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Gomes, Santana homer in Tribe victory
The home runs by the last two batters in Cleveland’s lineup backed Josh Tomlin (4-2).
Sharapova struggles, but takes French title
Nothing came easily for Maria Sharapova in the French Open final.
Johnson will try for third straight win at Pocono
Coming off consecutive wins in the Coca-Cola 600 and at Dover, Johnson stormed into Pocono Raceway trying to become the first driver to win three straight since 2007.
No Triple Crown winner: California Chrome fades at Belmont
California Chrome failed in his bid to win the first Triple Crown in 36 years on Saturday, losing the Belmont Stakes to 9-1 long shot Tonalist.
Kings top Rangers in 2 OTs
Dustin Brown redirected Willie Mitchell’s shot 10:26 into the second overtime to give Los Angeles a 2-0 series lead.
Milwaukee’s Garza shaky, but victorious
Matt Garza got through six shaky innings to win back-to-back starts for the first time since last July.
On the mend: James says he’ll play in Game 2
If the NBA Finals resumed Friday, there would be no way LeBron James could play.
Penguins fire Bylsma, hire Rutherford as GM
Jim Rutherford doesn’t believe the Pittsburgh Penguins need to undergo a massive overhaul to regain their spot among the NHL’s elite.
Kings’ Doughty has blossomed inot MVP candidate
He already has two Olympic gold medals and a Stanley Cup ring
Hamlin captures pole at Pocono
Denny Hamlin turned a track record-lap of 181.415 mph Friday to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup pole.
UNC’s Williams denies McCants’ claims
North Carolina coach Roy Williams and players from the 2005 national championship team deny they were involved with academic wrongdoing.
Eight-run inning powers Pirates
Russell Martin had three hits, including a three-run double during an eight-run sixth inning.
Nadal, Djokovic to meet in French Open final
This is what Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic wanted. It’s what they expected.
Archer trying to come up big for Steelers
Fear is not an option for the 5-foot-8, 173-pound Pittsburgh Steelers rookie.