Casper Ruud struggled with the heat during his first-round win over Roman Safiullin at the French Open. Temperatures reached 33C, creating uncomfortable conditions. Ruud, a two-time runner-up at Roland Garros, said he felt like he was ‘walking around like a zombie’.
Daniil Medvedev has suffered a first-round defeat at Roland Garros. He lost in five sets to Adam Walton. Medvedev alluded to reasons for his struggles at the tournament but declined to elaborate.
Solly March is poised to leave Brighton & Hove Albion after the club agreed to let him go this summer. Seven Premier League clubs, including Newcastle and Everton, are reportedly interested in signing the winger. March’s availability on a free transfer has sparked significant interest.
Jessica Pegula is set to face Kimberly Birrell in the first round of the French Open. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, at Roland-Garros. Coverage of the 2026 French Open will be available on TNT and truTV, with streaming on HBO Max.
Jonathan Dos Santos’ future with América is uncertain. He is considering whether to renew his contract for another six months or retire. The club’s management are keen to convince him to stay.
Christian Gonzalez’s contract extension with the New England Patriots may be delayed. Gonzalez is considered one of the best corners in the league. His representatives might be waiting to see the outcome of Devon Witherspoon’s extension talks with the Seattle Seahawks before agreeing to a deal.
Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp have announced the death of former academy player Victor Udoh. Udoh, aged 21, spent time in Southampton’s academy and also played for Antwerp’s first team. He also played for Czech second tier side Ceske Budejovice.
The Supreme Court has rejected the NFL’s attempt to move Brian Flores’ racial discrimination claims into arbitration controlled by the league. Flores, the former Miami Dolphins head coach and current Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator, has accused the NFL of systematic discrimination against Black coaches. The lawsuit seeks changes within the NFL regarding the hiring and termination of Black coaches and general managers.
St Etienne and Nice meet in the first leg of the French play-off final for a spot in Ligue 1. St Etienne, a powerhouse in the 1970s, have spent recent seasons in the second tier. Nice, after European qualification in recent years, finished third from bottom this season.
Denny Hamlin has offered praise to Kyle Busch, a change from their history of verbal sparring. This comes after Busch experienced improved performances with his new crew chief, Andy Street. Hamlin acknowledged Busch’s talent, even placing him on NASCAR’s Mount Rushmore.
