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Aaron Judge caps off spectacular May with another 2 HRs, 4 RBIs - ESPN

SAN FRANCISCO — Aaron Judge grew up watching San Francisco Giants games on television and in person, imagining himself launching long balls like Barry Bonds.

Women's College World Series softball preview: Breaking down all eight finalists - ESPN

It's almost like a glitch of some sort. Texas, the school that produced NCAA great Cat Osterman and has made 24 NCAA softball tournament appearances and seven Women's College World Series appearances — and has won national titles in nine other women's sports — has yet to win a national title in softball.

Swiatek Enjoys French Open Birthday Boost, Sinner, Alcaraz Into Last 16

Reigning champion Iga Swiatek celebrated her 23rd birthday by brushing aside Marie Bouzkova to reach the French Open last 16 on Friday, while Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz both powered into the second week. Alcaraz got the better of Sebastian Korda in straight sets to edge closer to a semi-final meeting with Sinner, who saw off Russian Pavel Kotov 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. "Sebastian Korda is a great player and a really good ball striker," said Alcaraz. "It is difficult to play against him. I had to run a lot. It was like a marathon for me today."

Wichanee Meechai leads U.S. Women's Open; Nelly Korda misses cut - ESPN

LANCASTER, Pa. — Wichanee Meechai became the latest surprise in a U.S. Women's Open filled with them. She started Friday with four straight birdies and matched the low score of the week with a 3-under 67 for a two-shot lead going into a weekend that won't include Nelly Korda.