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Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk (right) hugs compatriot Elina Svitolina after winning their quarterfinal match at the French Open in Paris on Tuesday.

TENNIS

Jun 3, 2026

Shadow of war looms large over French Open as semifinal lineup takes shape

Tension has lingered since the opening week, driven by the fact that Ukrainians must compete against opponents from Russia and Belarus while their homeland faces bombardment.

Naomi Osaka in action during her fourth round match against Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open in Paris on Monday

TENNIS

Jun 2, 2026

Osaka finds peace in defeat as Sabalenka ends Paris run

The 28-year-old left Paris describing herself as “enlightened” and at peace with the emotional swings that once ‌consumed her ‌career.

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning her fourth round match against Japan's Naomi Osaka in Paris on Monday.

TENNIS

Jun 2, 2026

Relentless Sabalenka beats Osaka to reach French Open quarters

The Belarusian recovered from a ragged opening to extend her remarkable consistency at majors, where she has reached at least the quarter-finals in her last 14 appearances.

Lindsey Vonn reacts after crashing as she competes in the women's downhill race part of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2025-2026, in Crans Montana, Switzerland, on Friday.

OLYMPICS / Alpine skiing

Feb 4, 2026

Vonn’s downhill bid after ACL tear is remarkable but possible, says expert

The 41-year-old American revealed on Tuesday that she had completely ruptured her ACL in a crash at Crans Montana last Friday.

The ski jumping stadium in Predazzo, Italy, which will be used for the Milano-Cortina Olympic Games, pictured on Dec. 23.

OLYMPICS

Jan 7, 2026

Milano-Cortina Olympics back on track as concerns over snow ease

Italian authorities and organizers have faced mounting scrutiny over delays, funding gaps and climate-related risks ahead of the Games.

Atalanta midfielder Yunus Musah (left) and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Joao Neves fight for the ball during their Champions League match on Wednesday in Paris.

SOCCER

Sep 18, 2025

PSG overwhelms Atalanta 4-0 in Champions League opener

Marquinhos opened the scoring inside the first three minutes, and PSG followed that up with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes and substitute Goncalo Ramos.

Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium as the overall leader of the Tour de France on Saturday in Jura.

MORE SPORTS / Cycling

Jul 27, 2025

One of the hardest Tours, Pogacar says, as he moves to brink of fourth win

The defending champion leads Jonas Vingegaard by 4:24 in the general classification heading into Stage 21, which will feature a spectacular finale in Paris.

Tadej Pogacar leads rival Jonas Vingegaard during the ascent of La Plagne on Friday in the French Alps.

MORE SPORTS / Cycling

Jul 26, 2025

Master Pogacar has Tour de France peloton under his thumb

The contrast with Pogacar’s almost effortless style on the last mountain day was striking as the three-time champion controlled his chief rival.

A protester runs onto the road near the finish of Stage 11 of the Tour de France on July 16.

MORE SPORTS / Cycling

Jul 24, 2025

Activists protest Gaza war during Tour de France and call for Israeli team ban

Dozens of pro-Palestinian activists waved flags and unfurled banners on Wednesday as the Tour de France peloton rode through Dieulefit.

Ineos-Grenadiers rider Thymen Arensman crosses the finish line to win Stage 14 of the Tour de France on Saturday in the Pyrenees mountains of southwestern France.

MORE SPORTS / Cycling

Jul 20, 2025

Thymen Arensman gives Ineos something to cheer about at Tour as doping cloud hangs

Slovenian Tadej Pogacar retained the overall leader’s yellow jersey as he took second place by beating chief rival Jonas Vingegaard.

Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium after winning the 13th stage of the Tour de France in the the Pyrenees mountains on Friday.

MORE SPORTS / Cycling

Jul 19, 2025

Dominant Pogacar not in a giving mood as Tour lead swells

After storming to his fourth stage victory, the three-time Tour de France winner dismissed the idea that he should back off to spare his competitors.

Tadej Pogacar (right) and Jonas Vingegaard in action during Stage 12 of the Tour de France on Thursday

MORE SPORTS / Cycling

Jul 18, 2025

Vingegaard and team get a taste of their own medicine on the Tour

Vingegaard was left shattered by Pogacar’s brutal attack in the climb up to Hautacam in the 12th stage, leaving the two-time champion 3:31 behind his rival in the standings.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe comes onto the pitch after a substitution on Tuesday.

SOCCER

Jul 2, 2025

Mbappe edging closer to full fitness as Real reaches last eight

Mbappe made his long-awaited debut in the tournament as a second-half substitute following a bout of gastroenteritis that sidelined him during the group stage.

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi shoots against Al-Ahly on Saturday.

SOCCER

Jun 17, 2025

Healthy crowds and ‘Messi mania’ lift Club World Cup, but quality gap shows

The opening weekend largely delivered what FIFA had hoped for: Vibrant crowds and global representation.

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates her victory over Iga Swiatek during their women's singles semi-final match on day 12 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on Thursday.

TENNIS

Jun 6, 2025

Sabalenka downs holder Swiatek to set up French Open final with Gauff

The Belarusian will face 2022 finalist Gauff in Saturday’s showcase match after the American crushed French hopes with a straight-sets victory over wild card Lois Boisson.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique celebrates after his club won the Champions League final over Inter Milan on Saturday.

SOCCER

Jun 1, 2025

No Mbappe, no problem as Luis Enrique completes PSG transformation with a bang

PSG’s victory marked the culmination of a profound transformation, from a club defined by star power to one shaped by structure, tactical clarity and collective belief.

France's scrumhalf Nolann Le Garrec holds the trophy as France's players celebrate winning the Six Nations tournament on Saturday at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris.

MORE SPORTS / Rugby

Mar 16, 2025

Record-breaking France clinches Six Nations title with Scotland win

Les Bleus matched England’s number of titles since Italy joined the championship in 2000 and did so in style, scoring 30 tries in a pulsating campaign.

Gold medalist Imane Khelif of Algeria kisses her medal.

OLYMPICS / Boxing

Aug 10, 2024

Algeria’s Khelif delights newfound devotees with statement win at Paris Games

Khelif is the first Algerian woman to earn an Olympic boxing title and the first from her country to claim gold since Hocine Soltani at Atlanta 1996.

Algeria's Imane Khelif celebrates after she won her semifinal bout in the women's 66-kg event at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.

OLYMPICS / Boxing

Aug 7, 2024

Boxer Khelif puts gender dispute aside to reach final as fans flock to support her

Khelif delivered a flawless performance against Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng in front of the massed Algerian fans in Paris.

Spain's Rafael Nadal leaves the court after losing against Germany's Alexander Zverev in their men's singles match on day two of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Monday.

TENNIS

May 28, 2024

Paris darling Nadal exits French Open in farewell-like defeat

“I hope to be back on this court for the Olympics,” Nadal said after his loss to Alexander Zverev.

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.

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