Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus walks off the court after the quarterfinal tennis match against Russia’s Diana Shnaider at the French Open in Paris, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Emma Da Silva)

Aryna Sabalenka’s bid for a first French Open title was left in tatters as she fell apart in a bizarre defeat by Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.

The world number one led by a set and a double-break before exiting the tournament in a blaze of unforced errors, collapsing to a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 loss in blustery conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier.

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Shnaider will face Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in the semi-finals on Thursday, with Marta Kostyuk or Mirra Andreeva awaiting the winner in Sunday’s final.

“Well honestly I’m speechless, I’m super happy. Obviously tough conditions with the wind,” said the 22-year-old Shnaider after beating a top-10 player for only the second time in her career.

“First time playing Aryna so definitely a lot of nerves and I feel the first set was trying to adjust to her game.”

Sabalenka was the only Grand Slam champion left in either the men’s or women’s singles draws at Roland Garros, but belied that status by making a whopping 57 unforced errors.

Russia’s Diana Shnaider reacts after winning the quarterfinal tennis match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the French Open in Paris, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Emma Da Silva)

Shnaider was playing in her first major quarterfinal, but now finds herself a strong favorite to reach the final heading into her last-four tie against world number 114 and fellow left-hander Chwalinska.

“Definitely super happy I managed to finish on a good note rather than start on a good note. Definitely a special tournament for me here,” added the Russian.

“It’s going be a lefty battle so I’m looking forward (to the semi-final).”

Sabalenka’s scarcely believable defeat was reminiscent of the way she threw away a strong position in last year’s final against Coco Gauff.

The Belarusian was playing in a 14th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final but failed to become the first woman to make seven straight major semis since Serena Williams.

Increasingly frustrated Sabalenka

The top seed raced into a 5-1 lead and eventually sealed the opener on her third set point after initially failing to serve it out.

The second set followed a similar pattern at first, as Sabalenka moved 4-1 in front with a double-break before throwing away her next service game.

Sabalenka became increasingly frustrated as she gifted Shnaider three break points to level at 4-4.

After some animated remonstrating with her box, she recomposed herself enough to hold.

But the 28-year-old’s game continued to come apart, as a string of dreadful unforced errors allowed Shnaider to break again and tie up the set at 5-5, with Sabalenka left to gesticulate wildly towards her coaching staff.

Shnaider could not believe her luck as Sabalenka dumped successive forehands into the bottom of the net to finish off the set and send the match into a decider.

The Russian grew in confidence and moved 2-0 up in the third as Sabalenka sprayed eight unforced errors around Chatrier in the space of two games.

Shnaider cruised to victory from there, fittingly securing a semi-final berth when Sabalenka knocked a routine backhand into the net on the third match point.

A stunned world number one was left to trudge off court after winning just 14 points in the deciding set.

The New York Knicks held their collective breath during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night after All-Star guard Jalen Brunson suffered an injury scare against the San Antonio Spurs.

Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson’s right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.

Brunson signaled to the bench and headed to the locker room after checking out of the game. He later returned to the bench but had not re-entered the contest as of publication.

This is a developing story. More to come.

The 2026 French Open has turned into one of the most chaotic and historic Grand Slam tournaments in modern tennis history.

By the time the semifinals arrived at Roland-Garros, every former Grand Slam singles champion had already been eliminated from both the men’s and women’s draws — something that has not happened at a major tournament since the 1977 French Open.

For years, men’s tennis has been dominated by familiar names. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and, more recently, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner controlled the sport’s biggest stages.

But Paris 2026 has ripped up the script completely.

Sinner stunned early

The biggest shock of the tournament came in the second round when world No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashed out to Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerúndolo.

Sinner entered Roland-Garros as one of the favourites to win the title, especially after his dominant performances over the last 18 months. Instead, his tournament ended before the opening week was even complete.

His exit immediately opened up the draw and sparked belief among a new generation of players chasing their first major title.

Alcaraz never even got started

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz did not even make it onto the court.

The Spaniard withdrew before the tournament due to injury, robbing fans of one of the biggest stars in world tennis and removing another proven champion from the bracket.

With Nadal retired and Alcaraz absent, the tournament suddenly felt like the end of a familiar era on clay.

Djokovic falls as the old guard disappears

Novak Djokovic’s defeat in the third round completed the collapse of the established order.

The Serbian legend, who has dominated Grand Slam tennis for more than a decade, was beaten by Brazilian teenager João Fonseca in one of the standout moments of the tournament.

For the first time in years, the latter stages of a Grand Slam no longer belonged to players fans had become used to seeing lift trophies.

