Sports - Wednesday, June 3, 2026

On Thursday, Marta Kostyuk becomes the first Ukrainian woman to play in the French Open semifinals. But it wasn't a straightforward path to success.

NBA finals predictions: our writers give their verdicts Why Wembanyama is unlike anyone basketball has seen Tip-off at 8.30pm ET for opener at Frost Bank Center Email [email protected] with your thoughts The waiting is the hardest part The last time the Spurs won the NBA championship, Kawhi Leonard was the Finals MVP. The team had veteran leadership in Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. The No. 1 song was Happy, by Pharrell Williams. Others in the top 10 included John Legend, Katy Perry and Ariana Grande. Continue reading...

Matteo Berrettini says he is "tired of retiring" from matches as another injury ends his hopes of a first major title at the French Open.

With top seed Aryna Sabalenka upset Wednesday at the French Open, the women's title is up for grabs.

Not much of the fabled golden generation remains, but the Red Devils have a winnable group and possess genuine quality in De Bruyne and Doku This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...

Manchester City have an opening transfer bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest.

Chicago's Rome Odunze is looking for a more productive Year 3 with added responsibility.

ESPN's Football Power Index ratings are live. These simulations of the 2026 season provide playoff chances, potential draft order and our 1-32 team ranking.

Rival Enrique Riquelme promises Rodri and Haaland Madrid without major silverware in last two seasons José Mourinho will return to manage Real Madrid if Florentino Pérez wins the club’s presidential election on Sunday, the sitting president confirmed on Wednesday as he campaigns for another term at the helm. Pérez, facing the renewable energy entrepreneur Enrique Riquelme in the club’s first contested election for 20 years, delivered the campaign announcement through his social media channels with a short video featuring Mourinho saying simply: “Yes!” Continue reading...

Flavio Cobolli is doing everything he can to help secure a first Grand Slam title - including using Rafael Nadal's favoured shower cubicle at Roland Garros.