AP – Sports
May 27, 2026
Swiatek improves career record at French Open to 42-3. Svitolina’s winning streak reaches 8 matches
PARIS (AP) — Iga Swiatek has improved her career record at the French Open to 42-3. The four-time champion eliminated 35th-ranked Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round. Swiatek won Roland Garros in 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024. With a heat wave still a factor in Paris seventh-seeded Elina Svitolina extended a run of solid form with a 6-0, 6-4 victory over Kaitlin Quevedo. And 11th-seeded Belinda Bencic beat American opponent Caty McNally 6-4, 6-0. The 39-year-old Novak Djokovic was facing 74th-ranked French player Valentin Royer later and second-seeded Alexander Zverev was playing Tomas Machac in the night session on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Travis Kelce joins Cleveland Guardians ownership group as a minority investor
CLEVELAND (AP) — Travis Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time All-Pro and fiance of music superstar Taylor Swift. On Wednesday he added minority investor in the Cleveland Guardians to his resumé. The Guardians announced before their game against the Washington Nationals that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has purchased a minority share in the franchise. The Cleveland Heights native bought a small share of David Blitzer’s 35% stake. Blitzer can become the controlling owner after the 2027 season or he can wait to exercise that option later.
Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The senators trying to fix college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict coach movement during the season. Senators Ted Cruz, a Republican, and Maria Cantwell, a Democrat, briefed The Associated Press on details of the bill they crafted in hopes it could get the 60 votes needed to clear the Senate. They are trying to overcome more than a year of inaction in Congress, which is seeking to enshrine rules created by a lawsuit settlement that allowed players to be paid.
The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao (AP) — Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history. The tiny autonomous territory of about 156,000 residents is now the smallest, both in terms of population and land mass, to make it to soccer’s biggest stage. And if that wasn’t enough, it’s doing so under a coach in Dick Advocaat who, at 78, is about to become the oldest the tournament has ever seen. They know what the world is probably thinking: Their country is too small, their coach is too old, they don’t have a chance. They heard all that through the qualifying process as well — and here they are.
The US is a two-time World Cup host. Without Lamar Hunt, it is likely neither would have happened
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Clark and Dan Hunt share fond memories of their late father, Lamar Hunt, beyond their World Cup adventures. Lamar Hunt’s passion for soccer helped shape the sport in the U.S. He invested in the North American Soccer League and later helped found Major League Soccer, crucial for hosting the 1994 World Cup. The Hunt brothers now have leading roles in the NFL and MLS, and are also helping Kansas City and Dallas host World Cup matches, fulfilling Lamar Hunt’s dream.
Argentine police arrest 2 Chileans suspected of being in a group targeting NBA and NFL stars
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine police have arrested two Chilean citizens suspected of being part of a transnational crime gang that targeted the homes of NFL and NBA stars and other elite athletes. Argentine federal police confirmed the arrests took place at the Retiro bus station in Buenos Aires. The gang allegedly robbed the homes of prominent athletes including NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce and former tennis player Juan Martín Del Potro. According to the FBI, these organized crime rings used social media to track athlete movements. The detainees are awaiting extradition proceedings requested by the United States.
10 players to watch at the World Cup
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to make their final appearances at the 2026 World Cup. This tournament could mark the end of an era as they pass the baton to a new generation. Players like Spain’s Lamine Yamal and France’s Kylian Mbappé are ready to take the spotlight. Other stars to watch include Norway’s Erling Haaland and Team USA’s Christian Pulisic. With Messi and Ronaldo nearing retirement, the stage is set for new legends to emerge in the soccer world.
Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans clash in Leipzig ahead of Conference League final
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — German police say supporters of Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano have clashed in Leipzig as their teams prepare to play in the Conference League final. Police say bottles, beer glasses and furniture were thrown Tuesday evening when a group of around 300 Rayo fans encountered Palace fans who were sitting outside restaurants. Police also intervened in another incident when around 60 Palace fans “provoked” Spanish supporters. Two people were detained. A win for Palace would keep English clubs on track for a potential sweep of all three main European men’s club continental competitions.
Climbers meet in Nepal to discuss the challenges of scaling Mount Everest
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Climbers and officials have met in Kathmandu to discuss the risks of scaling Mount Everest. The meeting comes during a record-breaking season with hundreds of climbers and Sherpa guides reaching the summit. Nepal issued a record 494 permits, with over 900 climbers believed to have reached the top. A Sherpa warned that the numbers are creating problems. Photos show long lines of climbers waiting to reach the summit. Keeping the mountain clean is a challenge, with strict rules often ignored. The Nepal government is considering new regulations requiring climbers to have experience before receiving permits.
IOC president Kirsty Coventry says sports cut from 2032 Brisbane Games could return in future
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — IOC president Kirsty Coventry says sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program will have a path to return at future Summer Games. Coventry gave the reassurance at the annual meeting of Summer Games sports bodies known as ASOIF. She had warned in February of “uncomfortable” talks ahead to make future Olympic hosting more efficient. The International Olympic Committee aims to soon finalize the list of sports on the Brisbane program. Coventry previously told sports leaders there will be fewer than the 36 sports being played at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
