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Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the cup after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece during their final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, June 13, 2021 in Paris. Djokovic won 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.

Djokovic tops Tsitsipas at French Open for slam title No. 19

Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the cup after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece during their final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, June 13, 2021 in Paris. Djokovic won 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.

June 13, 2021, 11:39am National Sports

Top-seeded Novak Djokovic came all the way back to beat the fifth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 for his second championship at Roland Garros and 19th Grand Slam title overall. Read story

Cleveland Indians' Cesar Hernandez, left, scores as Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy is late on the tag in the 10th inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Cleveland.

Indians rally in 9th, top Mariners on throwing error in 10th

Cleveland Indians' Cesar Hernandez, left, scores as Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy is late on the tag in the 10th inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Cleveland.

June 12, 2021, 5:55pm National Sports

César Hernández scored on a throwing error by pitcher Paul Sewald in the 10th inning, completing the Cleveland Indians’ rally for a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Read story

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jim "Mudcat" Grant in June 1964. Grant, the first Black 20-game winner in the major leagues and a key part of Minnesota's first World Series team in 1965, has died, the Twins announced Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was 85.

Mudcat Grant, 1st Black 20-game winner in AL, dies at 85

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jim "Mudcat" Grant in June 1964. Grant, the first Black 20-game winner in the major leagues and a key part of Minnesota's first World Series team in 1965, has died, the Twins announced Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was 85.

June 12, 2021, 2:59pm National Sports

Jim “Mudcat” Grant, the first Black 20-game winner in the American League and a key part of Minnesota’s first World Series team in 1965, has died. He was 85. Read story

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale delivers in the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, June 11, 2021, in Cleveland.

Cleveland holds Mariners to 2 hits in 7-0 shutout

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale delivers in the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, June 11, 2021, in Cleveland.

June 11, 2021, 7:33pm National Sports

Aaron Civale gave up a single to start the game before dominating Seattle’s light-hitting lineup for eight innings, leading the Cleveland Indians past the Mariners 7-0 on Friday night in front of the largest crowd at Progressive Field since 2019. Read story

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Jake Fraley (28) celebrates with J.P. Crawford (3) after hitting a grand slam home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. Mitch Haniger, Ty France, and Taylor Trammell also scored.

Fraley’s catch, single in 11th leads Mariners over Tigers 9-6

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Jake Fraley (28) celebrates with J.P. Crawford (3) after hitting a grand slam home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. Mitch Haniger, Ty France, and Taylor Trammell also scored.

June 9, 2021, 8:58pm National Sports

Jake Fraley made a game-saving catch in the ninth inning, then drove in the go-ahead run in the 11th to lead the Seattle Mariners over the Detroit Tigers 9-6 on Wednesday night. Read story

Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., left, and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, prepare to hold a hearing on student athlete compensation and federal legislative proposals to enable athletes participating in collegiate sports to monetize their name, image, and likeness, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (AP Photo/J.

Lawmakers agree NCAA needs NIL help, but how much and when?

Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., left, and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, prepare to hold a hearing on student athlete compensation and federal legislative proposals to enable athletes participating in collegiate sports to monetize their name, image, and likeness, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (AP Photo/J.

June 9, 2021, 1:25pm College

A federal law governing how college athletes can earn money off their fame and celebrity seems certain to pass — at some point. Read story

Detroit Tigers' Derek Hill safely beats the tag of Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long Jr. for a steal during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Detroit.

Mariners begin road trip with 5-3 loss to Tigers

Detroit Tigers' Derek Hill safely beats the tag of Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long Jr. for a steal during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Detroit.

June 8, 2021, 8:34pm National Sports

Eric Haase hit a two-run homer in the first inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 Tuesday night. Read story

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) during the first half of Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Denver.

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic becomes lowest draft pick ever to win MVP award

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27) during the first half of Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Denver.

June 8, 2021, 5:33pm National Sports

Nikola Jokic was selected with the 41st draft pick when he entered the NBA seven years ago. Now, by overwhelming consensus, he's No. 1. Read story

VJordan Chiles practices her floor routine in Spring, Texas. The 20-year-old Chiles competed at the U.S. Championships this weekend hoping to build off a strong performance at the U.S. Classic, where she finished second to Olympic and world champion Simone Biles. (Photos by David J.

Vancouver-raised gymnast Jordan Chiles leaps into Olympic contention

VJordan Chiles practices her floor routine in Spring, Texas. The 20-year-old Chiles competed at the U.S. Championships this weekend hoping to build off a strong performance at the U.S. Classic, where she finished second to Olympic and world champion Simone Biles. (Photos by David J.

June 6, 2021, 6:14pm National Sports

Jordan Chiles didn’t think she’d be here. Certainly not on the cusp of an Olympic berth. Or with the greatest gymnast of all time as a teammate and trusted friend. Or with her joy for the sport she’s dedicated her life to renewed. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (18) reacts after being hit by a ball hit by Los Angeles Angels' David Fletcher during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif.

Ohtani HR, Angels rally past Mariners 12-5

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (18) reacts after being hit by a ball hit by Los Angeles Angels' David Fletcher during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif.

June 5, 2021, 10:35pm National Sports

Shohei Ohtani hit his 16th homer of the season, Taylor Ward hit the go-ahead drive and the Los Angeles Angels rallied past the Seattle Mariners 12-5 Saturday night. Read story