Andreescu blanks Chinese opponent to open French Open qualifiers
Canada's Bianca Andreescu cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 win over China's Yao Xinxin on Monday in women's singles action in the French Open qualifiers.
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Singapore star kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder retains European Championships open title
SINGAPORE: Singapore star kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder successfully defended his Formula Kite European Championships open title on Monday (May 19) after holding his nerve to snatch victory on the final day of racing.
France to host Ireland in 2026 Six Nations opener
Six Nations champions France will host Ireland in the opening fixture of the 2026 edition in February, organisers said on Monday.
Ballon d'Or To Be Awarded On September 22
The Ballon d'Or award ceremony will take place on September 22 this year and the number of awards for women and men will be equal for the first time, organisers said on Monday.
Ireland to begin 2026 Six Nations away to France on a Thursday night
Ireland will begin their 2026 Six Nations on a Thursday away to France.
Anti-homophobia initiative turns sour in French football with player no-show, slur
PARIS :What was meant to be a weekend of solidarity against homophobia in Ligue 1 descended into controversy and embarrassment for French football, as players refused to wear campaign symbols, one striker boycotted his team's match, and a homophobic slur was heard in a stadium tunnel.
Alcaraz beats Sinner again to win the Italian Open and solidify his status as French Open favorite
ROME: There’s only one player who is consistently beating Jannik Sinner. Carlos Alcaraz defeated the top-ranked Sinner again, 7-6 (5), 6-1, to win his first Italian Open on Sunday and add another big clay-court title to his resume. Since the start of last year, Alcaraz is the only player to beat Sinner more than once and now he’s done it four straight times. “Just proud about myself, the way that I approached the match mentally. Tactically think I did it pretty well from the first to the last point,” Alcaraz said. “I maintained my level during the whole match.”
Jannik Sinner Says Rome Final Loss 'Good Lesson' For French Open
Jannik Sinner said he was pleased with his level despite losing the Italian Open final to Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday in his first tournament since a three-month doping ban. Alcaraz fought off two set points late in the opening set before taking control of the match and clinching his first Rome title with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 victory. The loss ended Sinner's 26-match winning streak as Alcaraz, who had been the last player to beat the Italian in Beijing last year, made it four wins in a row over the world number one.