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Time:2026-05-28T05:27:03Z

Tennis dominates headlines as Jakub Mensik collapses in extreme heat at the French Open and second seed Elena Rybakina suffers a shock early exit. In football, Crystal Palace won their first European trophy by claiming the Conference League. Off the field, FIFA faces a joint investigation by New York and New Jersey over World Cup ticket sales, while Packers running back Josh Jacobs faces domestic abuse charges.

Crystal Palace win first European trophy in Conference League

Crystal Palace win first European trophy in Conference LeagueCrystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano to win the UEFA Conference League, marking the club's first European trophy. The victory also serves as a perfect farewell for manager Oliver Glasner. The match showcased Palace's dominant performance in a memorable final.

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Palace beat Rayo to win Conference League and give Glasner perfect farewell (Sky Sports)
Crystal Palace win Conference League with superb victory over Rayo (BBC)
Crystal Palace secure first European trophy with Conference League win (The Independent)
Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano to win Conference League (The Independent)

Mensik collapses in French Open heat, calls conditions 'insane'

Mensik collapses in French Open heat, calls conditions 'insane'Jakub Mensik collapsed on court after winning a five-set match at the French Open, blaming extreme heat conditions. He described the situation as 'insane' and said his body 'just turned off' in the Paris heat. The incident has sparked renewed debate about player safety protocols at Grand Slam tournaments.

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'Insane' - Mensik fumes at playing conditions after French Open collapse (Sky Sports)
'My body just turned off' - Mensik collapses on court after win in Paris heat (BBC)
Jakub Mensik labels French Open heat ‘insane’ after collapsing at end of five-set win (The Guardian)

Second seed Rybakina stunned in French Open upset

Second seed Rybakina stunned in French Open upsetElena Rybakina, the second seed, suffered a shock early exit at the French Open in what is being called the biggest upset of the tournament. British player Fran Jones mounted a spirited fightback that ultimately fell short. The result significantly reshapes the women's singles draw.

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Women's singlesRybakina crashes out, Briton Jones' fightback falls short (The Guardian)
Elena Rybakina crashes out of French Open while Fran Jones fightback falls short (The Guardian)
Second seed Rybakina crashes out in biggest upset of French Open (The Independent)

New York and New Jersey probe FIFA's World Cup ticket practices

New York and New Jersey probe FIFA's World Cup ticket practicesNew York and New Jersey have launched a joint investigation into FIFA's ticket sales practices for the 2026 World Cup amid soaring prices. Legal officials have subpoenaed FIFA over concerns about ticketing procedures. The probe adds significant regulatory pressure on football's governing body as the tournament approaches.

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New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA’s ticket practices as World Cup prices soar (AP News)
FIFA subpoenaed by New York, New Jersey in World Cup ticket investigation (Al Jazeera)
Fifa to be investigated over ticketing for 2026 World Cup by top US legal chiefs (SCMP)
New York, New Jersey announce probe into FIFA’s World Cup ticket sales (Arab News)

Packers' Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic abuse charges

Packers' Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic abuse chargesGreen Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been arrested on charges related to domestic abuse. He was released from jail as prosecutors weigh whether to file formal charges. The case raises serious questions about his future with the team and in the NFL.

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs arrested on charges related to domestic abuse (CNN)
Packers’ Jacobs released from jail as prosecutors weigh filing charges (AP News)
Packers running back Josh Jacobs arrested on charges related to domestic abuse (AP News)