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Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates as she won her semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Russia's Mirra Andreeva at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, June 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

Jasmine Paolini will try to stop Iga Swiatek in the French Open women’s final

Jasmine Paolini will try to accomplish something no one has been able to do in quite some time: defeat Iga Swiatek at the French Open.
 

Caitlin Clark makes 7 3-pointers, scores 30 points to lead Indiana over winless Washington 85-83

 
Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández (37) celebrates with teammates Jason Heyward (23) and Andy Pages (44) after a baseball gamea gainst the New York Yankees, Friday, June 7, 2024, in New York. The Dodgers won 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Teoscar Hernández hits 2-run double in 11th, lifts Dodgers over Yankees 2-1

 
Los Angeles Dodgers' Kiké Hernández (8) gestures to fans after hitting a double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, June 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández makes error in midst of live television interview during 2-1 win over Yanks

 
FILE - England's Phil Foden in action during the Euro 2024 group C qualifying soccer match between England and Malta at Wembley stadium in London, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The Associated Press takes a look at some of the players expected to light up the European Championship in Germany which kicks off on June 14. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Foden, Wirtz and Yamal among the players who could light up Euro 2024

 

Paris Olympics organizers unveil a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower

The Paris Olympics organizers on Friday unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower as the French capital marks 50 days until the start of the Summer Games. (AP Video by Oleg Cetinic)
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NBA

Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9), Kristaps Porzingis (8) and Jayson Tatum (0) block a shot by Dallas Mavericks' Derrick Jones Jr. (55) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Boston.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis suddenly a big problem in Finals for a Mavericks team that cast him off

 

  1. The Celtics’ formula is lots of 3s, lots of stops. The Mavericks need a solution in the NBA Finals

  2. Dallas guard Irving has rough NBA Finals opener in response to boos (and worse) from Boston crowd

  3. Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals behind Brown, returning Porzingis

MLB

Chicago White Sox's Paul DeJong hits a single against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 7, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Red Sox-White Sox game delayed by 3 bottles thrown toward the field

 

  1. Tatis, Profar and Kim homer as the Padres beat the Diamondbacks 10-3 to end 5-game losing streak

  2. Yainer Diaz homers in his 4th straight game, Framber Valdez throws a 4-hitter, Astros top Halos 7-1

  3. JJ Bleday hits leadoff homer in 9th to give the A’s a 2-1 victory the Blue Jays

NHL

FILE - Boston University's Macklin Celebrini (71) skates with the puck in front of Rochester's Elijah Gonsalves (16) during an NCAA men's college hockey tournament regional game March 28, 2024, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Celebrini has a pretty good idea his NHL future lies with the San Jose Sharks, who hold the first pick in the draft. For now, the 17-year-old center coming off a celebrated freshman season at Boston University isn’t in a rush to get there, yet. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens, File)

NHL’s top draft prospect Macklin Celebrini in no rush to turn pro, with Sharks likely landing spot

 

  1. Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner’s play is the biggest uncertainty in the Stanley Cup Final

  2. Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers is a Stanley Cup Final of teams far apart in every way

  3. Stanley Cup notebook: Okposo finally gets shot at Stanley Cup, McDavid back where his career started

WNBA

Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins-Smith knocks the ball away from Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Las Vegas on Friday, June 7, 2024. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Skylar Diggins-Smith’s big second half leads the Storm past the Aces 78-65 for 6th straight victory

 

  1. Caitlin Clark says no apology is needed from Chennedy Carter for her flagrant foul

  2. Engaged Sun teammates Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner find work-life balance in the WNBA

  3. Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever hope 4-day break can help recharge season after early struggles

NFL

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to the media before an NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Lions lose 1 day of offseason workouts after violating NFL rules relating to on-field contact

 

  1. Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr., the 23rd overall draft pick, signs a 4-year deal worth roughly $14.6M

  2. Randy Gregory sues the NFL and the Broncos over $500K in fines for THC use he says was therapeutic

  3. Chiefs’ BJ Thompson is alert and responsive a day after having a seizure, going into cardiac arrest

Auto Racing

Austin Cindric, right, exits his pit stall as Ryan Blaney, center, and Chase Briscoe, left, follow during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

NASCAR returns to repaved Sonoma road course unsure what to expect from fast new asphalt

 

  1. Canapino takes IndyCar leave of absence after dispute over online abuse aimed at another driver

  2. David Malukas joins Meyer Shank Racing after getting dropped by Arrow McLaren following bike crash

  3. McLaren’s Lando Norris gives nod to Ferrari as favorites at Canadian Grand Prix

Golf

Scottie Scheffler watches his shot on the 11th fairway during the second round of the Memorial golf tournament, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Scottie Scheffler’s big finish gives him a 3-shot lead at the Memorial

 

