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Texans, Pro-Bowl WR Nico Collins agree to adjusted contract
Multiple outlets reported that the Texans and Nico Collins agreed to an adjusted contract that adds $17 million in new money over the next two seasons and guarantees his salary through 2027.
Ruud 'like a zombie' as he feared heatstroke in tough Paris win
Casper Ruud survived a five-set French Open first-round match against Roman Safiullin after struggling badly in the Paris heat and fearing heatstroke.
Kimi Antonelli says Russell fight would have gone to the finish after Canada retirement
Kimi Antonelli said his Canadian Grand Prix battle with Mercedes team-mate George Russell felt like it would have gone to the end before Russell retired with a mechanical failure.
McLaren defends intermediate-tyre call after Canadian GP gamble backfires
McLaren has defended its decision to start Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on intermediate tyres in the Canadian Grand Prix, saying the track was greasy and rain was still falling when the call had to be made. The gamble quickly unravelled as conditions improved and the circuit dried.
George Russell apologizes after Canadian GP headrest incident
George Russell apologized to marshals and the FIA after throwing his headrest onto the track following his retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix. Stewards issued a suspended €5,000 fine after the Mercedes driver’s power unit failure ended his race.
Djokovic shakes off rust to sidestep Mpetshi Perricard
Novak Djokovic opened his Roland Garros campaign with a four-set comeback win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, surviving an uneven start to reach the second round and extend his Grand Slam appearances record.
Antonelli wins Canadian Grand Prix after Russell retirement in Montreal
Kimi Antonelli won the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal after early pressure on George Russell, whose race ended with an engine failure according to later reports.
Canadian GP starts at 10 p.m. with Verstappen sixth, as Indy 500 enters closing stages
The Canadian Grand Prix is due to start at 10 p.m. local Dutch time, with Max Verstappen set to line up sixth on the official grid. At the same time, the Indianapolis 500 is moving into its closing stages on race day in Indiana.
Canadian Grand Prix live from Montreal as Formula 1 race day gets underway
Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix is under way in Montreal, with official race-day coverage and the starting grid published by F1 and live reporting continuing from Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.
Reds' Sunday game vs. Cards postponed, to be made up in split DH on Aug. 17
Sunday’s Reds-Cardinals game in Cincinnati was postponed because of rain and rescheduled as the first game of a split doubleheader on Aug. 17.
Cabrera (right middle finger blister) placed on IL; Wicks recalled
The Cubs placed Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 21 with a right middle-finger blister and recalled left-hander Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa.
Full starting grid for 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix
George Russell will start the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix from pole after qualifying at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, with Kimi Antonelli alongside him on the front row.
Kimi Antonelli says Mercedes row with Toto Wolff is resolved after Canadian GP sprint clash
Kimi Antonelli says Mercedes has cleared the air after his Canadian Grand Prix sprint clash with George Russell, following talks with Toto Wolff and the team’s internal review.
F1 – Russell beats Antonelli as Mercedes lock out front row for Canada Sprint
George Russell edged Kimi Antonelli to Sprint pole at the Canadian Grand Prix, with Mercedes locking out the front row in Montreal.
Cole tosses 6 scoreless frames in 1st big league start since '24
Gerrit Cole returned to the Yankees rotation on May 22, 2026 and threw six scoreless innings against the Rays in his first major league start since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series.
NFL news roundup: Giants DL Roy Robertson-Harris tears Achilles in OTAs
Multiple reports say Giants defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles during Thursday's OTA practice and is expected to miss the 2026 season.
Yankees option Jones, Cruz as Cole, Caballero return from injured list
The Yankees optioned Spencer Jones and Yovanny Cruz to Triple-A and activated Gerrit Cole and José Caballero ahead of Friday's game against the Rays.
Man City confirm Pep Guardiola stand rename and statue plan
Manchester City have confirmed they will rename the expanded North Stand the Pep Guardiola Stand and commission a statue of the departing manager after he announced he will leave at the end of the season.
Max Verstappen says 2027 F1 engine changes make staying in the sport more likely
Max Verstappen said planned 2027 Formula 1 engine changes are a “very positive” step and would increase the chances of him staying in the sport, after FIA and F1 agreed in principle to revise the power split.
Isack Hadjar says he wants a Nürburgring run after Verstappen’s outing, but not yet
Isack Hadjar said he would love to race at the Nürburgring one day after watching Max Verstappen’s 24 Hours outing, but said he is not ready to make that jump yet and remains focused on Formula 1.
England confirm World Cup squad without Maguire, Foden or Palmer
England have officially named their 26-man 2026 World Cup squad, confirming the absence of Harry Maguire, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer. Maguire had already said he was 'shocked and gutted' after being left out.
All FIFA World Cup 2026 squad announcements
FIFA has published a live roundup of 2026 World Cup squad announcements, with several countries already naming provisional 26-man rosters before the final 2 June submission deadline.
Ronaldo's brace fires Al Nassr to Saudi league title with 4-1 win over Damac
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr beat Damac 4-1 on the final day to clinch the Saudi Pro League title, with Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman also scoring.
Former Jaguars coach Urban Meyer loses arbitration case against NFL team, AP source says
Reported arbitration ruling upholds the Jaguars’ 2021 firing of Urban Meyer for cause, ending his bid for the remaining balance of a contract worth more than $30 million.