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Alex Eala survives ‘great test,’ advances to Birmingham Open final
Philippines’ Alexandra Eala in action during her semifinal match against Rebeka Masarova, on day eight of the Lexus Birmingham Open Championships at Edgbaston Priory Club, Birmingham, England, Saturday June 6, 2026. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala’s run continued in the Birmingham Open just past midnight on Sunday (Manila time).
This time, though, it took her a while to get the win.
After easing her way into the semifinal, Eala survived her first real test in the WTA 125 tournament, overcoming Swiss Rebeka Masarova, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, to reach her first final of the season.
READ: Alex Eala beats Sawangkaew, advances to Birmingham Open semis
Eala came into her match against Masarova having won her first three matches in sweeping fashion.
The top-seeded Eala again looked well on her way to another easy win after a dominant opening set, but Masarova regrouped and let the Filipino rising star know it’s going to be a long night.
Masarova’s fightback, coupled with several rain delays that led to a pair of suspensions lasting for hours, made it an excruciatingly long match and Eala could only breathe a big sigh of relief.
“Really happy with the win today. It was such a great experience,” she said during the post-match interview.
“It was such a tough battle today. You’ll never know what’s gonna happen. Rebeka played really well, and she put me in tough spots,” she added.
READ: Alex Eala gets main draw entry to Queen’s Club Championships
Eala was on the brink of victory, up 5-2, when the rain poured and suspended the match for a second time.
“I tried to relax. You never fully let go when it’s a rain delay,” said Eala during the extended breaks.
She stayed calm even at the resumption and with Masarova mounting one last rally after taking the eighth game of the deciding set. Down 15-30 in the ninth, Eala forced a deuce and led Masarova to commit back-to-back errors to book her spot in the title round.
It only gets harder for the 21-year-old Eala in the final against Czech Nikola Bartunkova, who also served as her doubles partner in Birmingham. They bowed out early after losing their first match last Monday. Eala is 0-13 against Czechs since turning pro in 2020.
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“Reaching the final is a physical feat. I’m feeling good. I think today was a great test and I’ll be ready for tomorrow.”
Optus Stadium will play host to Saturday’s
Round 13 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and
Port Adelaide Power. The game kicks off at 8:15 pm with Port Adelaide Power heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the West Coast Eagles vs.
Port Adelaide Power
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When: Saturday June 6, 2026 at 8:15 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
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West Coast will be chasing a season sweep of Port Adelaide when the sides meet at Optus Stadium on Saturday night. The Eagles claimed one of the surprises of the season when they edged the Power by two points in Adelaide earlier this year and arrive with confidence after defeating Essendon last weekend. Youngster Willem Duursma continues to impress, while Jake Waterman has rediscovered strong form in attack. Port Adelaide, meanwhile, returns from a bye looking to halt a four-game losing streak. The Power have struggled for consistency in 2026 despite the brilliance of Jason Horne-Francis, who remains one of the competition’s standout performers. With both clubs desperate to build momentum heading into the second half of the year, Saturday night’s clash could prove pivotal to their respective seasons.
Josh Hart is not celebrating yet. Despite New York’s 2-0 NBA Finals lead, the Knicks forward says the series is “0-0” and believes the team still has plenty to improve.
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Teddy Atlas delivers honest verdict on David Benavidez vs Dmitry Bivol: “Could be a problem for him”
Teddy Atlas has highlighted one major factor that could make Dmitry Bivol too great of a risk for David Benavidez.
Their potential undisputed clash could materialise later this year, or early next year, though both light-heavyweight champions are equally considering alternative options.
With Bivol having just retained his IBF, WBO and WBA titles against Michael Eifert, there appears to be considerable interest in an Artur Beterbiev trilogy showdown in Russia.
Beterbiev won their first encounter by majority decision in October 2024, while Bivol claimed his undisputed crown via the same margin in their rematch the following February.
It would therefore make sense for the pair to enter a rubber match, potentially leaving Benavidez to remain at 200lbs in pursuit of further titles.
