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PSG's Champions League night ends in riots: Paris burns while the club pops champagne
Twenty thousand fans poured onto the Champs-Élysées after PSG's penalty shootout victory over Arsenal in Budapest — and a night of celebration curdled fast into arson, looting, and an attempted assault on a police station. Dozens are now in custody, and the question nobody in the boardrooms wants answered is why this keeps happening.
Kohli Ends the Wait Twice Over as RCB Crush Gujarat to Retain IPL Crown
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are back-to-back Indian Premier League champions — and Virat Kohli made sure nobody forgot whose team this still is. In front of 125,000 fans at the world's largest cricket stadium, RCB didn't just win. They dominated.
Ancelotti Bets Brazil's World Cup on a Neymar Body That Keeps Breaking Down
Carlo Ancelotti has no regrets calling up an injured Neymar for the 2026 World Cup squad — but the real question is whether the forward's body will give him a choice. Brazil is staking its sixth crown on a player who hasn't completed a full competitive match in nearly two years.
One Dead, 200 Hurt as PSG's Champions League Joy Turns Paris Into a War Zone
France's most celebrated football night in years ended with fireworks, flares, and a body count. The interior ministry's numbers tell a story that the trophy photos don't.
Penalty Heartbreak: PSG Deny Arsenal a First Champions League in 140 Years
A 1-1 draw at Budapest's Puskás Arena sent the biggest final in years to penalties — and Arsenal's dream died there, 4-3, as PSG retained the European crown. For the Gunners, it is the cruelest possible punctuation mark on a season of historic revival.
Ferguson Called Arsenal 'Boring' in Private Text After Champions League Final
A leaked message from the Manchester United legend to PSG's president cuts through the post-match diplomacy. It tells you everything about how the football establishment really sees the Gunners.
After Jota Died, Liverpool's Season Died With Him
Diogo Jota was killed in a road accident in Spain eleven days after his teammates celebrated his wedding. What followed on the pitch was a collapse that no tactics board could fix.
A Spurs Fan, 17, Is Brain Dead After Falling from a Moving Car Mid-Celebration
A night of basketball joy turned catastrophic for a San Antonio family. Their teenage son is now brain dead after falling from a moving vehicle during street celebrations following the Spurs' Game 6 win over Oklahoma City.
Serena Williams, 44, Is Back. The Tour Should Be Paying Attention.
Four years after walking away from professional tennis, the most dominant player the women's game has ever produced is returning — not with a press release, but with a racket. The establishment tennis world has no idea how to process this.
Brazil Detonate Panama 6-2 at the Maracanã — But Ancelotti Isn't Buying It
Vinicius Junior scored inside a minute and Brazil looked devastating in patches. Their own coach still isn't satisfied, and that should worry Panama's Group L neighbors more than the scoreline.
FSG Pull the Trigger on Slot After One Title and One Collapse Too Many
Fenway Sports Group have sacked Arne Slot with immediate effect after Liverpool's catastrophic second season undid the goodwill of a Premier League title. The club that couldn't replace Klopp has now burned through his replacement.
Kostyuk Dismantles Świątek's Roland-Garros Empire on Her Birthday
Marta Kostyuk didn't just beat Iga Świątek at the French Open — she exposed a champion whose armour has been cracking for months. The clay court that once felt like Świątek's private property now belongs to whoever wants it.
Conor McGregor returning to UFC in July for fight vs. Max Holloway
Conor McGregor was last scheduled for a bout against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June 2024, but pulled out two weeks prior because of a toe injury. Chris Unger / Zuffa LLC Conor McGregor is returning to the UFC octagon, UFC CEO Dana White announced Saturday during MVP's first MMA on Netflix. Fans can only hope McGregor will actually make the cage walk this time. McGregor, the most popular fighter in UFC history whose rumors of a return bout have disappointed fans for years, will return on Ju
Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals mega-preview: Predictions, odds, must-reads and more
The NBA Finals matchup is officially set. And storylines abound. The long-suffering New York Knicks, seeking their first title since 1973, versus the fast-maturing San Antonio Spurs, who look poised to launch yet another dynasty in South Texas. The close-knit 'Nova Knicks, captained by Jalen Brunson, versus the league's future (and present?) in Victor Wembanyama. The NBA's largest media market versus its fifth-smallest. A rematch of the 1999 finals. Here is everything you need to know, includ
Gilmour Knee Scare Clouds Scotland's World Cup Eve as Clarke Waits on Scans
Billy Gilmour limped off in the 42nd minute of Scotland's send-off win over Curacao, leaving the squad's most creative midfielder a genuine doubt for the country's first World Cup in 27 years. Steve Clarke says he's 'praying' — which is not the language of a man who feels confident.
