Alexander Zverev will face Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final as he seeks a first Grand Slam title. Cobolli has already secured a top-10 ranking and is chasing Italy's first men's Roland Garros crown since 1976.
Lionel Scaloni says Lionel Messi has returned to partial training and could play a few minutes in one of Argentina's two friendlies. Argentina are also managing several other injury concerns before their World Cup opener against Algeria.
Jalen Brunson’s late free throw gave the Knicks a 105-104 win over the Spurs on Friday and a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. New York is now two victories away from its first title since 1973.
WorldA Nepali climber who survived nearly a week missing on Mount Everest said he chewed ice and rationed snacks from his pockets to stay alive. Dawa Sherpa was found on June 4 and is being treated in Kathmandu.
Younis Khan is expected to replace Sarfaraz Ahmed as Pakistan’s Test head coach as the PCB considers broader changes after successive series losses to Bangladesh. Mohammad Hafeez is also likely to be given a senior role.
NATIONALZakhakhel tribesmen blocked the Torkham highway in Khyber after two men were killed in a targeted attack. Protesters announced patrols, a motorcycle ban and a boycott of official activities.
WorldA Lebanese army officer and his driver were killed in an Israeli strike on a military vehicle in southern Lebanon, officials said. The attack came amid continued tensions despite a fragile ceasefire.
WorldBahrain says it has condemned Iranian strikes on Bahraini and Kuwaiti territory, calling them a violation of sovereignty and a threat to Gulf stability. Manama also urged Tehran to halt attacks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
WorldStudents in New Delhi joined the first street protest organised by the viral Cockroach Janta Party over alleged exam irregularities. Demonstrators demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
India have picked 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, with Shreyas Iyer named captain. The BCCI also announced its squad for the Asian Games in Japan.
FIFA has cancelled about 60 World Cup tickets that were mistakenly issued for free because of a website error. The affected fans have been told the tickets remain reserved and must now be paid for in full.
NATIONALPakistan has rejected India’s objections to the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan elections, calling the remarks baseless and reaffirming its position on the Kashmir dispute. Polls in the region are scheduled for June 7 after a four-month delay.