‘The Mexican Monster’ dethroned Gilberto Ramirez with a sixth-round stoppage last month, becoming a three-division world champion by claiming the WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles.
Since then, he has become the mandatory challenger to WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian, while still holding his green and gold strap at 175lbs.
If it were up Atlas, Benavidez would be targeting a three-belt unification match in his current weight division, rather than making the same mistake that Roy Jones Jr did in his illustrious career.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, the Hall of Fame trainer explained the danger of coming down in weight after having acclimatised to the division above.
“The only concern I have is [with Benavidez] going up and down in weight. Case in point: Roy Jones Jr.
“When he went up [to fight] John Ruiz to win that version of the heavyweight title, then came back down, he was never the same. He was getting older, but he was never the same.
“[If] you go up in weight and then you’ve gotta come down – [Benavidez] can do it, but it could be a problem.”
In the case of pound-for-pound legend Jones, a bold decision to re-join the 175lb weight class ultimately contributed to him suffering a second-round stoppage defeat to Antonio Tarver.
The college football world has closely followed the ongoing Brendan Sorsby court case against the NCAA. While a federal judge weighs a decision, Texas Tech recently appealed to the NCAA in an effort to secure Sorsby’s eligibility. As expected, the NCAA denied the request, leaving Sorsby’s fate in the hands of a Texas federal court judge.
In many ways, the move was embarrassing for Texas Tech. Supporting a player and helping him navigate a difficult situation is one thing—that’s what programs should do. Doing the player’s public advocacy for him is another. For a program that aspires to compete with the likes of the Texas Longhorns, it comes across as a desperate and weak position.
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Texas Tech should have moved on from Sorsby the moment he admitted to gambling on his own team while at Indiana. That’s an inexcusable action with potentially serious consequences for the integrity of the sport. Sorsby’s attorneys can talk about student well-being all they want, but the reality is simple: a player who gambles on his own team should never play college football again.
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The Red Raiders knew the details once they became public. This is not a case of a program standing by a player after being misled or deceived. Instead, Texas Tech appears to be acting in bad faith in hopes of retaining its starting quarterback. Sorsby’s actions are not the program’s fault. Refusing to move on from them, however, is.
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A school can support a student-athlete while also acknowledging harsh realities. Actions have consequences, especially when they undermine the integrity of competition. When one player acts selfishly, the fallout extends beyond himself and affects everyone around him. Those consequences are now Texas Tech’s to bear.
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The Red Raiders may simply be delaying the inevitable. The odds appear stacked against Sorsby receiving eligibility. Even if a judge ultimately rules in his favor, Texas Tech should seriously reconsider whether he belongs in its football program. How can the coaching staff and administration fully trust him again—not only to lead the team, but to make sound decisions moving forward?
In almost any other era, and likely with almost any other player, Texas Tech would have dismissed him immediately. The difference here is that Sorsby plays quarterback, and a talented quarterback at that. Talent, however, should not excuse behavior that threatens the credibility of the sport.
Regardless of how the judge rules, Texas Tech should move forward without Sorsby. Anything less would add insult to injury for a sport already fighting to preserve its integrity.
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Belmont Stakes 2026 predictions, odds, horses, time: Win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, superfecta
The Belmont Stakes has often been a race of stars. It’s not often that an out-of-nowhere horse shocks the world, compared to the Kentucky Derby, that is. But the Belmont Stakes 2026, which will run at 7:04 p.m. ET on Saturday, is not the longer, more-grueling 1½ miles due to the move to Saratoga Race Course, as Belmont Park continues major renovations. It’s now 1 ¼ miles, the same as the Kentucky Derby, which lately has been rife with shocking winners. Claim your exclusive TwinSpires $400 signup offer here with the promo code CBSSPORTS, more than what’s available to the general public:
Renegade has been the favorite in Belmont Stakes odds and remains atop the board, a 2-1 morning line favorite in the 2026 Belmont Stakes odds. But four other horses are right in the mix. Chief Wallabee is 3-1, Derby winner Golden Tempo is 9-2, while fellow Derby competitors Commandment and Emerging Market are both 6-1. With so much to consider while making your 2026 Belmont Stakes picks, a little expert help can go a long way.
