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Jannik Sinner won the Madrid Open 2026 men’s singles title on Sunday, May 3, 2026, after defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2, at the Caja Mágica.

Nine founding-era U.S. documents arrived Monday at William P. Hobby Airport aboard a private plane as part of a national exhibition tour marking the country’s 250th anniversary, organizers said.

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in partnership with the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP), will launch a nationwide grassroots program on May 18 to expand access to golf and develop young players.

The Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets in Game 6 on Friday with a 98-78 victory at Toyota Center, advancing in the NBA playoffs behind a 28-point performance from LeBron James.

The Houston Rockets were eliminated from the 2025–26 NBA playoffs on Friday after a 98-78 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round series, ending their season and prompting early offseason speculation about the team’s roster.

Micah Parsons said he is progressing as expected in his recovery from a torn ACL suffered late in the 2025 NFL season, but did not provide a timeline for his return to play.

Johnathan Williams III returned to action in the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup and helped Phoenix Fuel Masters defeat TNT, 100-97, in overtime on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets in six games in their Western Conference first-round series on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Minneapolis, ending Denver’s playoff run and sending the defending core led by Nikola Jokic into the offseason.

The Dallas Mavericks’ top overall pick has been named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year for the 2025–26 season.