The Sports Gazette. Monday the 2nd of June 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! On today’s Sports Gazette: British cyclist Simon Yates delivered a stunning comeback to win the 2025 Giro d’Italia, overcoming an 81-second deficit in the penultimate stage to claim his second Grand Tour title, as reported by The Guardian. The 112th Tour de France is set to begin on July 5 in Lille, with Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, and Remco Evenepoel headlining a fiercely competitive field, according to CyclingNews.com. In Las Vegas, the 2025 Rugby League showcase drew over 45,000 fans to Allegiant Stadium, featuring top teams from the UK, Australia, and New Zealand in a historic turnout, covered by Love Rugby League. Meanwhile, Frankfurt is preparing to host the 2025 World Cup of Darts from June 12 to 15, with 40 nations competing in an all-doubles format, according to Sky Sports. Golf fans have their eyes on the U.S. Women's Open and the Memorial Tournament this week, highlighting both LPGA and PGA talent, as reported by Golf.com. On the ice, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars in Game 7 to advance to a Stanley Cup Final rematch against the Florida Panthers, according to New York Post. In Major League Baseball, Teoscar Hernández’s status remains uncertain ahead of the Dodgers vs. Yankees game due to a lingering groin strain, per Associated Press. The NCAA Division I Men's Baseball Tournament has also begun, with 64 teams battling through the Regionals in the race to Omaha, covered by NCAA.com. Finally, the Basketball Champions League Asia returns to Dubai from June 7 to 13, welcoming nine teams for 17 games, as confirmed by FIBA.basketball. These news summaries were written using AI technology. While every effort has been made to ensure factual accuracy, occasional mistakes or omissions may occur. Your understanding is appreciated, and we warmly welcome any feedback to help us continue improving the quality of our reporting. Thank you for being part of our journey!