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Time:2026-05-24T19:31:22Z

The sports world sees dramatic shifts as Arsenal secures their first Premier League title in 22 years, while high-profile departures like Guardiola and Salah mark the end of an era. In tennis, Emma Raducanu faces a disappointing early exit at the French Open, whereas Ukraine's Kostyuk provides an emotional victory amidst domestic conflict. Meanwhile, horse racing history is made in Hong Kong as Romantic Warrior achieves a Triple Crown redemption.

Emma Raducanu exits French Open early

Emma Raducanu exits French Open earlyEmma Raducanu suffered a straight-sets defeat in her opening match at the French Open. The loss marks a difficult start to the tournament for the British star. Fans were left disappointed by her struggle to find rhythm on the clay courts.

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Raducanu beaten in French Open first round (BBC)
French Open 2026: Raducanu crashes out to Sierra; Zverev eases through on day one – as it happened (The Guardian)
Emma Raducanu slumps to straight-sets defeat in French Open first round (The Guardian)
Raducanu suffers French Open exit after first-set nightmare (The Independent)

Kostyuk's emotional French Open victory

Kostyuk's emotional French Open victoryUkrainian player Kostyuk secured a place in the second round of the French Open. Her win was accompanied by emotional tributes to her home country following recent missile strikes. She dedicated the victory to those affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack back home in Ukraine (AP News)
Kostyuk dedicates win to Ukraine after strikes 100 metres from parents' home (BBC)
French Open 2026Ukraine’s Kostyuk keeps focus after missile strike near parents’ home (The Guardian)
Emotional Kostyuk wins after missile strike near parents’ home (The Independent)

Arsenal clinch Premier League title

Arsenal clinch Premier League titleArsenal have been crowned Premier League champions after a decisive victory over Crystal Palace. This victory ends a 22-year wait for the club to secure the top English football prize. The triumph highlights the team's dominance throughout the season.

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Champions Arsenal finish on a high with win over Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)
Arsenal celebrate title with routine win at Palace (BBC)
Cherries bomb City's title bid, handing Arsenal first Premiership crown in 22 years (China Daily)
Arsenal won because they mastered Premier League’s undeniable truth (The Independent)
Arsenal lift Premier League trophy as Arteta admits to title ‘doubts’ (The Independent)

Premier League farewells and relegation drama

Premier League farewells and relegation dramaThe Premier League season concluded with West Ham being relegated to a lower division. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur managed to maintain their top-flight status. The finale was marked by emotional departures of key figures like Guardiola and Salah.

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Premier League finale: West Ham relegated and Spurs stay up as Guardiola, Salah make tearful exits (AP News)
West Ham go down and Spurs stay up as Guardiola, Salah make emotional exits (Al Jazeera)
Spurs survive as Guardiola, Salah say Premier League farewells (Arab News)

Romantic Warrior secures Triple Crown

Romantic Warrior secures Triple CrownThe champion galloper Romantic Warrior has achieved a historic Triple Crown redemption. This victory marks the horse's 15th Group One success, cementing its legacy in Hong Kong racing. Jockey James McDonald also celebrated a back-to-back win.

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Warrior claims Triple Crown redemption in Champions & Chater, history for McDonaldHometown hero adds string to bow while taking Group One tally up to 15, while jockey James McDonald goes back to back. (SCMP)
Romantic Warrior and James McDonald return after winning the Group One Champions & Chater Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan (SCMP)
‘Amazing’ Romantic Warrior battles way to Triple Crown and Hong Kong immortalityHong Kong’s champion galloper makes light work of his rivals to bag his 15th Group One success on Sunday. (SCMP)