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Poland's Iga Swiatek, who plays with a ribbon in the colors of the Ukraine flag on her cap, clenches her fist after scoring a point against Montenegro's Danka Kovinic during their third round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Saturday, May 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

No. 1 Swiatek finds focus at French Open amid 31-match run

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek has won 31 consecutive matches and 48 of her past 49 sets as she heads toward the fourth round of the French Open. Swiatek has not been in trouble much lately so it was worth … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 5/28/22

French Open updates | Racket-thrower back to Slam 4th round

Irina-Camelia Begu has reached the fourth round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in six years. She got there at Roland Garros one match after being fined $10,000 for tossing her racket … more

5/28/22

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler (22) shoots against Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals Friday, May 27, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Game 7: Heat, Celtics set to finally decide East champion

A Game 7 awaits for a berth in the NBA Finals. Either the Miami Heat or the Boston Celtics will become Eastern Conference champions on Sunday night. They'll finally finish their series and see which … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 5/28/22

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, prepares to drive during the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Ganassi goes to Indy with Johnson and 5 strong shots in 500

Chip Ganassi's team won its fourth Indianapolis 500 a decade ago and nothing since. That is an unacceptable drought for the team owner. He heads into Sunday's race with five drivers, starting with … more

By JENNA FRYER | 5/28/22

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates after setting the pole position in the qualifying session at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Saturday, May 28, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (Pool Photo/Christian Bruna/Via AP)

Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole in Monaco GP as Perez crashes

Charles Leclerc positioned himself to reclaim the Formula One championship lead from reigning champion Max Verstappen by winning the pole for the Monaco Grand Prix. Leclerc was already atop the … more

By JEROME PUGMIRE | 5/28/22

Jimmie Johnson speaks during the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Johnson flashes speed, charm in 1st shot at winning Indy 500

Jimmie Johnson has been one of the biggest stars in May in the lead-up to the Indianapolis 500. He shared late-night laughs with Jimmy Fallon and crushed the fastest speeds of his life. He signed … more

By DAN GELSTON | 5/28/22

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar stands behind players on the bench during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado to Western Conference Finals at last, faces Oilers

The Colorado Avalanche have advanced to the Stanley Cup semifinal for the first time since the 2001-02 season. Colorado beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Friday to win the best-of-seven series 4-2. The … more

By WARREN MAYES | 5/28/22

Pato O'Ward, left, of Mexico, gets a high-five from a fan before qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Indy 500 fans find comfort in milk, bricks, Snake Pit

The Indy 500 is back at full force and expects a crowd of nearly 300,00 for Sunday's race. The release of thousands of colorful balloons to kick off the Indianapolis 500 was paused this year because … more

By DAN GELSTON | 5/28/22

Cincinnati Reds' Tommy Pham, left, watches his home run in front of Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Cincinnati, Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Reds' Pham and Giants' Pederson in pregame altercation

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham and San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson were involved in a brief altercation before a series opener at Great American Ball Park. While the Giants were … more

By JEFF WALLNER | 5/28/22

Members of Colorado Avalanche celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Friday, May 27, 2022, in St. Louis. The Avalanche won the game to take the series 4-2. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Helm scores late, Avalanche beat Blues 3-2 to win series

Darren Helm scored with 5.6 seconds left and Darcy Kuemper stopped 17 shots as the Colorado Avalanche finished off their second-round series with a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues in Game 6. J.T. … more

By STEVE OVERBEY | 5/28/22

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, left, tries to get the puck past Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Column: NHL playoffs best show in sports; NBA a snoozer

If you’re looking for some excitement, forget about the NBA playoffs. They’ve been a total snooze, filled with blowouts and only a handful of must-see moments. The lack of drama has been … more

By PAUL NEWBERRY | 5/28/22

Scott Stallings hits his tee shot off the 18th hole during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at the Colonial Country Club, Friday, May 27, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Colonial lead cut from 8 to 3: Scheffler, Stallings, Hossler

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler is tied for the lead after the second round at Colonial with Scott Stallings and Beau Hossler. A Colonial-record eight players shared the lead after the first round. But … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 5/27/22

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler walks to the dugout after making a pitching change during the eighth inning of his team's baseball game against the New York Mets in San Francisco, Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Giants' Kapler refusing to take field for anthem in protest

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler says he will refuse to take the field for the U.S. national anthem in a protest over the nation’s political direction following this week’s school … more

By JEFF WALLNER | 5/27/22

The New York Rangers skate off the ice after losing 3-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Rangers focused on forcing Hurricanes to deciding game

The New York Rangers return home knowing they need a win at home to keep their postseason going. The Carolina Hurricanes are still looking for their first road victory in these playoffs. After … more

By VIN A. CHERWOO | 5/27/22

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo (13) screens Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) as Tyler Herro, left, drives during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Heat's Herro out, Celtics' Smart, Williams available to play

Heat guard Tyler Herro remained sidelined because of a strained left groin as Miami tries to stave off elimination in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. The reigning sixth man of the year … more

5/27/22

Carlos Martínez suspended 80 games for positive drug test

Former All-Star pitcher Carlos Martínez has been suspended for 80 games under baseball’s minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Ibutamoren, … more

5/27/22

Spain's Rafael Nadal gestures to fans to stay calm as they crush each other lunging forward when trying to get an autograph after his third round match against Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Friday, May 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Rafa vs. Uncle Toni: Nadal to meet Auger-Aliassime in Paris

Rafael Nadal will see a familiar face in the opposite corner for his fourth-round match at the French Open. That's because his uncle, Toni, who is also his former coach, is now working with Nadal's … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 5/27/22

French Open updates | Alcaraz center-court nightcap on Day 6

The big favorites in the men’s draw have third-round matches on Day 6 at the French Open. Novak Djokovic continues his title defense at Court Philippe Chatrier against Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia. … more

5/27/22

Herta walks away from crash during Indianapolis 500 practice

Colton Herta rolled his Indianapolis 500 car end-over-end during the final practice for Sunday's race. The start driver for Andretti Autosport was uninjured but Friday's crash destroyed the Andretti … more

By JENNA FRYER | 5/27/22

FILE - Gervonta Davis celebrates during a WBA Super Lightweight world championship boxing match against Mario Barrios on Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Atlanta. Gervonta Davis may have met his match when it comes to trading insults. Now it's about trading punches, and he believes he does that far better than Rolando Romero, his opponent Saturday night when he defends his lightweight title in a matchup of unbeatens in Brooklyn. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Tank vs talk: Gervonta Davis aims to quiet challenger Romero

If this was about trading insults, Gervonta Davis might not be the better man this time. Rolando Romero can talk and has been doing plenty of it leading into their match Saturday night, profanely … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 5/27/22