New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman induces an around-the-horn triple play to end the game. It was MLB’s first game-ending triple play since 2009.
Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY
Sixers’ Joel Embiid fined for Game 6 tussle with Hawks’ John Collins
NBA fines 76ers center Joel Elbiid $35,000 for “escalating” an on-court altercation with Atlanta’s John Collins during Game 6 of their playoff series.
Rays ace Tyler Glasnow blames MLB’s foreign-substance crackdown for elbow injury
Tampa Bay right-hander Tyler Glasnow on not using anything to help him grip the ball in his last start: “I truly believe 100% that’s why I got hurt.”
Brooklyn Nets star James Harden joins board of Saks’ online spinoff
Nine-time NBA All-Star James Harden putting his fashion sense to work for Saks Fifth Avenue department stores’ new e-commerce business.
Novak Djokovic storms back to win French Open men’s title in five sets
Despite dropping the first two sets to Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas, top-seeded Novak Djokovic rallied to win his 19th career Grand Slam.
How much does spin rate factor into the success of MLB’s top pitchers?
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Pittsburgh Pirates’ Ke’Bryan Hayes loses home run for failing to touch first base
While watching his fly ball hit the foul pole, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Ke’Bryan Hayes missed first base and had his home run taken off the board.
Serena Williams falls to Elena Rybakina at French Open
In search of her record-tying 24th Grand Slam, No. 7 seed Serena Williams is upset in fourth round of the French Open by Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina.
Magic Johnson slams Dennis Schroder after playoff loss: ‘I don’t think he’s a Laker’
Hall of Famer isn’t in favor of Lakers re-signing guard this offseason. “I don’t think he brings the winning mentality,” he tells LA radio station.
Diamondbacks broadcaster Bob Brenly apologizes for ‘insensitive’ comments about Mets’ Marcus Stroman
Former D-backs manager Bob Brenly calls comments that appeared to mock Mets pitcher’s durag “a poor attempt at humor.”