PARIS—Unseeded Karolina Muchova reached her first Grand Slam final at the last place she expected, saving a match point and using a stirring comeback to grab the last five games despite dealing with leg problems for a 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 7-5 victory over No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open on Thursday. Sabalenka,…
Karolina Muchova Beats Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open to Reach Her First Grand Slam Final
Surfers at Amazon’s Mouth Ride Some of World’s Longest-Lasting Waves
CHAVES, Brazil—Surfers from all over Brazil gathered this week at the Amazon River’s mouth to ride some of the world’s longest-lasting waves, when the incoming tide roars upriver in a broad band that can keep surfboards afloat for kilometers (miles). “You have to throw yourself in that vibe and integrate yourself with nature. Never try…
Trout, Moniak Use Bats and Gloves to Power Angels Past Cubs, 6–2
ANAHEIM, Calif.—Mickey Moniak realizes the Los Angeles Angels are loaded with quality outfielders at the moment, so he strived to stay sharp in the cage and with video study during five straight days without playing in a game recently. When he got another chance to contribute Wednesday night, June 7, Moniak delivered with his bat…
Rory McIlroy a Strong Anti-Saudi Voice That Now Feels Like ‘Sacrificial Lamb’ Amid LIV Golf Merger
Rory McIlroy, the strongest voice against Saudi-funded LIV Golf that caused so much disruption in golf, said Wednesday, June 7, he now feels like a “sacrificial lamb” with the stunning reversal of the PGA Tour becoming partners with Saudi Arabia’s enormous wealth fund. It was McIlroy who helped lead a players-only meeting last August that…
Nikola Jokic’s Historic Effort Sends Nuggets Past Heat in Game 3
Nikola Jokic produced a historic stat line of 32 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists, Jamal Murray also had a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets notched a 109–94 victory over the host Miami Heat on Wednesday night, June 7, to take a 2–1 lead in the NBA Finals. Jokic became the first player ever to…
International Boxing Association to Be Stripped of Recognition
PARIS—The International Olympic Committee executive board on Wednesday recommended withdrawing recognition of the International Boxing Association (IBA) over its failure to meet a set of reforms, the Olympic body said in a statement. The IOC has also decided to have the sport as part of the Olympic Games program at Los Angeles 2028, which was…
Jabeur’s Grand Slam Dream in Tatters After Loss to Haddad Maia
PARIS—Seventh seed Ons Jabeur’s hopes of becoming the first African woman to win a Grand Slam singles title lay in ruins on Wednesday after her 3-6 7-6(5) 6-1 defeat by Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia in the French Open quarter-finals. Jabeur was bidding to reach her third Grand Slam semi-final in less than a year, but…
Reds’ De La Cruz Hits 1st Homer, Dodgers Skid at 4 With 8–6 Loss
CINCINNATI—Elly De La Cruz hit a 458-foot drive for his first major league homer and Will Benson hit a game-ending home run in the ninth that lifted the Cincinnati Reds over Los Angeles 8–6 on Wednesday night, June 7, and extended the Dodgers’ losing streak to a season-high four. De La Cruz hit an 0–1…
Bryson DeChambeau Defends Saudis, Feels for PGA Tour Players
Bryson DeChambeau left the PGA Tour in June 2022 for a contract with LIV Golf worth at least $125 million, paid for with Saudi Arabian money. Late Tuesday, June 6, in an interview with CNN and hours after the announcement that the PGA Tour, LIV and the DP World Tour were joining forces, DeChambeau defended…
Lionel Messi Says He’s Joining Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami After Exit From Paris Saint-Germain
MIAMI—Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer, and joining Inter Miami. After months—years, even—of speculation, Messi finally revealed his decision to join a Miami franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon, David Beckham, since its inception but has yet to make any real…
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