Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-05-31
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Fonseca, 19, shows title credentials by backing up Djokovic win (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 23:37:43)
Rising star Joao Fonseca showcases his title credentials with victory over two-time finalist Casper Ruud to book his place in the French Open quarter-finals.
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Uncapped Yengi and Volpato in Australia World Cup squad (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 22:06:46)
Livingston striker Tete Yengi and former Italy Under-21 winger Cristian Volpato are the uncapped players named in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup.
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Arsenal battle PSG for Villa's Rogers - Monday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 21:57:32)
Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers is a target for Arsenal and PSG, Real Madrid's interest in Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice increases, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson wants Juventus move, plus more.
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No previous French Open champions left - who will seize chance? (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 21:52:30)
With Iga Swiatek's early French Open exit meaning new men's and women's champions will be crowned, BBC Sport analyses how the draws have been blown open.
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GB's Burgin beats Wanyonyi to win Diamond League 800m (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 21:10:29)
Great Britain's Max Burgin powers clear of a world-class field to win the 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Morocco.
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Is SWPL momentum with Celtic after Scottish Cup win? (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 20:48:07)
What does Celtic's Women's Scottish Cup final win over Rangers mean for next season's SWPL title race?
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'One of the biggest of his career!' - Burgin wins 800m in 'special' race (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 20:16:25)
Great Britain's Max Burgin wins the 800m final after a 'special' race at the Diamond League meet in Rabat.
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T20 Blast round-up: Lynn stars in Northants victory (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 19:05:44)
A round up of the T20 Blast action as Chris Lynn scores an unbeaten century in Northamptonshire's victory over Warwickshire.
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Goalkeeper tactical timeouts to be banned at World Cup (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 19:05:01)
Players at the 2026 World Cup will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured.
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Kohli inspires RCB to back-to-back IPL titles (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 19:00:19)
Virat Kohli's imperious unbeaten 75 helps Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League final securing back-to-back titles.
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Man City's future looks bright - and Shaw's role is key (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 18:47:13)
Manchester City's domestic double is the start of what they hope will be a hugely successful period for the club - and Khadija Shaw is at the centre of it.
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Vingegaard seals Giro to add to Tour and Vuelta wins (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 18:18:28)
Jonas Vingegaard becomes eighth rider to complete the full set of victories in each of the men's three Grand Tours.
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Hundreds arrested in France after Champions League riots (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 18:13:39)
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
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Exeter stun Leicester to set up Prem play-off drama (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 18:09:45)
Exeter Chiefs move back into the Prem play-off places as they leave it late to win 35-26 at third-placed Leicester Tigers.
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Ice, Ice Baby and 'start of a new era' - best of Arsenal parade (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 17:54:23)
For the first time in 22 years, Arsenal are the Premier League champions - and the players, staff and fans got to celebrate on Sunday with an incredible bus parade through the streets of north London.
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Stick or twist for Arteta - how do Arsenal take next step? (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 17:30:29)
Arsenal are fresh from their Champions League final heartbreak but thoughts are already moving to what they need to do to improve next season.
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Liverpool to open formal talks with Iraola (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 17:02:07)
Liverpool will open formal talks with Andoni Iraola this week over becoming their new head coach.
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Mayo sneak past Monaghan in All-Ireland SFC opener (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 17:01:31)
Mayo survive a late Monaghan comeback to secure a 1-24 to 2-20 All-Ireland SFC first-round win at Clones.
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Konate expresses sadness over Liverpool exit (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 16:59:04)
France defender Ibrahima Konate says he will leave Liverpool with "lifelong memories" after experiencing "highs and lows" during his time at Anfield.
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Title favourite Zverev cruises into quarter-finals (BBC Sport 2026-05-31 16:33:55)
Alexander Zverev underlines his status as favourite for the French Open men's singles title with a clinical straight-sets win over Jesper de Jong.