expected to be key contenders.
Tottenham Hotspur narrowly avoided Premier League relegation, securing their status with a 1-0 win over Everton. However, Gary Neville has branded their season “pathetic”, calling for a thorough review of the club’s ownership and performance. Roberto De Zerbi is planning to build a ‘dream’ team.
The Indianapolis Colts face a challenging start to their 2026 schedule. Matchups against the Ravens, Chiefs, Texans, and Steelers headline a difficult first half of the season. A road game against Jacksonville also looms large in Week 8.
