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Coco Gauff handles bad memories and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to earn first French Open title

PARIS (AP) — Drawing on the painful memory of her defeat three years ago in the French Open final gave Coco Gauff just the motivation she needed to win the clay-court tournament for the first time. The 21-year-old American defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 for her second Grand Slam title, two years after winning the U.S. Open. Gauff said she knew “it was going to be about will power and mental (strength).” The victory put to rest bad memories of her 2022 French Open final loss to Iga Swiatek when, as an 18-year-old, Gauff felt overwhelmed even before stepping onto Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Sovereignty beats Journalism to win the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Sovereignty bested Journalism in a Kentucky Derby rematch to win the 157th Belmont Stakes, the second hosted at Saratoga. Sovereignty and jockey Junior Alvarado traversed the field of eight on a fast Saratoga track after downpours throughout the morning and early afternoon dried up before post time. Journalism was second and Baeza was third — the same 1-2-3 as the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty led off the first leg of the Triple Crown by winning the Derby in early May. The Bill Mott-trained colt also edged Journalism in that race.

Stanley Cup Final for old men: Brad Marchand and Corey Perry shine on hockey’s biggest stage

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Brad Marchand scored twice, Corey Perry had a big goal of his own and they showed this is a Stanley Cup Final for old men. Marchand’s second goal of the night was the Game 2 winner eight minutes into double overtime. It was also his 10th career goal in the final, breaking a tie with Perry for the most among active players. Perry scored with 17.8 seconds left in regulation for the latest tying goal in the history of the final. Marchand turned 37 last month and Perry is 40.

The Thunder have been exceptional after losses all season. The Pacers know what awaits in Game 2

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When the Oklahoma City Thunder get hit, they tend to hit back. Immediately, too. Everybody knows what probably is coming in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. The Thunder, down 1-0 in the series with the Indiana Pacers, will be raring to go. The Thunder are 17-2, including the NBA Cup final loss, in the next game after a defeat. Those 17 wins came by an average of 17.5 points. The thing is, the Thunder say that’s the way they play after wins as well.

After 2 overtime games, Panthers and Oilers relish days off as Stanley Cup Final shifts to Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The first two games of the Stanley Cup Final have gone to overtime, only the sixth time in NHL history that’s happened and first since 2014. Game 1 went on until Leon Draisaitl’s power play goal 19:29 into the extra period. Marchand put Game 2 to an end with a breakaway goal 8:07 into the second overtime. With the series tied 1-1, both teams will embark on a cross-continent trip from Canada to Florida, enjoying an extra day’s rest between games to recover after a intense start to their championship series. Game 3 is Monday night in Sunrise, Florida.

A $2.8 billion settlement will change college sports forever. Here’s how

A federal judge has approved terms of a sprawling $2.8 billion antitrust settlement that will upend the way college sports have been run for more than a century. In short, schools can now directly pay players through licensing deals — a concept that goes against the foundation of amateurism that college sports was built upon. There are many questions about how this monumental change will impact college athletics.

Matteo Manassero and Ryan Fox share the 3rd-round lead in the RBC Canadian Open

CALEDON, Ontario (AP) — Matteo Manassero and Ryan Fox each shot 6-under 64 on Saturday to share the third-round lead in the RBC Canadian Open, the final event before the U.S. Open next week at Oakmont. Manassero rebounded from a three-putt bogey on the par-4 17th with a birdie on the par-5 18th — hitting an 80-yard third shot to 2 feet — to get to 14-under 196 on the North Course at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. Trying to win for the first time on the PGA Tour, the 32-year-old Italian player has eight international victories. Fox also birdied the 18th. The 38-year-old player from New Zealand won the Myrtle Beach Classic last month in a playoff for his first PGA Tour title.

US Open ’25: DeChambeau’s sand save an all-time memory at golf’s most punishing major

It only feels right that the reigning titleholder at the golf championship that anyone can win is the player who aspires to be the sport’s foremost everyman, Bryson DeChambeau. And it only feels right that at the U.S. Open, DeChambeau earned his title by hitting a shot that virtually no man can hit. DeChambeau begins his title defense this week at Oakmont a year after placing his name in the history books with what he called “the shot of my life” — a 55-yard blast from the sand to 4 feet with the trophy hanging in the balance on Sunday at last year’s Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

Phillies place Bryce Harper on injured list with wrist inflammation, no timetable for return

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The scuffling Philadelphia Phillies suffered a blow when they placed first baseman Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list because of right wrist inflammation before their game losing to the Pirates. Harper sat out Friday night’s 5-4 loss to the Pirates. There is no timetable for his return. The two-time National League MVP and eight-time All-Star is hitting .258 with nine home runs and 34 RBIs in 57 games. The Phillies are expected to play third baseman Alec Bohm at first while Harper is out, with utility player Edmundo Sosa taking over at third.

Gonsolin joins Glasnow, Sasaki and Snell among 14 Dodgers pitchers on injured list

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tony Gonsolin has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Dodgers because of right elbow discomfort, joining fellow rotation members Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki and Blake Snell among 14 Los Angeles pitchers on the IL. NL West-leading Los Angeles activated relievers Kirby Yates and Michael Kopech from the 15-day IL before Saturday’s game against St. Louis and designated right-hander Chris Stratton for assignment, one day after he rejoined the team. Gonsolin, a 31-year-old right-hander, made his season debut on April 30 after recovering from Tommy John surgery on Aug. 18, 2023, and was 3-2 with a 5.00 ERA in seven starts.