A minivan ploughed into Liverpool fans celebrating their record-tying 20th Premier League title, injuring 45 people including 4 children. The 53-year-old driver was arrested, not investigated as terrorism. Witnesses described the vehicle hitting pedestrians along the 10-mile parade route. Unlike their 2020 title celebration restricted by COVID, thousands attended. Firefighters freed trapped victims. Of 27 hospitalized, two suffered serious injuries. The team expressed concern.
PSG achieved their ultimate goal with a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan at Allianz Arena to win the Champions League under Luis Enrique. Since their Qatari takeover in 2011, PSG had won 11 French titles but missed this trophy. Enrique, who won with Barcelona in Berlin 2015, aimed to fill the French capital's trophy cabinet since 2023. French fans unfurled a banner honoring Enrique's daughter Xana. He praised Dembele as Ballon d'Or worthy.
Chelsea secured the Conference League, their final missing European trophy, defeating Real Betis 4-1 at Stadion Wroclaw. After Abde Ezzalzouli put 71-year-old Chilean Manuel Pellegrini's Betis ahead, £40m Manchester City signing Cole Palmer provided assists for Enzo Fernández and Nicolas Jackson. Moisés Caicedo and Jadon Sancho, set up by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, completed the victory. The financial gulf ultimately told, delighting owners Boehly and Eghbali.
Paris Saint-German faces Inter Milan in Champions League final at Munich's Allianz Arena Saturday 9pm. Luis Enrique's Qatari-owned French champions, having won domestic league and French Cup, pursue historic treble with youthful squad. Simone Inzaghi's experienced Inter, who eliminated Barcelona, seek revenge against Manchester City. This clash of cultures features Lautaro Martinez. Victory would make Enrique a two-club Champions League winner.
Top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder routed sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 in Western Conference finals Game 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, 20 post-halftime. Julius Randle contributed 28 points while Anthony Edwards, averaging 26.5 playoff points, managed only 18. Thunder, fresh from eliminating Denver, packed the paint defensively and overcame a halftime deficit with a 32-18 third quarter. Coach Mark Daigneault praised their resilience, while Minnesota's Chris Finch noted, "It's Game 1." Game 2 is Thursday.
Sabalenka and Musetti advanced at Roland-Garros with straight-sets wins. Sabalenka beat Rakhimova 6-1, 6-0, while Olympic medalist Musetti defeated Hanfmann 7-5, 6-2, 6-0. Americans Paul, Tiafoe progressed; Shelton faced Sonego later. Zheng Qinwen advanced while Paolini played Yuan Yue. Fans honored Nadal, 14-time champion, with Djokovic attending his farewell. Sinner and Osaka compete Monday on clay court.
Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to a stunning 138-135 overtime victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Despite New York's 99.7% win probability, Nesmith's 30 points and Haliburton's buzzer-beater erased a 14-point deficit. Nembhard scored seven in overtime while Toppin sealed it with a late dunk. Brunson scored 43 and Towns added 35 for New York. Siakam contributed 17 for Indiana.
Real Madrid confirmed 43-year-old Xabi Alonso as coach from June 2025 on a three-season contract. Alonso leaves Bayer Leverkusen after securing a domestic treble including their first Bundesliga title. He replaces Ancelotti, expected to coach Brazil. Alonso made 236 appearances for Madrid (2009-2014), winning La Liga, Champions League, and German Cup with Bayern Munich. His coaching career began with Madrid's youth academy before winning the 2005 Champions League with Liverpool.
Sherpa guide Kami Rita, 55, reached Mount Everest's 29,032-foot summit for the 31st time with Seven Summits Treks clients, breaking his record. First climbing in 1994, the "Everest Man" summited twice in 2023. His competitor Pasang Dawa has 29 ascents. Rita has climbed other major peaks including K2. Two climbers died this month. Hillary and Norgay first summited in 1953.
Arsenal, the only British women's club to win a European title, stunned Barcelona in Portugal via Blackstenius' 74th-minute winner. Coach Slegers, a 36-year-old Dutchwoman 127 days in charge, praised the performance. Arsenal, with 14 FA Cups and 15 top-flight titles, defeated Barcelona after eliminating Real Madrid and Lyon. Captain Little called it "the best moment of my career" as they aim to challenge Chelsea's six consecutive league titles.
