French Open day one
PARIS, May 24 : Highlights of the first day at the French Open on Sunday (times GMT):
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French Open tennis odds: Sinner odds-on, Sabalenka slight favorite over Swiatek for championship - ESPN
With Carlos Alcaraz not participating in the 2026 French Open due to a wrist injury, Jannik Sinner is an overwhelming -310 favorite to win the men's title at Roland Garros. According to ESPN Research, those are the second-shortest pre-tournament odds going into any Grand Slam event since at least 1990, trailing only Rafael Nadal (-400) at the 2009 French Open, a tournament where he was upset in the fourth round. Just before Alcaraz announced his withdrawal, he was +150 to win the tournament to Sinner's -164.
Barcelona power to 4-0 women’s Champions League final win over Lyon
OSLO: Barcelona forward Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo both netted two second-half goals as their side cruised to a 4-0 win over OL Lyonnes to win the women’s Champions League final on Saturday and secure a fourth European crown for the Spanish giants. Barca had to weather a first-half storm that saw Lyon have a goal ruled out for offside after a VAR review and the few chances that fell to Pajor went unpunished, but she turned on the style in the second period as her side won at a canter. Lindsey Heaps had the ball in the net after 14 minutes when Cata Coll spilled Wendie Renard’s header from a free kick, but the goal was chalked out for offside following a VAR review. Undeterred, Lyon continued to control the pace in the first half and for once it was Barcelona, who usually enjoy the lion’s share of possession, that were left to try to win the ball back. The French powerhouse, who are the competition’s most successful team with eight titles, tried to find space in behind the Barca backline, but they struggled to get shots on target, and they would be punished for it after the break. Barcelona broke the deadlock in the 55th minute as Patri Guijarro won the ball deep in her own half and surged forward before picking out Pajor to her right, who finished clinically from a tight angle. Pajor added her second 14 minutes later as the Lyon defense switched off and left her alone in front of goal.
Monfils happy to have inspired Black players as retirement nears
PARIS, May 23 : Popular Frenchman Gael Monfils said on Saturday he was grateful to have inspired more Black tennis players to believe they can succeed in the sport, adding his impending retirement will offer him a clearer view of his impact.
Saturday sport: Cork beat Meath, Hull promoted to Premier League
Hull have been promoted to the Premier League in dramatic fashion.
Barcelona power to 4-0 women's Champions League final win over Lyon
OSLO, May 23 : Barcelona forwards Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo both netted two second-half goals as their side cruised to a 4-0 win over OL Lyonnes to win the women's Champions League final on Saturday and secure a fourth European crown for the Spanish giants.
Peruvian Buse beats Paul to win Hamburg crown ahead of French Open
PARIS, May 23 : Ignacio Buse beat Tommy Paul 7-6(6) 4-6 6-3 in the Hamburg Open final on Saturday to become the first Peruvian winner on the ATP Tour in nearly 20 years, denying the United States a sweep of the men's claycourt tune-up events ahead of the French Open.
Saturday sport: Cork face Meath, Hull promoted to Premier League
Hull have been promoted to the Premier League in dramatic fashion.