Osaka finds peace in defeat as Sabalenka ends Paris run

The 28-year-old left Paris describing herself as "enlightened" and at peace with the emotional swings that once ‌consumed her ‌career.

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Relentless Sabalenka beats Osaka to reach French Open quarters

The Belarusian recovered from a ragged opening to extend her remarkable consistency at majors, where she has reached at least the quarter-finals in her last ​14 appearances.

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Upsets continue at French Open as Iga Swiatek bows out in fourth round

Swiatek has forged her reputation as the "Queen of Clay" but has now gone two years without winning a title on the surface.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama eyes realization of ’childhood dream’ in NBA Finals

Reaching the NBA Finals marked another dazzling milestone on Wembanyama's rise as the new face of the NBA.

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Japan wins World Cup sendoff as coach Hajime Moriyasu says goal is to win title

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu stated directly that Japan's goal was to win the World Cup.

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Spurs dethrone Thunder on road in Game 7 to reach NBA Finals

San Antonio ​will open the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at home on Wednesday.

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White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami to miss 4 to 6 weeks with hamstring strain

Murakami has hit 20 home runs in his first 57 MLB games.

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