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WNBA | SUN 89, LYNX 84
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Alyssa Thomas smashes franchise assist record in Connecticut Sun victory
Thomas passed Lindsay Whalen’s single-game mark of 13 for the team record before finishing two shy of Courtney Vandersloot’s WNBA record of 18.
French Open
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The latest teen sensation in tennis, Mirra Andreeva, rolls along as seeds continue to fall at French Open
A 6-1, 6-2 victory over Diane Parry of France in 77 minutes on Thursday put her in the third round.
MLB
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Padres’ Gary Sánchez changes jersey number from 24 to 99 in honor of Manny Ramirez
With his preferred jersey number taken, Gary Sánchez opted for a unique second option but one he values dearly
BRAVES 4, ATHLETICS 2
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Ozzie Albies’ homer helps New Bedford’s Jared Shuster win consecutive starts for Braves
Shuster — who played for New Bedford High and Tabor Academy before pitching at Wake Forest — allowed two runs, three hits, and four walks in 5⅓ innings.
RAYS 4, CUBS 3
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Before heading to Boston, Brandon Lowe and Jose Siri help Rays avoid sweep by Cubs
The Rays pulled out a tight one after dropping 1-0 and 2-1 nail-biters, and dodged their first sweep of the season.
French Open
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Novak Djokovic struggles for set at French Open after government official critiques his comments on Kosovo
French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera warned Djokovic on Wednesday morning not to wade into such international issues again at Roland Garros.
Sports Business
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The people behind the star-studded The Soccer Tournament beginning this week? Of course they’re from Boston.
The founders of The Basketball Tournament, a winner-take-all summer series, knew they were on to something. So they expanded. This week in North Carolina, 32 teams will play for $1 million.
Sun 81, Fever 78
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Tiffany Hayes pours in 22 to help the Sun hold off Aliyah Boston and the Fever
Big nights from Hayes and Brionna Jones helped Connecticut move to 4-1.