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May 31, 2026

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ZURICH, ZURICH - MAY 31: Finland players celebrate with the championship trophy following victory in the Gold Medal Game between Switzerland and Finland of the 2026 IIHF World Championship, WM, Weltmeisterschaft at Swiss Life Arena on May 31, 2026 in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. Copyright: xLivioxBaeriswylx xSPPx Sportspressphoto_SPR158329
May 31, 2026, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: USA midfielder GIO REYNA delivers a quick pass with the outside of his right foot. The U.S. MenÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s national team, Nationalteam defeated Senegal, 3-2, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Charlotte USA - ZUMAm261 20260531_zsp_m261_012 Copyright: xPatrickxMagoonx
MARACANA Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 05 31 2026 - FRIENDLY MATCH BRAZIL X PANAMA - Brazilian player Alex Sandro during a friendly match between BRAZIL X PANAMA, held at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, on Sunday night, May 31. The Brazilian national team, Nationalteam is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, WM, Weltmeisterschaft, Fussball (Photo: Eduardo Carmim Photo Premium SPP) 30930 (Eduardo Carmim SPP) Copyright: xEduardoxCarmimx xSPPx spp-en-EdCa-amistoso_brasil_panama_488009
MotoGP GP7 Brembo Grand Prix of Italy - Grand Prix Race Podium in Scarperia e San Piero, Italy - 31 MAY 2026. Marco Bezzecchi of Italy and Aprilia Racing seen celebrating the victory in Grand Prix Race during MotoGP GP7 Brembo Grand Prix of Italy - Grand Prix Race Podium at Mugello Circuit. Scarperia e San Piero Italy Copyright: xFabrizioxCarabellix xSOPAxImagesx 20260531R3FC2549_MarcoBezzecchi
HARRISON, NJ - MAY 31: Jess Carter 27 of the Gotham FC battles Kate Faasse 23 of the Houston Dash during the first half of the NWSL game on May 31, 2026 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle Icon Sportswire) SOCCER: MAY 31 NWSL Gotham FC vs Houston Dash EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon26053126272
London, England, 31st May 2026. Michael Essien of World XI celebrates the fourth goal with Ethan Payne (AKA Behzinga) during the England vs Soccer Aid World XI UNICEF Soccer Aid match at the London Stadium, London. Picture credit should read: Jake Youle Sportimage EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club league player publications. SPI_061_England_World_XI SPI-4829-0060
Timo Kastening MT Melsungen lifts the EHF Cup at the award ceremony during the handball final of the Winamax EHF Finals 2026 between THW Kiel and MT Melsungen at Barclays Arena on May 31, 2026 in Hamburg, Germany
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 31: Danilo Santos of Brazil celebrates after scoring the team s sixth goal during the International Friendly, Länderspiel, Nationalmannschaft match between Brazil and Panama at Maracana Stadium on May 31, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Photo by Andre Ricardo Sports Press Photo SPP) Copyright: xSportsxPressxPhotox Sportspressphoto_SPR158585
Dutch Jesper De Jong plays against German Alexander Zverev plays against during their fourth-round match at the French Tennis Open in Roland Garros in Paris, France, on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Zverev won 7-6, 6-4, 6-1. PAR20260531119 MAYAxVIDON-WHITE
FORTH WORTH, TX - MAY 31: Russell Henley holds the Leonard Trophy after winning the final round of the PGA, Golf Herren Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club on Sunday, May 31, 2026 in Fort Worth, TX. (Photo by Austin McAfee Icon Sportswire) GOLF: MAY 31 PGA Charles Schwab Challenge EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260531004
(260601) -- PARIS, June 1, 2026 -- Mirra Andreeva celebrates after the women s singles 4th round match between Mirra Andreeva of Russia and Jil Teichmann of Switzerland at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2026. ) (SP)FRANCE-PARIS-TENNIS-FRENCH OPEN-WOMEN S SINGLES-4TH ROUND WuxHuiwo
Colombia national team, Nationalteam Training Ahead Of The 2026 World Cup James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz, Jorge Carrascal, and Juan Camilo Hernandez, players for the Colombian national team, train in Bogota, Colombia, on May 31, 2026, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Bogota Colombia Copyright: xDanielxGarzonxHerazox originalFilename:garzonherazo-colombia260531_np28w.jpg

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Timo Kastening MT Melsungen lifts the EHF Cup at the award ceremony during the handball final of the Winamax EHF Finals 2026 between THW Kiel and MT Melsungen at Barclays Arena on May 31, 2026 in Hamburg, Germany

Dutch Jesper De Jong plays against German Alexander Zverev plays against during their fourth-round match at the French Tennis Open in Roland Garros in Paris, France, on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Zverev won 7-6, 6-4, 6-1. PAR20260531119 MAYAxVIDON-WHITE