Saratoga has its own, established history, and it hasn’t always been the best spot for favorites. Perhaps the most notable example came more than a century ago. In 1919, legendary horse Man o’ War suffered his only career defeat in 21 races at Saratoga. The horse that shocked the world was aptly named Upset – and yes, it coined the term still used when a big underdog beats a favorite.
Given all the history of the race, there’s a method to picking which horses to focus on for exacta, trifecta and superfecta bets in a Belmont Stakes like this, and SportsLine expert Jody Demling knows what it is. He can help you make the best 2026 Belmont Stakes picks possible.
A fixture in the horse racing world who has been writing about, talking about and betting on races for years, Demling hit the top three finishers in the 2025 Kentucky Derby in the correct order. He also called 11 of the last 22 Preakness winners and predicted the winner of the Belmont Stakes four of the last eight years, including an exacta in 2022 with Mo Donegal and Nest. Anyone who has followed him on horse racing betting sites could be way up.
Now, with the 2026 Belmont Stakes post positions set and odds on the board, Demling is sharing his picks and 2026 Belmont Stakes betting predictions over at SportsLine. Go here to see them.
Top 2026 Belmont Stakes expert picks
Here’s a refresher on these types of bets from SportsLine’s Jody Demling:
Belmont Stakes Exacta: Pick the first- and second-place finishers in the correct order. A $2 exacta returned $13.20 at the 2025 Belmont Stakes with Sovereignty and Journalism.
Belmont Stakes Trifecta: Pick the first-, second- and third-place finishers in the correct order. A $1 trifecta returned $13.80 at the 2025 Belmont Stakes with Sovereignty, Journalism and Baeza.
Belmont Stakes Superfecta: Pick the first-, second-, third- and fourth-place finishers in the correct order. A $1 superfecta returned a colossal $40.50 at the 2025 Belmont Stakes with Sovereignty, Journalism, Baeza and Rodriguez.
While Golden Tempo (9-2) is one of the favorites, Demling isn’t including the Kentucky Derby winner in his picks for the 2026 Belmont Stakes. “I still don’t believe he’s the best of this bunch and I don’t think he gets a perfect set up here like he did at Churchill,” Demling told SportsLine. He is building his tickets around an epic double-digit longshot who a legendary trainer is “very high on”, spicing up Demling’s 2026 Belmont Stakes exotics. You can see his picks here.
How to make 2026 Belmont Stakes bets
Demling has specific recommendations for exacta, trifecta and superfecta wagers so you can cover all your bases at the Belmont Stakes 2026. He’s sharing them over at SportsLine.
So which horses do you take, and in what combinations? Visit SportsLine to get Demling’s picks for exacta, trifecta and superfecta bets for the 2026 Belmont Stakes.
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His Hard Work Bearing Fruit: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Family Members On His First India Call-Up
File photo of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.© NDTV Library
Family members of India’s 15-year-old batting sensation from Bihar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, expressed delight over his selection in India’s T20 squad for Ireland and England on Saturday, asserting that his hard work is bearing fruit now. At 15 years and 71 days old, Sooryavanshi became the youngest ever player to feature in an Indian cricket team, surpassing the long-standing record held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Sooryavanshi, who hails from Tajpur of Samastipur district, will be part of the Indian squad that will travel to Ireland for two T20Is (June 26 and June 28), followed by a five-match T20I series against England between July 1 and July 11.
“The hard work he put into his game since childhood is bearing fruit now. Getting an opportunity to play for the country is a huge achievement. My wish stands fulfilled today,” Vaibhav’s father Sanjeev Sooryavanshi told reporters.
He thanked the selectors for placing trust in his son, and said that the young cricketer “just needs to live up to that trust”.
His grandmother, Usha Singh, said: “It is a matter of sheer joy for us that my grandson is about to achieve the milestone of playing for the country at the senior level.”
Vaibhav’s uncle Rajeev Sooryavanshi said his selection has created an atmosphere of joy and enthusiasm across the country.
