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Minnesota Twins’ Jorge Polanco slides safely into second base against Seattle Mariners’ Dee Gordon with a double during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Minneapolis.

Twins rally for 6-5 win over Mariners

Minnesota Twins’ Jorge Polanco slides safely into second base against Seattle Mariners’ Dee Gordon with a double during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Minneapolis.

June 11, 2019, 8:46pm National Sports

Jorge Polanco scored the tying run on a wild pitch and Marwin Gonzalez hit the go-ahead RBI single during Minnesota’s three-run rally in the eighth inning, giving the Twins a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Read story

David Ortiz

David Ortiz had counted on fans to protect him

David Ortiz

June 11, 2019, 8:15pm National Sports

Beloved in his hometown, David Ortíz traveled the dangerous streets of Santo Domingo with little or no security, trusting in his fans to protect him. Read story

United States’ Alex Morgan, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Women’s World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Thailand at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Morgan has 5 goals as U.S. routs Thailand 13-0

United States’ Alex Morgan, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Women’s World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Thailand at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

June 11, 2019, 3:32pm National Sports

Alex Morgan tied a tournament record with five goals and the defending champion U.S. national team opened the Women’s World Cup with a historic 13-0 rout of Thailand on Tuesday night. Read story

Joey Logano celebrates with a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway, Monday, June 10, 2019, in Brooklyn, Mich.

Logano edges Kurt Busch, Truex in OT for NASCAR win at Michigan

Joey Logano celebrates with a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway, Monday, June 10, 2019, in Brooklyn, Mich.

June 10, 2019, 6:05pm National Sports

Joey Logano won his second NASCAR Cup Series race of the season, holding off Kurt Busch and Martin Truex Jr. in overtime Monday. Read story

Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was hospitalized Monday following surgery for a gunshot wound after being ambushed by a man in a bar in his native Dominican Republic, authorities said.

David Ortiz back in Boston after being shot in Dominican bar

Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was hospitalized Monday following surgery for a gunshot wound after being ambushed by a man in a bar in his native Dominican Republic, authorities said.

June 10, 2019, 5:09pm National Sports

David Ortiz was back in Boston on Monday night for medical care, a day after authorities said the former Red Sox slugger affectionately known as Big Papi was ambushed by a gunman at a bar in his native Dominican Republic. Read story

Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz waves from the field at Fenway Park.

Former Red Sox star David Ortiz shot in ambush at Santo Domingo bar

Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz waves from the field at Fenway Park.

June 9, 2019, 11:11pm National Sports

Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was ambushed by a man who got off a motorcycle and shot him in the back at close range Sunday night in his native Dominican Republic, authorities said. Read story

Seattle Mariners’ Tom Murphy, right, is congratulated by Kyle Seager after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J.

Mariners blast Halos 9-3

Seattle Mariners’ Tom Murphy, right, is congratulated by Kyle Seager after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J.

June 9, 2019, 5:10pm National Sports

Edwin Encarnación hit two homers, including the 400th of his career, and Tom Murphy added two more in the Seattle Mariners’ 9-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Read story

Spain’s Rafael Nadal lifts the cup after defeating Austria’s Dominic Thiem in their men’s final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 9, 2019. Nadal won 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1.

Nadal wins 12th French Open for 18th Slam title

Spain’s Rafael Nadal lifts the cup after defeating Austria’s Dominic Thiem in their men’s final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 9, 2019. Nadal won 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1.

June 9, 2019, 2:50pm National Sports

Rafael Nadal pulled away in what had suddenly become a tight final to beat Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 Sunday for his record-extending 12th French Open championship. Read story

Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, right, runs to first for a single as Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi runs to back up the first baseman during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J.

Ohtani homers off Kikuchi in Angels’ win over Seattle

Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, right, runs to first for a single as Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi runs to back up the first baseman during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J.

June 8, 2019, 11:03pm National Sports

Shohei Ohtani homered and singled in his first three major league at-bats against countryman Yusei Kikuchi, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 12-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. Read story

Sir Winston (7), with jockey Joel Rosario up, crosses the finish line to win the 151st running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Elmont, N.Y.

Another Triple Crown surprise: Sir Winston takes Belmont

Sir Winston (7), with jockey Joel Rosario up, crosses the finish line to win the 151st running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Elmont, N.Y.

June 8, 2019, 4:36pm National Sports

Sir Winston gave the Triple Crown another unexpected turn, rallying to capture the Belmont Stakes on Saturday in a 10-1 upset. Read story