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French Open
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Unseeded Karolina Muchova to face No. 1 Iga Swiatek in French Open women’s final
Muchova, who defeated No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets on Thursday, will attempt to deny Swiatek a second consecutive French Open championship on Saturday. 2 hours ago
MLB
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Belmont cancels racing, Nationals postpone game due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada
It’s the second straight day the continuing fires north of the border have impacted sports in the Northeastern United States.
Golf
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Jimmy Dunne, a power broker with 9/11 history, helped get PGA and Saudis to the table
PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan leaned on Dunne to help arrange his first meeting with the governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Colleges
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Swarbrick to step down as Notre Dame’s AD next year; NBC Sports’ Peter Bevacqua will take over
During his 16-year run, Swarbrick helped the school maintain its independent status amid an unprecedented flurry of conference realignment.
French Open
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Coco Gauff is 0-7 against No. 1 Iga Swiatek after losing in the French Open quarterfinals
Swiatek has won all 14 sets she's played against Gauff; that includes a victory for last year's championship in Paris.
MLB
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MLB, WNBA, and NWSL postpone games because of smoke from Canadian wildfires
The Yankees game in New York against the White Sox and the Phillies game in Philadelphia against the Tigers were called off.
tara sullivan
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PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan is taking a lot of heat over LIV deal — as well he should
After his stunning flip-flop, betraying the players and embracing the LIV faction, it's hard to see him remaining the long-term leader of the PGA Tour.
MLB
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Yankees star Aaron Judge headed to injured list for second time this season
Judge banged his right toe while making a running catch and crashing into the outfield fence during Saturday’s win over the Dodgers.