“What else can we ask for? I express my gratitude towards the selectors and congratulate Vaibhav for this historic achievement,” he said.
Sooryavanshi’s inclusion was a foregone conclusion after the 15-year-old bagged the ‘Orange Cap’ in IPL 2026, scoring 776 runs with a hundred and five fifties at a strike rate of 237.30 for Rajasthan Royals.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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Mirra Andreeva is a Grand Slam champion for the first time after defeating Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the Roland Garros final.
At just 19 years old, Andreeva becomes the youngest woman to win the French Open since Monica Seles in 1992.
The victory also sees Andreeva claim the sixth title of her career and move to No. 1 in the Race to the WTA Finals with a tour-leading 36 wins in 2026.
Despite the achievement, Andreeva was quick to recognize the run produced by Chwalinska, who came through qualifying and reached the first Grand Slam final of her career.
“Of course first of all congrats to Maja for these amazing three weeks. Passing through qualies, winning so many matches, beating so many great players, congrats to your team as well. You guys have done an amazing job.”
“You’re a very tricky opponent. I wouldn’t want to play against you one more time,” she joked. “I wish you the best of luck for the rest of the season.”
Andreeva also thanked her team for helping her reach the biggest moment of her career.
“Thanks to my team. I can be a tough cookie sometimes. It’s pretty hard to put up with me certain days.”
“Thank you very much for pushing me to my limits. Thank you for making me work even when I don’t want to work. You always push me.”
The teenager reserved a special message for her parents, who have supported her throughout her journey in tennis.
“I will say a special thanks to my parents for always supporting me and always believing in me. My dad is currently watching on TV. Thanks so much for always being there for me and supporting me no matter what.”
“Last but not least I also wanna thank myself for believing in myself. Always giving my 100% even when it’s tough. Trying every day to be better as a person and as a player.”
“Believing I can do this. Fighting so many demons inside of me. Only I know how tough it was for me. How nervous I was these last few weeks.”
“Also thanks to myself for working so hard and giving my best.”
At 19 years old, she is already a Grand Slam champion. Based on what she has shown this season, there may be many more major titles to come.
SCG will play host to Sunday’s
Round 13 AFL game between Sydney Swans and
St Kilda Saints. The game kicks off at 3:15 pm with Sydney Swans heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Sydney Swans vs.
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When: Sunday June 7, 2026 at 3:15 pm
Where: SCG
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Sydney will look to maintain its unbeaten home record when it hosts St Kilda at the SCG on Sunday. The Swans have been dominant on their home deck this season and produced one of the performances of the year by thrashing Richmond by 114 points. Isaac Heeney was sensational with 32 disposals and five goals, while Charlie Curnow continued his hot streak in front of goal. St Kilda arrives under pressure after a disappointing defeat to Hawthorn, where the Saints were held to just five points by half-time. Injury concerns have also mounted following the loss of Sam Flanders. Sydney won a thriller between the clubs last season and will start as favourite again, but the Saints know an upset could reignite their finals aspirations.
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We’re tipping Sydney Swans to win at $1.25 odds.
May 12, 2026; Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, Tyrrell Hatton plays a shot on the eighteenth hole during a practice round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images England’s Tyrrell Hatton maintained his two shot lead through three rounds of LIV Golf Andalucia after shooting a 4-under-par 67 on Saturday at Valderrama, Spain.
Hatton got off to a fast start on the challenging Real Club Valderrama course, finishing the front nine at 3 under. He had a bogey at the par-4 10th hole before getting right back on track with a birdie at No. 11 and another at 17.
Haton has played hole Nos. 11 and 17 each at 3 under this week and sits at 10 under through three rounds.
“Got off to a great start making birdie on (the first hole),” Hatton said. “I feel like the front nine generally played pretty solid, so I was happy with that. Then yeah, making bogey on 10 wasn’t ideal. But a good bounce-back making birdie on 11.”
Thomas Detry of Belgium remained in second place after matching Hatton at 4 under during Saturday’s round.