Instead, Paris became the stage for a completely new cast.

An all-Italian semifinal headlines the new generation

The semifinal lineup tells the story better than anything else.

On one side of the draw, Italy will guarantee a finalist as Matteo Arnaldi faces fellow countryman Flavio Cobolli in an all-Italian semifinal.

Cobolli reached the final four after eliminating Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime, while Arnaldi continued his breakthrough run with fearless tennis throughout the tournament.

The other semifinal will see Czech rising star Jakub Menšík face Alexander Zverev.

At just 20 years old, Menšík has become one of the stories of the tournament, playing with maturity and composure beyond his years.

Zverev, meanwhile, is now the only remaining player with extensive Grand Slam semifinal experience — yet the German is still chasing the first major title of his career despite years near the top of the game.

Women’s draw also transformed

The women’s tournament has been just as unpredictable.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out by Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals after winning the first set, while several other favourites also failed to survive the opening rounds.

The women’s semifinals will feature:

• Diana Shnaider
• Maja Chwalińska
• Mirra Andreeva
• Marta Kostyuk

None of them has previously won a Grand Slam singles title.

Tennis enters a new chapter

For decades, tennis fans became used to seeing the same champions dominate major tournaments.

But Roland-Garros 2026 feels different.

Teenagers are beating legends. Unseeded players are making deep runs. New rivalries are forming in real time.

Whether this proves to be a temporary disruption or the true beginning of tennis’ next era remains to be seen.

What is already certain, however, is that Paris 2026 will be remembered as the tournament where the sport’s old order finally gave way to a new generation.

2026 PVL Rookie Draft class. –PVL PHOTO

A setter and a libero headlined the 2026 Draft class of the PVL on Wednesday night, with Lams Lamina being picked first overall by Galeries Tower and Detdet Pepito going second as picked by Capital1.

Galeries is banking on the two-time UAAP Best Setter to elevate its offense and maximize a core led by Jean Asis, Aiza Maizo-Pontillas, Gayle Pascual, Roselle Baliton and Erika Deloria.

“It’s really fulfilling because, wow, I was the one they chose for Galeries,” Lamina said in Filipino. “It shows the trust they have in me, and I’m very happy and grateful for that.”

Lamina enters the professional ranks with an accomplished collegiate résumé, as she also won three championships in five Finals appearances with National University. She also gained experience with Alas Pilipinas pool.

“I came from a championship team at NU, and what I can bring to Galeries is my competitiveness both on and off the court,” she said. “I want to contribute my hard work and discipline to the team.”

Meanwhile, Capital1—which acquired a lot of offense in Vanie Gandler and Erika Santos when PLDT filed for a leave of absence—took Pepito to strengthen its defense.

The former University of Santo Tomas captain and two-time UAAP Best Libero, Pepito, reunites with childhood friend and former collegiate rival Bella Belen, Capital1’s top overall selection in last year’s draft and the reigning Rookie of the Year.

“As I was walking down the red carpet, I saw Bella and started thinking back to all our memories. We’ve been teammates since elementary school, and now we’re teammates again in the PVL,” Pepito said.

Pepito is expected to bolster the Solar Spikers’ backline alongside Roma Mae Doromal and Rachel Jorvina as the franchise continues to build around recent acquisitions Gandler and Santos.

“Honestly, it’s a mix of emotions, but more than anything, I’m just grateful and thankful to God,” Pepito went on. “Playing in the PVL was something I only dreamed about before. Being the No. 2 pick comes with pressure, but I’m thankful for the opportunity, and I’ll do my best to help Capital1.”

The draft class was notably affected by the withdrawals of projected top picks Alyssa Solomon and Niña Ytang, who opted to focus on their commitments with Alas Pilipinas.

Choco Mucho drafted Far Eastern University setter Tin Ubaldo, with ZUS Coffee tapping Mapua middle blocker Alyanna Ong at No.4—the highest pick of an NCAA player in the draft’s third year.

Akari, which held the No.5 pick, opted to pass in this year’s draft. Nxled selected University of the Philippines spiker-libero Irah Jaboneta.

Jonna Perdido landed at sixth overall with the Farm Fresh Foxies, reuniting with her college coach, Kungfu Reyes, who is the assistant of Japanese Koji Tsuzurabara.

Another NCAA standout was drafted in the first round, with Perpetual Help setter Fifi Ariola joining PLDT as the seventh pick. Adamson spiker Barbie Jamili was selected by Creamline to cap the first round.

A representative of the new generation of Brazilian women’s football, Tainá Maranhão could reach 10 matches for the Brazilian National Team next Saturday (6) against the United States. The young forward, who started playing football at 15, has steadily progressed in her appearances for the Canarinho since her first call-up to the U-17 team in 2019.