  1. Aprichaya Yubol shoots a career-best 61 to take the first-round lead at ShopRite LPGA Classic

  2. US OPEN ’24: Americans on a run not seen in 40 years heading to Pinehurst No. 2

  3. US OPEN ’24: Capsules of 10 prominent players at Pinehurst No. 2

Tennis

Germany's Alexander Zverev clenches his fist after winning the third set during his semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Norway's Casper Ruud at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

Alexander Zverev reaches the French Open final on the day his court case is resolved in Germany

 

  1. Jasmine Paolini reaches both the singles and doubles finals at the French Open

  2. Carlos Alcaraz will play Alexander Zverev in the first French Open final for each

  3. Iga Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini in the French Open women’s final

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Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol, left, heads the ball to his goalkeeper Manchester City's goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, right, before Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, center, scores his side's opening goal during the English FA Cup final soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London, Saturday, May 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega signs 1-year contract extension to 2026

Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has signed a one-year contract extension. The 31-year-old German says he feels “motivated and challenged” at the English champion.
 
FILE - Bayern Munich fans arrive to the Allianz Arena prior to the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena in Munich , Germany, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. UEFA has a two-step financial mission to refill its pandemic-hit cash reserves. It starts with a men’s 2024 European Championship held in the home of the continent’s largest economy. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

Euro 2024 in Germany is UEFA’s 1st step to raise pandemic-hit cash reserves above $550 million

UEFA has a two-step financial mission to refill its pandemic-hit cash reserves. It starts with a men’s 2024 European Championship held in the home of the continent’s largest economy.
 
Tupou Vaa'i of the Chiefs wins a lineout during the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal match between the Waikato Chiefs and the Queensland Reds at FMG Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand, Friday, June 7, 2024. (Aaron Gillions/Photosport/AAP Image via AP)

Hurricanes reach the semifinals and end the Melbourne Rebels’ tenure in Super Rugby Pacific

The top-ranked Hurricanes have beaten the Melbourne Rebels 47-20 to qualify for the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals and end the Rebels’ 14-year tenure in the Southern Hemisphere tournament.
 

Los Angeles and Las Vegas square off for conference matchup

Los Angeles and Las Vegas will face off in a matchup of Western Conference opponents. The teams meet Sunday for the second time this season.
 

Seattle travels to Minnesota for conference matchup

Seattle takes on Minnesota for a Western Conference matchup Sunday. Sunday’s game will be the third meeting this season between the two teams.
 

Florida wins 3rd straight NCAA men’s outdoor track and field championship

Florida finished third in the 1,600-meter relay to pass Auburn — which failed to qualify for the final event — in the team standings Friday night for the Gators’ third straight NCAA men’s outdoor track and field championship and fifth in eight seasons.
 

Single-A California League Glance

All Times EDT
North Division
W LPct.GB
Modesto (Seattle)3716.698—
Fresno (Colorado)3123.5746½
San Jose (San Francisco)3024.5567½
Stockton (Oakland)2132.39616
 

Clark scores 30 to lead the Fever over the Mystics 85-83

WASHINGTON (AP) — Caitlin Clark made seven 3-pointers, equaled a career high with 30 points and made enough of her free throws down the stretch to help the Indiana Fever hold on for an 85-83 victory over the winless Washington Mystics on Friday night.
 

Another Dearica Hamby double-double propels Sparks to 81-72 victory over Wings

Dearica Hamby finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Sparks pull away for an 81-72 victory over the Dallas Wings, snapping a three-game skid.
 

Triple-A Pacific Coast League Glance

All Times EDT
WLPct.GB
Sugar Land (Houston)3922.639—
Sacramento (San Francisco)3823.6231
Oklahoma City (L.A. Dodgers)3526.5
 

High-A Northwest League Glance

All Times EDT

Northwest League
WLPct.GB
Spokane (Colorado)2922.569—
Eugene (San Francisco)2825.5282
Hillsboro (Arizona)2627.4914
Everett (Seattle)2628.4814½
Vancouver (Toronto)2426.4804½
Tri-City (L.A. Angels)2429.4536
 

Copper scores 34, hits last-second winner in Griner’s return as Mercury top Lynx 81-80

Kahleah Copper buried a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining, scoring 34 points to rally Phoenix to an 81-80 victory over the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Lynx in Brittney Griner’s return to the Mercury.
 

Doniak’s goal pulls Wave into 1-1 draw with Orlando, and Louisville downs Dash 2-0

Makenzy Doniak scored in the 62nd minute to pull the San Diego Wave into a 1-1 draw with Orlando and snap the Pride’s record eight-game winning streak in the National Women’s Soccer League.
 

