New York Knicks return to NBA Finals prompts trip back to 1999 - ESPN
It's time to party like it's 1999 because the New York Knicks have advanced to the NBA Finals.
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Swiatek cruises, Wawrinka and Monfils conclude French Open chapters
PARIS, May 25 : Four-times French Open champion Iga Swiatek charged into the second round with a comfortable victory on Monday, but another much-admired winner in Paris was unable to extend his stay as Stan Wawrinka bowed out of Roland Garros for the final time.
Wander Franco found criminally responsible, but no prison - ESPN
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but he will not serve a sentence for it, a Dominican judge ruled Monday.
Gael Monfils honored, puts on show in final French Open match - ESPN
PARIS — In front of a near-capacity crowd at Court Philippe-Chatrier that cheered and chanted loudly until the final point, Gael Monfils said au revoir to the French Open with an emotional 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 2-6, 6-0 loss to Hugo Gaston in the first round Monday night.
Rays' Wander Franco criminally responsible for abuse, judge finds, but spared punishment in Dominican case
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but he will not serve a sentence for it, a Dominican judge ruled Monday.
French showman Monfils bids adieu to Roland Garros after loss to Gaston
PARIS, May 25 : French hero Gael Monfils bade a fond farewell to Roland Garros after going down 6-2 6-3 3-6 2-6 6-0 to compatriot Hugo Gaston in the first round on Monday, departing to loud applause that celebrated two decades of charisma and crowd-pleasing tennis.
Swiatek cruises, Wawrinka concludes French Open chapter with loss
PARIS, May 25 : Four-times French Open champion Iga Swiatek charged into the second round with a comfortable victory on Monday, but another much-admired winner in Paris was unable to extend his stay as Stan Wawrinka bowed out of Roland Garros for the final time.
Jodar latest Spanish gem to sparkle in French Open's post-Nadal era
PARIS, May 25 : Carlos Alcaraz may have established himself as the "Prince of Clay" with successive French Open titles in the post-Rafa Nadal era at Roland Garros but the defending champion's absence this year has allowed another young Spaniard to grab the spotlight.