In October last year, she made her debut on coach Arthur Elias’s squad list. Today, she has five call-ups to the senior national team and nine matches played. Of the six games the Canarinho has played this year, Maranhão found the net in three: in the friendly against Costa Rica and in the matches against South Korea and Zambia in the FIFA Series.

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In a press conference this Wednesday (3), she said she is happy to be experiencing this stage of her career, especially because of her age — she turns 22 in August. “Everyone says I’m one of the youngest, and I take that as a good thing. Everything I see in the more experienced players, I try to absorb for myself and take as learning,” said Tainá.

Tainá Maranhão and Raissa Bahia during the Women’s National Team’s second training session at CT Joaquim GravaCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/Staff Images/CBF

The press conference took place after the second day of training for the friendlies against the United States, scheduled for Saturday (6) in São Paulo and Tuesday (9) in Fortaleza. One of Palmeiras’ key players, with whom she has already won major titles such as back-to-back Paulista championships and the Copa do Brasil, Maranhão does not feel the weight of expectations.

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“I’m happy even because of the expectations. And I’m going to work to live up to everyone’s expectations,” she assured. In the squad called up for these FIFA Date matches, the forward is joined by great club teammates: Raissa Bahia, who is beginning to make her mark with the Canarinho, with two appearances; and Bia Zaneratto, a veteran with 130 matches.

“Everyone knows I’m very inspired by Bia, but there’s also Guti (Amanda Gutierres), who keeps me on my toes,” she admitted, with the familiarity of someone who played alongside them for two years. “I think this reunion is really cool, we build closeness. Everything we’ve been through adds a lot to what we’re experiencing with the national team. Everything is still very new to me, but I’m loving it,” said the player, whose speed and intensity on the field are already showing up in her numbers with the Canarinho.

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In golf, there are a few things you just don’t do: stepping in front of a birdie, walking through someone’s line or forgetting to tip your caddie are just a few of the unwritten rules most golfers abide by.

In addition to the etiquette most of us already follow, there are a few instructional fundamentals that belong on the list. While we could spend hours listing them out, there’s one in particular that stands out. Recently, GOLF Top 100 Teacher and PGA Tour putting consultant Stephen Sweeney shared one of his putting rules, and it’s something every golfer should keep in mind.

“I have yet to see a world-class putter that putts good with a closed stance,” Sweeney said.

“There are certain things that are non-negotiable for me,” he continued. “The one thing that I hate to see is any sort of closed stance with the feet, and open shoulder.”

In a recent lesson with GOLF’s Jake Morrow in the debut episode of The Lab with Stephen Sweeney, presented by Baird, Sweeney explained that a closed stance often causes players to unintentionally aim right, leading to compensations that reduce consistency on the green. Luckily, the fix is easy. 

Square up your stance

As Sweeney demonstrates, an easy way to square up your putting stance is to set your feet shoulder-width apart and then let your arms hang loosely. Then, slide your fingers down until they’re resting on your kneecaps. This position should help everything square up.

“In an ideal world, we’re going to have everything square: knees, hips, shoulders, chest,” Sweeney said.

From there, you might notice your head or eye position feels slightly different, maybe a bit more forward or over the ball. That’s intentional. This drill also helps your head and eyes get into the proper position at address.

“I want you to get to a point where you feel like your eyes are over the golf ball,” Sweeney said.

While Sweeney uses lasers to help Morrow settle into a proper setup, a putting mirror or even an alignment rod work just as well. The key here is developing a square, consistent setup — one that puts you in position to start the ball on your intended line.

For more from Sweeney, you can watch the full video below. You can subscribe to GOLF’s YouTube channel here.

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Russell Wilson has announced his retirement from the NFL after 14 seasons, a career highlighted by a Super Bowl victory with the Seattle Seahawks.

Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowler and the 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, announced his retirement in a video posted to social media.

A third-round pick by the Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft, Wilson became one of the league’s most recognizable quarterbacks, tallying 46,966 passing yards and 353 total touchdowns during a career that also included stints with the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants.

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Russell Wilson of the New York Giants walks off the field following the game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on Jan. 4, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

This announcement from Wilson comes after he reportedly finalized a deal to become a CBS Sports NFL analyst. When news broke of his sports media deal, it was unclear if he wished to call it quits for his playing career, or simply take a season off to think about it. But Wilson posted a lengthy video on his social media, where he reflected on his time with the game and confirmed that he would be joining CBS Sports. 