Cleveland Trades Myles Garrett to the Rams — and Admits It Has No Idea When It's Winning Again
The Browns just dealt the best defensive player on the planet for a young pass rusher and draft picks. That's not a rebuild. That's a white flag sewn from cap space.
Hütter Is Back: Frankfurt Bets on Nostalgia — and This Time It Has to Work
Eintracht Frankfurt have gone back to their future, rehiring the Austrian coach whose first tenure turned the club into a continental nuisance. The romance is real, but so is the pressure.
Popovic Bets on the Unknown: Two Uncapped Players Named in Australia's World Cup 26
Tony Popovic has handed World Cup call-ups to Tete Yengi and Cristian Volpato — neither of whom has pulled on a senior Socceroos shirt in competition. The gamble says everything about where Australian football thinks its ceiling is.
Frimpong Celebrates Arsenal's UCL Collapse — Then Tells You to Calm Down About It
Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong posted a gleeful reaction to Arsenal's Champions League final penalty shootout defeat to PSG, then issued a statement asking fans not to read too much into it. The 'chill' defense landed about as well as you'd expect.
Undav Runs the Show in Germany's 4-0 Finland Rout — Then Limps Off
With Kai Havertz sidelined, Deniz Undav seized his audition and delivered two goals and an assist. Now Germany's coaching staff is holding its breath ahead of the World Cup.
Finland Silences Switzerland's Party With OT Stunner — Canada Sent Home Empty
Konsta Helenius buried the gold-medal winner in overtime to give Finland its fifth world title, denying host Switzerland a storybook finish on home ice. Meanwhile Canada, the sport's most decorated nation, couldn't even reach the podium — knocked out by a Norwegian side that had never won a single world championship medal until this weekend.
Bafana Stumble at Home, Then Board a Plane They Nearly Couldn't Get On
A missed penalty and a scoreless draw against Nicaragua was the least of South Africa's problems this week. The real story is how SAFA nearly left Bafana Bafana stranded on the ground before their first World Cup in 16 years.
De Bruyne Torches Conte on His Way Out — and Napoli's New Era Begins in Chaos
Kevin De Bruyne's blunt public dissection of Antonio Conte's Napoli tenure is the kind of player-on-manager honesty Italian football rarely sees in the open. With Allegri now in the frame and a fan revolt already brewing, the club's off-season looks nothing like a plan.
Bielsa Draws the Line: Suarez Shut Out of Uruguay's World Cup Squad
Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed what the football world suspected — Luis Suarez's international story is over, and Uruguay's World Cup future belongs to a younger generation. The two-time champions arrive in North America with a squad built around elite European talent, not nostalgia.
Arsenal's 22-Year Wait Ends in the Streets: North London Turns Red
Hundreds of thousands packed Islington to celebrate Arsenal's first Premier League title since 2003. The party was loud, emotional, and long overdue — and the players made clear this is just the beginning.
Davide Ancelotti Gets Lille Job — But the Surname Does the Heavy Lifting
Lille have handed their Champions League rebuild to Davide Ancelotti, a man whose CV is built almost entirely on being his father's assistant. Whether that's shrewd networking or a club outsourcing its judgment to a famous last name is the real question nobody in French football is asking out loud.
Pulisic Wakes Up, USMNT Gets Loud: The World Cup Window Is Now Open
Christian Pulisic ended a five-month goal drought against Senegal and looked, for the first time in a long time, like the player the U.S. needs him to be. With the World Cup fourteen months out, the timing could not be more pointed.
Gill Built the Perfect Innings — Then Lost the Final Anyway
Shubman Gill spent the eve of the IPL 2026 final studying the very pitch he'd bat on. For 77 minutes, the preparation showed. Then it didn't matter.
OBJ Is Back in Blue: Giants Stop Pretending They Have a WR Room
New York brought Odell Beckham Jr. back for a second workout this offseason — then signed him. Twelve years after drafting him, the Giants are admitting what the roster tape already said.
