The New York Knicks return home for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs with the series tied 1-1. After the Spurs stole Game 3 on their home court 115-111, the Knicks' 13-game playoff winning streak ended due to turnovers. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open, Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapsed again during a match, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off with Iran's team arriving in Tijuana amid high US tensions.
Serena Williams made a triumphant return to professional tennis at Queen's Club in London, winning her doubles match 7-6, 6-2 alongside Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko after 1,375 days away from the sport. The 44-year-old 23-time Grand Slam champion showed no signs of rust, hitting serves at 120 mph. Her daughters Olympia and Adira watched from the stands as Williams rolled back the years in front of a packed crowd.
Alexander Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli in five sets at Roland Garros to win his first Grand Slam title on his fourth attempt. The German third seed overcame two-sets-to-one deficit against the Italian 14th seed, who was aiming to become the first Italian man to win the French Open since 1976. Zverev had lost all three of his previous major finals.
Nineteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva defeated qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to win the French Open women's singles title on Saturday. She is the youngest champion at Roland-Garros since Monica Seles in 1992. Andreeva made her Grand Slam debut at the same tournament in 2023 as a qualifier.
Mirra Andreeva defeated Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the women's final at Roland Garros to become the youngest French Open champion since Monica Seles in 1992. Andreeva, 19, fulfilled the potential she has shown since bursting onto the tour at age 15. Chwalinska was a 500-1 outsider before the tournament.
Shakira will perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, organizers confirmed. The tournament is days away, with teams finalizing their squads. Spain coach said Lamine Yamal could be ready for the opener. The USMNT beat Senegal 3-2 in a friendly with Christian Pulisic scoring. In the NBA, the Knicks and Spurs are set for a Finals matchup with Game 1 tickets starting at $1,905 in San Antonio.
Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one and top seed, suffered a stunning collapse in the French Open quarterfinals, losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 to 25th seed Diana Shnaider. Sabalenka led by a set and a double break before committing 57 unforced errors and losing 12 of the final 13 games. The exit means no former Grand Slam champion remains in either singles draw for the first time since 1977.
Liverpool are in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola to become the club's new head coach after sacking Arne Slot, who had won the Premier League title just one season ago. The former Bournemouth manager is the clear favorite for the role, with Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes leading the hiring process after working with Iraola at Bournemouth. The club wants a manager who delivers front-foot, aggressive football and aims to make a quick appointment.
The 2026 NBA Finals tip off tonight in San Antonio as the Spurs host the New York Knicks in Game 1. The Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, are making their first Finals appearance since 2014. The Knicks are in the championship round for the first time since 1999. Wembanyama, at 22, has already set playoff records including the most blocks in a game and a 40-point, 20-rebound performance. The Knicks counter with stars Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, and Mikal Bridges. Game 1 tips at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
Victor Wembanyama delivered an inspired performance to lead the San Antonio Spurs past the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Game 7 thriller. The Spurs advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014. Wembanyama's dominant two-way play has drawn comparisons to legendary playoff performances.