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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and forward Andre Iguodala (9) celebrate during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 5, 2016.

Warriors whip Cavaliers to take 2-0 NBA Finals lead

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and forward Andre Iguodala (9) celebrate during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 5, 2016.

June 5, 2016, 7:55pm National Sports

The Golden State Warriors thoroughly overwhelmed the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-77 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Read story

Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus dives at home to score from third ahead of the throw to Seattle Mariners catcher Chris Iannetta in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 5, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. Andrus scored on a sacrifice fly by Bobby Wilson.

Rangers sweep Mariners with 3-2 win

Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus dives at home to score from third ahead of the throw to Seattle Mariners catcher Chris Iannetta in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 5, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. Andrus scored on a sacrifice fly by Bobby Wilson.

June 5, 2016, 3:04pm National Sports

Jurickson Profar hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run fifth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 Sunday, sweeping a three-game series between the top two teams in the AL West. Read story

Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the cup after defeating Britain's Andy Murray in their final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Sunday, June 5, 2016 in Paris.

Djokovic wins French Open for 4th Slam in row

Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the cup after defeating Britain's Andy Murray in their final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Sunday, June 5, 2016 in Paris.

June 5, 2016, 10:53am National Sports

Novak Djokovic earned the elusive French Open title, casting aside a shaky opening set to dominate the rest of the way in a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 victory over No. 2 Andy Murray. Read story

Muhammad Ali is greeted in downtown Kinshasa, Zaire, on Sept. 17, 1974. Ali was in Zaire to fight George Foreman. Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, died on Friday, June 3, 2016. He was 74.

Ali: ‘Citizen’ of the world’

Muhammad Ali is greeted in downtown Kinshasa, Zaire, on Sept. 17, 1974. Ali was in Zaire to fight George Foreman. Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, died on Friday, June 3, 2016. He was 74.

June 4, 2016, 11:33pm National Sports

Muhammad Ali crafted the plan for his final tribute years ago, long before he died. On Friday, his family will honor him just like he planned, with a global celebration in his hometown. Read story

Seattle Mariners catcher Chris Iannetta, left, stands by the plate as Texas Rangers' Mitch Moreland, left rear, Elvis Andrus (1) and Ryan Rua, right rear, celebrate Andrus' three-run home run that scored the duo in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 4, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.

Rangers rough up Mariners, 10-4

Seattle Mariners catcher Chris Iannetta, left, stands by the plate as Texas Rangers' Mitch Moreland, left rear, Elvis Andrus (1) and Ryan Rua, right rear, celebrate Andrus' three-run home run that scored the duo in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 4, 2016, in Arlington, Texas.

June 4, 2016, 9:44pm National Sports

Elvis Andrus homered, Rougned Odor scored twice in his return from a seven-game suspension for punching Jose Bautista and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 10-4 on Saturday night. Read story

San Jose Sharks right winger Joonas Donskoi, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal during overtime of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, June 4, 2016. The Sharks won 3-2.

Donskoi’s OT goal gives Sharks 3-2 win in Game 3

San Jose Sharks right winger Joonas Donskoi, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal during overtime of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, June 4, 2016. The Sharks won 3-2.

June 4, 2016, 8:48pm National Sports

Joonas Donskoi scored 12:18 into overtime after Joel Ward tied it midway through the third period and the Sharks bounced back from two straight road losses to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 3 on Saturday. Read story

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 1964, file photo, the Beatles, from left, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, take a fake blow from Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) while visiting the heavyweight contender at his training camp in Miami Beach, Fla. Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family Friday, June 3, 2016. He was 74.

Ali found icon status in blending politics, activism, sports

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 1964, file photo, the Beatles, from left, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, take a fake blow from Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) while visiting the heavyweight contender at his training camp in Miami Beach, Fla. Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family Friday, June 3, 2016. He was 74.

June 4, 2016, 3:37pm Nation & World

During the Beatles’ first visit to the United States in 1964, clever publicity agents arranged a meeting with Cassius Clay, then training for the bout that would make him heavyweight champion. The result was a memorable photo of a whooping Ali standing astride four “knockout victims.” Read story

Spain's Garbine Muguruza is to kiss the cup after defeating Serena Williams of the U.S. in their final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Paris. Muguruza won 7-5, 6-4.

Muguruza’s 1st Slam title denies Williams her 22nd

Spain's Garbine Muguruza is to kiss the cup after defeating Serena Williams of the U.S. in their final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Paris. Muguruza won 7-5, 6-4.

June 4, 2016, 1:16pm National Sports

Garbine Muguruza won her first major tennis trophy and prevented Serena Williams from collecting No. 22 in a 7-5, 6-4 victory at the French Open on Saturday. Read story

In this May 25, 1965, photo, heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, stands over challenger Sonny Liston, shouting and gesturing shortly after dropping Liston with a short hard right to the jaw, in Lewiston, Maine. Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family Friday, June 3, 2016. He was 74.

Muhammad Ali, who riveted the world as ‘The Greatest,’ dies

In this May 25, 1965, photo, heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, stands over challenger Sonny Liston, shouting and gesturing shortly after dropping Liston with a short hard right to the jaw, in Lewiston, Maine. Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family Friday, June 3, 2016. He was 74.

June 3, 2016, 9:40pm Latest News

Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family. He was 74. Read story

Texas Rangers second baseman Jurickson Profar, left watches as shortstop Elvis Andrus (1) leaps over a sliding Seattle Mariners' Luis Sardinas (16) who was forced by Andrus at second on a fielders choice hit by Norichika Aoki in the third inning of a baseball game on, Friday, June 3, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. Aoki was safe at first on the play.

No comeback in Texas as Rangers top Mariners 7-3

Texas Rangers second baseman Jurickson Profar, left watches as shortstop Elvis Andrus (1) leaps over a sliding Seattle Mariners' Luis Sardinas (16) who was forced by Andrus at second on a fielders choice hit by Norichika Aoki in the third inning of a baseball game on, Friday, June 3, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. Aoki was safe at first on the play.

June 3, 2016, 8:31pm National Sports

Adrian Beltre homered, doubled and drove in five runs, leading Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers over the Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Friday night in a matchup of AL West leaders. Read story