“I remember the moment I fell in love with football. Waking up before sunrise with my dad and brother. Deep post routes and ‘moon balls.’ Yeah, that’s where it all began. But somewhere along the way, my love for football turned into more than just passion. It was an obsession,” Wilson narrated as clips from his childhood to college, to the NFL Scouting Combine, to his career highlights. 

Wilson found quick success in the NFL after a college career that began at NC State, but flourished at Wisconsin. He went 11-5 in his first NFL season, as the Seahawks quickly became a feared squad in the NFC. 

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Accompanied by the “Legion of Boom” defense in Seattle, Wilson and the Seahawks walked into MetLife Stadium for Super Bowl XLVIII and put on a rout of the Denver Broncos, 43-8, to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy. It was just the second season for Wilson, who cemented himself as the future at quarterback for Seattle under head coach Pete Carroll, who he shouted out in his video. 

“To Coach Carroll, thanks for taking a chance on the young, 5’11″ black kid from Richmond, Virginia who was told he was too small to ever make it in the NFL. We knew what winning was like,” Wilson said.  

Wilson wasn’t able to win the trophy again, ultimately falling to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIV in heartbreaking fashion. Instead of running with Marshawn Lynch on the goal line, the Seahawks infamously chose to pass, and Wilson was picked off by Malcolm Butler to seal victory for yet another Tom Brady ring. 

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson passes during warm-ups before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

In 10 seasons with Seattle, Wilson had 37,059 passing yards with 292 touchdowns and a 104-53-1 overall record. Wilson told Seattle fans, “You raised me,” in his video.

It wasn’t as sweet for Wilson once he was traded to the Broncos before the start of the 2022 season, as he started to face some serious adversity and public rifts with head coach Sean Payton. Wilson went 4-11 in his inaugural season with Denver, and after going 7-8 in 2023, the team moved on despite his massive contract looming. 

As a result, Wilson took a veteran minimum deal to join Mike Tomlin and the Steelers during the 2024 campaign. He went 6-5 in his starts, earning his 10th and final Pro Bowl bid. The Steelers made the playoffs, but didn’t make it out of the Wild Card Round. 

Finally, the Giants signed Wilson before the start of the 2025 season, though they drafted Jaxson Dart out of Ole Miss to be his successor. That quickly changed after just three starts for Wilson, as Dart took over in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Wilson never regained the starting role, though he was as classy as ever, talking about his mentorship of Dart. 

Throughout the years, Wilson enjoyed working with every coach, teammate and the fans of each franchise across his football journey.

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson waves to fans after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Jan. 4, 2026. (Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)

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“To every teammate I’ve had the privilege of sharing the locker room with, thank you for the sacrifices, the brotherhood, the memories. None of this is possible without you,” he said. 

“To every fan who supported, through the highs and the lows, your belief, your energy and your passion meant more than you’ll ever know.”

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AC Milan rival Premier League sides for West Ham‘s Crysencio Summerville, Real Madrid to sign Inter’s Denzel Dumfries and Newcastle target Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna.

AC Milan have emerged as serious contenders to sign Crysencio Summerville, 24, from West Ham, with the Dutch winger also attracting interest from Tottenham and Aston Villa. (Teamtalk), external

Real Madrid are expected to trigger the £17.3m release clause to sign Inter Milan and Netherlands right-back Denzel Dumfries, 30. (Sky Sports), external

Newcastle have submitted a 24m euros (£20.7m) bid to sign AIK Stockholm’s 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna. (Expressen – in Swedish), external

Atletico Madrid are keen on Manchester City and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 27. (Fichajes – in Spanish), external

Kieran McKenna and Thomas Frank are the leading contenders to replace outgoing Fulham boss Marco Silva, who is set to replace Jose Mourinho at Benfica. (Talksport), external

Manchester United have shelved contract talks with Bruno Fernandes, 31, after being assured the Portugal midfielder and club captain wants to stay at Old Trafford for the long term. (Mirror), external

Atletico Madrid could use the big-money sale of Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, 26, to fund the purchase of Marseille and England forward Mason Greenwood, 24. (Fichajes – in Spanish), external

Roma are also interested in Greenwood, with his former club Manchester United set to benefit from a sell-on clause in the deal that took him to France. (Teamtalk), external

Everton are chasing Arsenal‘s Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus, 29, but want the Premier League champions to reduce their £20m asking price. (Football Insider, external)

Sunderland hope to beat Marseille to the signing of Charleroi and Algeria midfielder Yassine Titraoui, 22. (FootSur7 – in French, external)

Paris St-Germain want 30m euros (£25.9m) from Juventus for 27-year-old France forward Randal Kolo Muani. (La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external