Sports News from Monday, May 25th, 2026

Four-time champion Iga Swiatek cantered into the second round of the French Open, dispatching Australian wildcard Emerson Jones 6-1 6-2 in quick time under a beaming sun.

Jofra Archer's all-round ability makes him a key asset, but it is his discipline and leadership despite a heavy workload that stand out most, Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara said after their playoff-clinching win.

South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns have drawn 1-1 at Royal Armed Forces of Morocco on Sunday to claim the African Champions League title 2-1 on aggregate thanks to Teboho Mokoena's thunderous strike.

Inter Miami star captain Lionel Messi appeared to suffer a leg injury after grabbing his left thigh, forcing him out in the 73rd minute of a 6-4 home victory over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday night.

AC Milan's season has ended in disappointment as a 2-1 home defeat by Cagliari in Serie A on Sunday meant they missed out on the top four, along with Juventus, who drew 2-2 at Torino, while AS Roma and Como both won away to qualify for the Champions League.

Novak Djokovic has begun his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title by crossing a milestone and a tricky hurdle with a 5-7 7-5 6-1 6-4 French Open first-round victory over local hope Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Sunday.

Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli has taken his fourth win in a row on Sunday after a power unit failure forced Mercedes teammate and title rival George Russell out of the Canadian Grand Prix.