Four teenagers—Rowan McLeod, Kaydance Ford, Danica Baker, Olivia Rourke—and 33-year-old teacher Mat Eckert died May 23, 2025, when their vehicle collided with a transport truck returning from a softball tournament. Prime Minister Carney acknowledged the tragedy. Funerals in Bruce County communities include Chesley arena and Owen Sound. Brockton's mayor called it a "deep scar." Memorial donations support local sports. Eckert, a NorthStar lacrosse coach, received grief counselling.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 playoffs hopes hinge on win-loss record, net run rate, and points table position. Key players face injury concerns while remaining matches require strategic adjustments. Their batting performance and bowling attack effectiveness, combined with head-to-head records and home advantage, will determine qualification scenarios. Team strategy must overcome challenges to secure a playoff berth.
Lando Norris won Monaco Grand Prix from pole, cutting Oscar Piastri's championship lead to three points with his second season win. Ferrari's Leclerc finished second, Piastri third, and Red Bull's Verstappen fourth. The race featured two mandatory pit stops with minimal action. Lewis Hamilton placed fifth. A virtual safety car deployed after Bortoleto hit barriers. This marked McLaren's first Monaco win since 2008. The Spanish Grand Prix follows on June 1.
Liverpool claimed their second Premier League title with Trent Alexander-Arnold scoring his last club goal. Erling Haaland's hat-tricks couldn't prevent Manchester City's collapse after Rodri's ACL rupture. David Moyes returned to Everton, where James Tarkowski's 98th-minute equalizer sparked derby chaos. Nottingham Forest finished second as Chris Wood starred. Gabriel's header won Arsenal the north London derby before their title charge faded. Manchester United mourned Denis Law while Southampton avoided worst-ever record with just 12 points. Michail Antonio returned after nearly dying in a car crash.
Enhanced Games founder Aron D'Souza launched a performance-enhancing competition featuring Kristian Gkolomeev's claimed 50-meters freestyle record. The Las Vegas event (May 21-24, 2024) offers $500,000 prizes with $1 million bonuses. Participants include James Magnussen and Andriy Govorov. Despite transparency claims, substances remain undisclosed. World Anti-Doping Agency condemns the concept as "medical nonsense" citing cardiac death risks. The Telehealth Platform, backed by Trump Jr. and Thiel, sells prescription enhancers for $99.
Bayern Munich reclaimed the Bundesliga title under Vincent Kompany, winning 12 of 13 championships. Harry Kane scored 60 goals in 60 games while Michael Olise provided 14 assists. Jonas Urbig replaced injured Neuer, who turns 40 next year. Thomas Müller departs after the Club World Cup. Kompany reintegrated Leon Goretzka and utilized Konrad Laimer extensively. Bayer Leverkusen faltered despite few losses, and their star Florian Wirtz may join Bayern.
Seattle Sounders defeated FC Dallas 1-0 with Musovski scoring, anticipating Ryan Kent's arrival. Chicago Fire broke attendance records (62,358) at Soldier Field as Messi's Inter Miami drew 0-0, with Ustari named MVP and Suárez's goal disallowed. Coach Berhalter praised the atmosphere. New England's Porter secured a win using a 3-4-1-2 formation. Philadelphia lost 1-0 to NYCFC after Gazdag's departure, testing Tanner's decision to replace Curtin with Carnell.
Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa qualified for FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 through quarter-final victories at CAF U20 AFCON. Morocco defeated Sierra Leone via an own goal in the 115th minute. Egypt's young Pharaohs forced penalties with a last-gasp equalizer against Ghana, winning 5-4. Nigeria's Flying Eagles secured their record 14th appearance by defeating champions Senegal. Thabang Mahlangu's strike earned South Africa victory over DR Congo. Tournament runs September 27-October 19, 2025.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Goldstars battled to a goalless draw in Bibiani during match day 32's battle of 'chasers'. Coach Karim Zito insists the Porcupine Warriors remain title contenders despite trailing Ghana Premier League leaders Nations FC by five points, with Goldstars three behind. Nations FC advanced toward a historic league triumph by defeating Samartex 3-0, with Emmanuel Annor scoring at the hour mark before Faisal Charwetey (75th minute) and Kelvin Ampoful (82nd minute) scored amid celebrations from the sparse home crowd.