Defeats

• The United States beat Hungary 7-3 at the ice hockey world championship in Switzerland, a result that kept its quarterfinal hopes alive. • The Americans scored seven times in a high-scoring group-stage game, while Hungary managed three goals in a match that mattered for the U.S. standings. • The win is important because it preserved the United States’ chances of advancing deeper in the tournament and avoiding an early exit.

• Ed Gallrein, the Trump-backed former Navy SEAL, defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary on May 20, 2026, in one of the night’s highest-profile contests. • The race was among the most expensive House primaries on record, with nearly $33 million spent as Trump allies tried to remove one of the GOP’s most independent-minded lawmakers. • Gallrein’s win is being read as another sign of President Trump’s grip on Republican voters in solidly red states, even as broader national polling has shown softer approval on some issues.

• Buriram United secured a 4-3 aggregate victory over Johor Darul Ta'zim in the ASEAN Club Championship semifinals on Wednesday, advancing to the final despite JDT winning the second leg 2-1 at Chang Arena in Thailand. • Buriram's first-leg dominance proved decisive—they won 3-1 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Johor Bahru with only three shots on target, establishing an insurmountable lead that JDT could not overcome despite their best efforts in the return fixture. • Kingsley Schindler scored an emphatic 98th-minute goal to secure Buriram's progression, marking JDT's first victory over the Thai club after five previous defeats in head-to-head matchups.

• The United States Women's National Team secured a 3-0 victory over Japan in a friendly match held in Colorado on May 12, 2026. • Kennedy Wesley, coming off the bench in her sixth cap, scored her first international goal and provided her first assist, highlighting the team's depth. • Sophia Wilson made her return to the USWNT after nearly a two-year hiatus, contributing to the dominant performance against the Japanese side.

• Pakistan's men's hockey team secured a 5-4 victory over China in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, held in Islamabad. • Sufyan Khan scored first in the 8th minute with a drag flick for pure pace, giving Pakistan the lead after dominating the high-paced opening quarter. • The win came after Pakistan threatened to pull away at halftime but held on in a hard-fought contest, showcasing strong opportunity creation.

• BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari defeated West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur constituency by 15,105 votes, marking a historic breach of her political stronghold. • The victory represents a symbolic turning point in West Bengal politics, ending Mamata's long winning streak in her home constituency during a period of major state-level political realignment. • The defeat follows the BJP's broader success in West Bengal assembly elections, where the party crossed the majority mark after 15 years of TMC dominance in the state.

• India secured a 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in the Thomas Cup quarterfinals on May 1, 2026, guaranteeing a medal and advancing to the semifinals. • Key wins came in men's doubles and singles matches, showcasing strong team performance in the badminton tournament. • This result strengthens India's position in international badminton and boosts medal prospects at the prestigious Thomas Cup.