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Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after missing a point as he plays Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Tuesday, May 31, 2022 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

French Open updates | Quarterfinals under way on Day 10

The French Open quarterfinals are set to build to a crescendo on Day 10 when Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic wrap up the action on Court Philippe Chatrier. It will be the 59th career meeting between … more

5/31/22

FILE - Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas speaks to her coach after winning the 500 meter freestyle during a meet with Harvard on Jan. 22, 2022, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. In an interview that aired Tuesday, May 31, 2022, on ABC's “Good Morning America,” Thomas disputed those who say she has an unfair biological edge that ruins the integrity of female athletics. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds, File)

Lia Thomas plans to keep swimming - with an eye on Olympics

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas says she intends to keep competing, with the ultimate goal of reaching the Olympics. In an interview that aired on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Thomas also … more

5/31/22

San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese, foreground, runs a drill with quarterback Trey Lance at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Griese, an 11-year quarterback in the NFL, left the cushy work of a broadcaster to get back into the grind of the NFL as the 49ers quarterbacks coach tasked with developing Lance into a star. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Griese trades in mic to take over as 49ers QB coach

Brian Griese decided on a career change this offseason after a 13-year run in the broadcast booth that included the last two as the analyst on “Monday Night Football.” He traded in the work of a … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 5/31/22

FILE - Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) adjusts his equipment before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. At the request of prosecutors, a suburban Denver judge on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, dismissed charges against Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy stemming from a dispute with his girlfriend that landed him in jail. Arapahoe County District Court Judge Chantel Contiguglia closed the case after the county district attorney's office filed a motion to dismiss the charges, said Eric Ross, a spokesman for the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)

Judge dismisses case against Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy

A suburban Denver judge has dismissed charges against Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy stemming from a dispute with his girlfriend. The judge's action was taken after a request from prosecutors. … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 5/31/22

Nelly Korda speaks during a news conference after a practice round for the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at the Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Column: Nelly Korda returns to golf not a moment too early

Golfer Nelly Korda finally gets back to competition in the biggest event of the year. The woman who started the year at No. 1 in the world has gone four months without competing because of a blood … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 5/31/22

Minnesota Twins' Carlos Correa runs the bases on his solo home run against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 27, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Twins' Correa put on COVID-19 IL, a day after positive test

Carlos Correa has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list by the Minnesota Twins a day after the team said the shortstop had tested positive. Correa missed 11 games at the beginning of May while on … more

5/31/22

Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates as she defeats Sloane Stephens of the U.S. after their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Tuesday, May 31, 2022 in Paris. Gauff won 7-5, 6-2. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Gauff, 18, Trevisan, 28, reach 1st Slam semifinal in Paris

Coco Gauff has reached her first Grand Slam semifinal at age 18 after eliminating 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens at the French Open. Gauff won 7-5, 6-2 and has not dropped a set in the … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 5/31/22

Rangers oust Hurricanes 6-2 in Game 7, reach Eastern finals

Chris Kreider scored twice, and the New York Rangers ended Carolina’s perfect postseason run at home by beating the Hurricanes 6-2 in the decisive Game 7 of their second-round playoff series. Igor … more

By AARON BEARD | 5/31/22

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws to the plate during the second inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LEADING OFF: Thor back in NY, Pérez on a roll, Correa out

Noah Syndergaard pitches in New York for the first time since leaving the Mets during the offseason, starting the Los Angeles Angels’ series opener at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. Thor became a … more

By The Associated Press | 5/31/22

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta (32) is helped off the ice by right wing Nino Niederreiter (21) and center Vincent Trocheck (16) after he was injured during the second period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, Monday, May 30, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Hurricanes lose goalie Raanta, Jarvis in Game 7 vs. Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes lost goaltender Antti Raanta and rookie forward Seth Jarvis to injuries in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers. Raanta went down with 4:23 … more

By AARON BEARD | 5/31/22

Vanderbilt golfer Gordon Sargent walks to the seventh green during the final round of the NCAA college men's stroke play golf championship, Monday, May 30, 2022, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Vanderbilt freshman Sargent wins NCAA title in playoff

Vanderbilt’s Gordon Sargent curled in a short putt on the first hole of a four-man playoff to become the ninth freshman to win the NCAA individual title. Sargent didn’t have a birdie during a … more

By JOHN MARSHALL | 5/31/22

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler walks to the dugout after making a pitching change during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Giants' Kapler pauses protest, stands for national anthem

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler stood just outside the third base dugout at Citizens Bank Park for the national anthem, taking a break on Memorial Day from his protest against the direction … more

By KEVIN COONEY | 5/30/22

Twins' Carlos Correa tests positive for COVID-19

Carlos Correa has tested positive for COVID-19, the Minnesota Twins said after a 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said the 27-year-old shortstop had not been feeling well … more

By DAVE HOGG | 5/30/22

Analysis: Might Djokovic vs. Nadal, Part 59, be their last?

This French Open is the first Grand Slam tournament in a year with both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in the field. AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich says anyone who enjoys men’s tennis — or, … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 5/30/22

Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates as she defeats China's Qinwen Zheng during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Monday, May 30, 2022 in Paris. Swiatek won 6-7, 6-0, 6-2. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

At French Open, Swiatek loses set, extends match win streak

Iga Swiatek’s 20-set winning streak ended but her run of consecutive match victories is now up to 32 as she heads to the French Open quarterfinals. The No. 1-ranked Swiatek shook off an … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 5/30/22

Russia's Daniil Medvedev throws his racket up in the air as he plays Croatia's Marin Cilic during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Monday, May 30, 2022 in Paris. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

French Open updates | Day 9 action under way in Paris

Action at Roland Garros is underway on Day 9 with Daria Kasatkina playing Camila Giorgi in a fourth-round match on Court Suzanne Lenglen. Play on Court Philippe Chatrier will start with Madison Keys … more

5/30/22

Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, poses with the Borg-Warner Trophy during the traditional winners photo session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 30, 2022. Ericsson won the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race Sunday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Column: Ericsson hopes Indy 500 win legitimizes his career

Marcus Ericsson had a message to deliver following his Indianapolis 500 victory. He wanted the world to know his win was pretty impressive for a pay driver — which is the label that has followed … more

By JENNA FRYER | 5/30/22

Ericsson's 500 win helps fuel Swedish momentum in IndyCars

Felix Rosenqvist sensed Swedish racing fans were increasingly becoming interested in IndyCar racing three years ago. Marcus Ericsson's surprise Indianapolis 500 win will only fuel the momentum. As … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 5/30/22

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) falls to his knees after winning Game 7 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Al Horford's wait over, NBA Finals moment looms with Celtics

Al Horford is turning 36 this week. He also has something else to celebrate. He's going to the NBA Finals for the first time. He's the oldest player by far on the Boston Celtics' roster. He has … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 5/30/22

2023 Europe Ryder Cup golf captain Henrik Stenson walks on the green of the Marco Simone golf club, at the end of a press conference, in Guidonia Montecelio, outskirts of Rome, Monday, May 30, 2022. The Marco Simone club will be hosting the 2023 edition of the Ryder Cup. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Ryder Cup captain Stenson seeks out gladiator spirit in Rome

Henrik Stenson has checked out the Italian course staging next year’s Ryder Cup for the first time since being appointed captain of the European team. He had a couple of assistants with him at the … more

By ANDREW DAMPF | 5/30/22