Frontier League Glance

All Times EDT
East Division
WLPct.GB
New York167.693—
Tri-City 1411.5603
Trois-Rivieres 1212.5004½
Quebec 1213.4805
Ottawa1013.4356
New Jersey 1014.4176½
Sussex County1014.4176½
New England816.3338½
 
Pakistan's captain Babar Azam plays a shot during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between United States and Pakistan at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas, Thursday, June 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Mystery pitch awaits crestfallen Pakistan in Twenty20 World Cup cricket match against India

A crestfallen Pakistan goes into its grudge game against archrival India at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday with still-painful memories of its upset defeat by co-host the United States on Thursday.
 
Kansas City Royals' Nelson Velazquez (17) celebrates with Maikel Garcia (11) after their baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, June 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 10-9. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Bobby Witt Jr. ties it in 9th and scores winner, Royals overcome 8-run deficit to beat Mariners 10-9

Bobby Witt Jr. tied it with a two-run triple in the ninth inning and scored on Nelson Velázquez’s fielder’s choice to give the Kansas City Royals a 10-9 victory over Seattle after they trailed 8-0 in the fourth.
 
St. Louis Cardinals' Dylan Carlson follows through on a two-run double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, June 7, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Dylan Carlson drives in 3 runs to help Cardinals bounce back and beat Rockies 8-5

Dylan Carlson drove in his first three runs of the season to help the St. Louis Cardinals rebound from relinquishing a four-run lead to beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5.
 

Double-A Texas League Glance

All Times EDT
North Division
WLPct.GB
Springfield (St. Louis)3223.582—
Arkansas (Seattle)3123.574½
Tulsa (L.A. Dodgers)2728.49
 

Triple-A International League Glance

All Times EDT
WLPct.GB
Omaha (Kansas City)4217.712—
Syracuse (N.Y. Mets) 3624.6006½
Scranton/WB (N.Y. Yankees)3625.
 

High-A Midwest League Glance

All Times EDT
East Division
WLPct.GB
Lake County (Cleveland)3223.582—
Great Lakes (L.A. Dodgers)3025.5452
West Michigan (Detroit)2926.5273
Dayton (Cincinnati) 2827.5094
Lansing (Oakland)2827.5094
Fort Wayne (San Diego)2331.4368
 
San Francisco Giants' Michael Conforto celebrates his two-run home run against the Texas Rangers in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. Matt Chapman also scored on the shot. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Homers by Conforto and Flores help lead Giants past Rangers 5-2

Michael Conforto hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning, Wilmer Flores went deep twice for his first multihomer game of the season and the San Francisco Giants beat the Texas Rangers 5-2.
 
Chicago White Sox's Andrew Vaughn, right, slaps hands with third base coach Eddie Rodriguez after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 7, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

White Sox hit 3 homers to stop 14-game slide with 7-2 victory over Red Sox

Luis Robert Jr., Gavin Sheets and Andrew Vaughn homered, and the Chicago White Sox stopped a 14-game losing streak by topping the Boston Red Sox 7-2.
 
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin watches a throw to an Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Nationals beat Braves 2-1

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jake Irvin pitched six shutout innings, and the Washington Nationals dealt Atlanta ace Chris Sale his first loss in nearly two months on Friday night with a 2-1 victory over the Braves.
 

Weekend Time Schedule

Weekend Time Schedule
 

High-A South Atlantic League Glance

All Times EDT
North Division
WLPct.GB
Greensboro (Pittsburgh)3123.574—
Brooklyn (N.Y. Mets)3025.5452½
Jersey Shore (Philadelphia) 3025.5452½
Hudson Valley (N.Y. Yankees) 2726.5093½
 

Single-A Carolina League Glance

All Times EDT
North Division
WLPct.GB
Carolina (Milwaukee)3320.623—
Lynchburg (Cleveland)3124.5643
Down East (Texas)2925.5374½
Fredericksburg (Washington)2926.5275
Salem (Boston)2728.4917
Delmarva (Baltimore)1737.31516½
 

Atlantic League Glance

All Times EDT
North Division
WLPct.GB
York2415.615—
Lancaster2118.5383
Staten Island2118.5383
Long Island1821.4626
Hagerstown 1326.33311
 

Henry Godbout’s 3-run homer lifts 12th-seed Virginia over Kansas State 7-4 in super regional opener

Henry Godbout hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning and 12th-seeded Virginia came from behind to beat Kansas State 7-4 in the opener of the Charlottesville Super Regional.
 

Single-A Florida State League Glance

All Times EDT
East Division
WLPct.GB
Palm Beach (St. Louis)3223.582—
Jupiter (Miami)3025.5452
Daytona (Cincinnati)2530.4557
St. Lucie (N.Y. Mets)1936.34513
 

Red Sox outfielder Tyler O’Neill departs with right knee discomfort

Boston Red Sox right fielder Tyler O’Neill could be going back on the injured list after his ailing right knee flared up again during a 7-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox.