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ExoMars rover targets vast bed of clay in search for life

ExoMars rover targets vast bed of clay in search for life Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor In the region where the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover will search for signs of life, clay deposits extend beyond previous estimates, a new study finds. One hypothesis even suggests a vast ocean once covered the landing site. Clay minerals require liquid water to form and hold clues of a time when the red planet was wetter and more hospitable to life.

Kostyuk embraces underdog tag despite 15-match win streak on clay

Kostyuk embraces underdog tag despite 15-match win streak on clay PARIS, May 31 : Marta Kostyuk's love affair with clay has blossomed into a full-blown romance after the Ukrainian stunned world number one Iga Swiatek 7-5 6-1 to reach her first Roland Garros quarter-final on Sunday. The 23-year-old had not advanced past the second round in Paris in four years but extended her claycourt winning streak to 15 matches on the Tour, transforming what was once a love-hate relationship with Roland...

Clay Travis goes scorched earth on NFL during Sports Broadcasting Act hearing: 'Fans are getting gouged'

Fox News contributor and OutKick founder Clay Travis unleashed on the National Football League in a heartfelt testimony regarding the cost of watching games from home. During his testimony, Travis "advocate[d] for the reasonable fan" in efforts to put an end to what he dubbed unlawful "pay-per-view. single day, sports fans are getting gouged now for the opportunity of watching their favorite teams.

How clay-court chaos is a return to the norm at the French Open

analysis French Open men's draw back to glorious chaos with no clear favourite Sun 31 May 2026 at 5:21am The French Open form guide has been spectacularly torn up at Roland-Garros heading into the second week. The pre-tournament predictions have proven to be as useful as a racquet without its strings.

Baking on the clay: How players are feeling the heat in a French Open furnace

Kostyuk beats Golubic to maintain clay form at French Open

Swiatek falls as all French singles champs out

Marta Kostyuk reached the quarterfinals at the French Open for the first time on Sunday by taking out four-time champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 and ruining her birthday. Kostyuk, who is undefeated on clay this season, had lost their three previous matches and never taken a set against the former top-ranked player, who turned 25 on Sunday. Swiatek's loss guarantees a new French Open singles champion in the men's and women's draws; Novak Djokovic was the last former men's champion standing...

Kostyuk dedicates French Open win to Ukraine

PARIS -- Marta Kostyuk, the best player on clay this season and a vocal supporter of Ukraine amid the war with Russia, will play her first major semifinal at the French Open against a Russian. Kostyuk won an intense all-Ukraine quarterfinal against Elina Svitolina 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 on Tuesday. That set up Kostyuk against Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, who thumped Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea 6-0, 6-3.

Teenager Rafael Jódar comes from two sets down to set up Zverev quarter-final

19-year-old beats Pablo Carreño Busta 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 Jódar enjoying spectacular clay-court seasonThis year’s French Open has been defined in many ways by the weather, an unprecedented week of searing heat wreaking havoc on and off the court. That trend came to an end in an instant on Sunday morning as the cool, damp conditions took over in Paris. Rain or shine, the rise of Rafael Jódar endures.

Teenager Rafael Jódar comes from two sets down to set up Zverev quarter-final

19-year-old beats Pablo Carreño Busta 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 Jódar enjoying spectacular clay-court seasonThis year’s French Open has been defined in many ways by the weather, an unprecedented week of searing heat wreaking havoc on and off the court. That trend came to an end in an instant on Sunday morning as the cool, damp conditions took over in Paris. Rain or shine, the rise of Rafael Jódar endures.