Eagles Are Ready to Move A.J. Brown — and the Patriots Are the Only Real Buyer
Philadelphia is entertaining offers for one of the NFL's best wide receivers, and New England has emerged as the most credible destination. A June 1 deadline is focusing minds on both sides.
James Milner Retires at 40 — The Premier League's Most Durable Man Hangs Up His Boots
654 top-flight appearances, six league titles, two Champions League medals, and not a single wasted minute on the pitch. James Milner's retirement is the end of a career the modern game may never replicate.
FIFA Is Rewiring the Laws of Football Before 2026 — Here's What Actually Changes
The International Football Association Board has pushed through the most significant rulebook overhaul in years, targeting time-wasting, discrimination, and a VAR system that has infuriated players and fans alike. If you think these are cosmetic tweaks, read the details.
Bafana Bafana Grounded Before World Cup Opener: Visa Fiasco Exposes SAFA's Failures
South Africa's national team missed their scheduled departure for the FIFA World Cup after a visa processing failure left players stranded at home days before their opening match. The sports minister isn't mincing words — and neither should anyone else.
Mexico vs. Australia -- International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups
There's less than two weeks to go before Mexico's 2026 World Cup begins. The Mexico national team takes on Australia on Saturday night in the final game before Javier Aguirre announces El Tri's 2026 World Cup roster. Over 30 players have featured in the World Cup camp which started on May 6. Competition for the final spots reaches its boiling point on Saturday, with fringe players getting one final audition to make their World Cup case. El Tri defeated Ghana 2-0 at the weekend in its first of
Kohli Scores 75* to Hand RCB Back-to-Back IPL Titles — Then Wears the Receipts
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have done what their critics spent nearly two decades insisting they never would — and then did it again. Kohli's unbeaten 75 against Gujarat Titans wasn't a cameo; it was a closing argument.
Arteta Owns the Call: Arsenal's Penalty Order Was Planned, Not Panic
Gabriel's skied spot-kick ended Arsenal's Champions League dream in Budapest — but Mikel Arteta isn't hiding behind ambiguity. The order was deliberate, it was drilled, and the manager is standing in front of it.
Konate Walks Out of Anfield for Free — and Liverpool Let It Happen
A £35m centre-back, four years of loyalty, and a Champions League medal later — Liverpool couldn't close the gap on wages. Now one of Europe's best defenders leaves on a free, and nobody in the boardroom is being asked hard enough why.
Güler's Arrival Is Official: UEFA Crowns Real Madrid Teen the Champions League's Revelation
The Turkish prodigy who spent last season watching from the physio table just became European football's most decorated breakthrough act. Meanwhile, Kvaratskhelia's PSG move paid off in the most emphatic way possible.
Ochoa at 40: Mexico's Six-Cup Keeper Is Both a Record and a Reckoning
Guillermo Ochoa's inclusion in Mexico's 2026 World Cup squad makes him the first Mexican to appear at six tournaments — a historic milestone that also raises hard questions about where El Tri is really headed. Javier Aguirre is betting on legacy and youth simultaneously, and only one of those bets is guaranteed to pay off.
Nashville Belongs to Reddick Now — and the Ghost of Kyle Busch Loomed Over Every Lap
Tyler Reddick went to Nashville and took the race nobody wanted to hand him easily. But the weekend was always going to be about more than the checkered flag.
The A.J. Brown Trade Is Happening — The Only Question Is What New England Gives Up
The salary-cap calendar has finally caught up with what the NFL has been whispering for months. The Philadelphia Eagles are moving their best receiver, and the New England Patriots are the destination — the remaining fight is over the price.
Helenius the hero as Finland beat Swiss in ice hockey world final
ZURICH, May 31 (Reuters) - Konsta Helenius struck the only goal of the game in sudden-death overtime as Finland beat Switzerland 1-0 to win the gold-medal game at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship on Sunday, breaking the hearts of the hosts as they lost their third final in three years. After suffering an overtime loss to the United States in last year's final, the Swiss were thwarted again, this time by a disciplined Finnish side who kept their cool to the very end when Helenius struck
Finland Golds, Norway Stuns Canada: The 2026 Worlds Nobody Saw Coming
Team Finland claimed the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship gold, with Boston Bruins defenseman Henri Jokiharju and goalie Joonas Korpisalo both on the podium. But the tournament's defining moment belonged to Norway — a nation that had never won a medal at this level — who knocked out Canada in overtime bronze-medal play.