Demonstrators gathered outside SoFi Stadium before Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand, highlighting divisions in the Iranian American community even as many fans attended to support the team.
Carolina beat Vegas 3-0 in the sixth game of the final, capturing the franchise's first NHL title since 2006 after turning the series with defense and late-goaltending stability.
UFC Freedom 250 brought mixed martial arts bouts to the White House South Lawn for the first time, with Justin Gaethje defeating Ilia Topuria in the headline contest.
Boualem Khoukhi’s late header gave Qatar a 1-1 draw in their World Cup group opener after Breel Embolo had put Switzerland ahead from the penalty spot.
The Ghana midfielder cannot travel to Toronto for the June 17 match against Panama but remains eligible for his country’s subsequent group games in the United States.
Music and celebrity appearances preceded Canada’s draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina and the United States’ match against Paraguay as the expanded tournament reached two more host nations.
The award-winning official was refused entry at Miami airport despite carrying a valid visa, Somali representatives said. FIFA later confirmed that he could not train or work at the 2026 tournament.
Polish player Maja Chwalińska has reached the French Open final, becoming the lowest-ranked finalist in the tournament's history after defeating Diana Shnaider.
Paris Saint-Germain defended the European title in Budapest by recovering from an early deficit, drawing 1-1 after extra time and then beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties.
Celebrations after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win led to hundreds of detentions, injuries to police officers and scattered unrest in Paris and other French cities.
Event date May 29, 2026: The sport’s governing body said Russia’s eligibility will be decided event by event, leaving the ban unresolved for next season.
Carolina beat Montreal 6-1 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final, breaking through after repeated near-misses and reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006.