Kevin Paul Dupont | On Second Thought

Don’t worry, AI will fix everything that’s wrong with sports

Just think of the infinite laundry list of hurt AI might have spared us here in Boston had it come along long ago. 1 hour ago

Elena Rybakina, reigning Wimbledon champion, pulls out of French Open because she is sick

Reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulled out of the French Open before her third-round match on Saturday because she is sick. 6:55 a.m.

Track and field

Faith Kipyegon of Kenya sets women’s 1,500 meters world record

She became the first woman to better 3 minutes and 50 seconds when she won in 3:49.11 in the Diamond League meet in Italy. 5:57 p.m.

Horse racing

Churchill Downs moves remainder of spring meet to Ellis Park to examine protocols following 12 horse deaths

Racing will continue at Churchill Downs through Sunday before shifting to the CDI-owned racing and gaming facility in Henderson, Ky. 5:46 p.m.

French Open

Novak Djokovic laments the negative reactions of fans at the French Open but goes on to win

Against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Djokovic played the longest three-set Grand Slam match of the 22-time major champion Djokovic’s long and distinguished career, clocking in at 3 hours, 36 minutes. 5:27 p.m.

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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. 11:21 p.m.

French Open

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. 5:33 p.m.