Lurking just off the top two are a pair of local favorites. Spain’s Sergio Garcia shot 3 under and is at 6 under for the tournament and alone in third place. Countryman Jon Rahm was another shot back in a tie for fourth after also shooting 3 under Saturday.
Garcia, who reiterated Saturday that the Real Club Valderrama course is his favorite in the world, recorded a par on every hole of the front nine then had birdies at Nos. 10, 11 and 17.
“Well, it’s going to take something good. Obviously Tyrrell is playing amazing, and he’s 10-under,” Garcia said when asked his chances of winning Sunday. “There’s a lot of great players there that they know what they’re doing. It’s just going to take a really good round.” Garcia has four tournament victories on this weekend’s course across multiple golf tours, and he has a top-10 finish in 17 of the 18 events he has played at Real Club Valderrama.
“This course, obviously being my favorite and just being in front of the Spanish crowds and everything, makes it a little extra nice,” Garcia said of being in contention for the title.
Rahm fought through an up-and-down day that included two bogeys and five birdies. He finished the three par-5 holes on the course at 1 over for the day.
Dustin Johnson had the low round of the day at 7 under and vaulted into fourth place along with Rahm, Abraham Ancer (67) of Mexico and Cam Smith (69) of Australia. A third native of Spain, David Puig (69) was tied for eighth place at 4 under with Bubba Watson (67). Johnson, who started his round at No. 8, had a red-hot finish at 5 under through his final seven holes, including a hole-in-one at No. 3.
“The previous two days I had hit really good shots (on No. 3), just did not turn out good,” Johnson said. “Today when this one was in the air, I was like, ‘This is as good a shot as I can hit; if it’s not good, I don’t know what to do.’ And it went in the hole. Obviously it was a bit lucky to go in, but I hit a really nice shot.”
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The NYPD reversed its ban on New York Knicks watch parties for the NBA Finals, but after Game 2, it may be regretting that decision.
Fans got so rowdy during the Knicks’ Eastern Conference Finals run that the NYPD put a stop to watch parties outside Madison Square Garden. But when the Knicks clinched their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, the department said the party was back on.
The Knicks will come home with a 2-0 series lead on Monday, but Game 2’s victory, the biggest for the Knicks in a generation, brought about unruly behavior outside the Garden.
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Thousands of New York Knicks fans gather inside and outside Madison Square Garden and celebrate across New York City after the Knicks’ NBA Finals Game 2 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 5, 2026. Several fans were arrested for climbing light poles and other structures during the celebrations. (Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)
After the Knicks’ 105-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, ABC7 reported that 17 people were arrested, including one on charges of allegedly striking a police officer and injuring him.
Police said fans became “increasingly disorderly” as the game went on, the outlet reported.
The officer who was injured was the victim of punches by a fan who entered and then refused to leave a restricted area.
Thousands of New York Knicks fans gather inside and outside Madison Square Garden and celebrate across New York City after the team’s NBA Finals Game 2 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 5, 2026. Several fans were arrested for climbing light poles and other structures during the celebrations. (Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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One person accused of selling counterfeit merchandise was also charged with possessing a loaded firearm.
The department said fans stopped traffic on Seventh and Eighth avenues between 31st and 35th streets and climbed on light poles, subway entrances and food vendor carts.
Madison Square Garden also hosted watch parties inside the arena for each of the first two Finals games.
Thousands of New York Knicks fans gather inside and outside Madison Square Garden and celebrate across New York City after the team’s NBA Finals Game 2 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 5, 2026. Several fans were arrested for climbing light poles and other structures during the celebrations. (Selcuk Acar/Anadolu/Getty Images)
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The Spurs fought back from a 14-point deficit to take the lead in the final minute of the fourth quarter, but with the game tied at 104, Victor Wembanyama threw a pass off an unaware teammate’s back and Jalen Brunson stole the ball. Brunson was fouled and hit one of two free throws to take the lead. Wembanyama then took a potential game-winning shot but missed the mark.
Game 3 will be Monday night in New York, with President Donald Trump slated to attend.
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