Germany, Netherlands, Côte d'Ivoire, and Sweden begin their World Cup campaigns on Sunday. The guide includes match times, broadcast details, and key players to watch for each game.
George Russell secured pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, narrowly beating teammate Lewis Hamilton. Charles Leclerc crashed out, while Kimi Antonelli will start third.
As of May 11, 2026, the LG Twins lead the KBO League with a 39-23 record and a .629 winning percentage. KT Wiz are second at 36-25, followed by Samsung Lions (34-26), Hanwha Eagles (32-28), and KIA Tigers (33-29).
The 2026 World Cup begins today at Estadio Azteca with Mexico vs. South Africa, followed by South Korea vs. Czechia. 48 teams will compete in 104 matches across 16 host cities in three countries until July 19.
New Zealand dropped to fourth in the ICC World Test Championship standings after a 115-run loss to England in the first Test at Lord's, despite Australia leading the table with 84 points and a 87.50% points percentage.
Lewis Hamilton believes his first win for Ferrari is on the cards after a second-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix, with Kimi Antonelli leading the title race by 66 points.
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, 20, made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess 2026, defeating Magnus Carlsen twice and overcoming a mid-tournament slump.
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, 20, made history by winning Norway Chess 2026, becoming the first Indian to do so. He achieved a remarkable comeback from the bottom of the standings, including two classical victories over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that Washington is urging Zelensky to align with understandings from the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska last summer. He also asserted Washington's commitment to resolving the Ukraine crisis, viewing Europe as a non-negotiating party due to its anti-Russian stance.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that the US is working to encourage Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to act in line with understandings reached between the US and Russia in Anchorage.
LG leads the 2026 KBO League standings with a 34-21 record (0.618 win rate), followed closely by KT and Samsung. The standings as of May 3 show a tight race at the top.
Charles Leclerc has signed a new multi-year contract extension with Ferrari, continuing his relationship with the team he joined in 2019. He will drive alongside Lewis Hamilton. The announcement was made ahead of his home Grand Prix in Monaco.
In Round 7 of the Norway Chess tournament, R Praggnanandhaa secured a dominant classical win, while Divya Deshmukh won her Armageddon tie-break. World Champion D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen also won their respective tie-breaks.
In the 2026 Norway Chess tournament, R Praggnanandhaa secured a notable classical win. D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen, surprisingly low in standings, won their Armageddon tie-breaks. Divya Deshmukh also won her Armageddon tie-break.
Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2, setting up a final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi retains the Orange Cap with 776 runs, but faces a threat from Gujarat's Shubman Gill (722 runs) and Sai Sudharsan (710 runs). Kagiso Rabada now leads the Purple Cap race with 28 wickets, ahead of Bhuvneshwar Kumar (26 wickets).
Iran stated that Tehran and Washington have reached understandings on many issues regarding a potential deal to end the war, but an agreement is not imminent. US President Trump urged caution, while Secretary of State Rubio suggested a deal was close. The proposed agreement includes Iran giving up its uranium stockpile and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia's position on resolving the Ukraine crisis is based on the "Anchorage understandings" and principles outlined by President Putin in June 2024, according to MFA official Alexey Polishchuk. Deputy FM Sergey Ryabkov described the "spirit of Anchorage" as trust between Russian and US presidents enabling agreement on settlement contours.
New Seibu Lions foreign player Kanario hit two home runs, a game-tying solo shot and a go-ahead two-run blast, to lead his team to a 4-3 victory over Orix. The win propelled Seibu back to the top of the league standings.
As of May 24, 2026, the Samsung Lions lead the KBO League standings with a 28-18-1 record (0.609 win rate). LG Twins are second, followed by KT Wiz in third.
As of May 22, 2026, the Samsung Lions lead the KBO League standings with a 27-17-1 record (0.614 win rate). They are followed by KT Wiz (26-18-1) and LG Twins (26-19-0).
Gujarat Titans openers Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill have claimed the top two spots in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap standings with 638 and 616 runs respectively, following strong performances against Chennai Super Kings. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is now third.
The Premier League season concludes with Brighton, Liverpool, and Sunderland vying for European spots. Managerial futures are uncertain for Marco Silva and potentially Pep Guardiola, while several players like Bernardo Silva and Mohamed Salah prepare for farewells.
Bangladesh have moved to fifth in the World Test Championship standings after a 2-0 series win over Pakistan, pushing India down to sixth. Australia leads the table.
Australian cyclists Ben O'Connor, Jai Hindley, and Michael Storer are now fifth, sixth, and seventh overall at the Giro d'Italia after a challenging stage 10 time trial. O'Connor made significant gains, moving up three places.
