Adam Glanzman, Getty ImagesDrew Pomeranz #31 of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the first inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park on May 26, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Jeff Pachoud, AFP/Getty ImagesRacing 92's French centre Henry Chavancy, left, vies with Castres' French fly-half Benjamin Urdapilleta, right, during the French Top 14 rugby union semi-final match between Racing 92 and Castres Olympique on May 26, 2018 at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, southeastern France.
Sarah Crabill, Getty ImagesErik Jones, driver of the #20 Circle K Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Felipe Dana, The Associated PressRed Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia steers his car during the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 27, 2018.
Chris Graythen, Getty ImagesWill Power of Australia, driver of the #12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet celebrates after winning the 102nd Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motorspeedway on May 27, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Glyn Kirk / Restricted To Editorial Useglyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesSweden's Alex Noren lines up his putt on the first green on day three of the golf PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey, south west of London, on May 26, 2018.
Eric Feferberg, AFP/Getty ImagesVenus Williams of the US plays a backhand return to China's Wang Qiang during their women's singles first round match on day one of The Roland Garros 2018 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2018.
Pavel Golovkin, The Associated PressLiverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius can't stop the ball shot by Real Madrid's Gareth Bale during the Champions League Final soccer match between Real Madrid and Liverpool at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, The Associated PressHouston Rockets center Clint Capela, left, tries to control the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, right, and guard Klay Thompson, rear, during the first half of Game 6 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Oli Scarff, AFP/Getty ImagesA Liverpool fan reacts as they watch a large screen in Anfield stadium in Liverpool, northern England on May 26, 2018 showing the UEFA Champions League final football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Kiev.
Gabriel Bouys, AFP/Getty ImagesA Real Madrid fan reacts at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium after his team won the UEFA Champions League final football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Kiev's Olympic Stadium, in Madrid on May 26, 2018. Zinedine Zidane first coach to win three straight Champions League titles.
Eric Feferberg, AFP/Getty ImagesAustralia's Ajla Tomljanovic smashes her racquet into the court after a point against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during their women's singles first round match on day one of The Roland Garros 2018 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2018.
Michael Regan, Getty ImagesSergio Ramos of Real Madrid lifts The UEFA Champions League trophy as his teammates celebrate following their sides victory in the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on May 26, 2018 in Kiev, Ukraine.
Darko Vojinovic, The Associated PressLiverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius reacts after the Champions League Final soccer match between Real Madrid and Liverpool at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Glyn Kirk / Restricted To Editorial Useglyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesNorthern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his second shot on the first on day four of the golf PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey, south west of London, on May 27, 2018.
Valery Hache, AFP/Getty ImagesSpectators watch as Ferrari's German driver Sebastian Vettel drives during the third practice session at the Monaco street circuit on May 26, 2018 in Monaco, ahead of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Gregorio Borgia, The Associated PressIreland's Sam Bennett is framed by the Colosseum as he celebrates crossing the finish line to win the last stage of the Giro d'Italia cycling race, in Rome, Sunday, May 27, 2018.
Sakchai Lalit, The Associated PressChina's Li Junhui, left, and Liu Yuchen right react after winning their Thomas Cup finals badminton match at the Thomas and Uber Cup 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, May 27, 2018.
Francisco Seco, The Associated PressReal Madrid supporters celebrate their side's second goal as they watch on big screens placed at the team's Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, for the Champions League final match between Real Madrid and Liverpool being played in Kiev, Ukraine, Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Charlie Riedel, The Associated PressCombined winner Kate Vibert reacts after winning the snatch portion of the women's 69-kilogram competition during the USA National Weightlifting Championships on Saturday, May 26, 2018, in Overland Park, Kan.
Gene J. Puskar, The Associated PressSt. Louis Cardinals' Dexter Fowler grabs his knee after being hit by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates starter Trevor Williams in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 26, 2018. Fowler was helped off the field and left the game.
Alessandra Tarantino, The Associated PressChina's Qiang Wang reacts as she defeats Venus Williams of the U.S. during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Stadium, Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Paris.
Mark J. Terrill, The Associated PressLos Angeles Dodgers shortstop Chris Taylor can't reach a ball hit for an RBI single by San Diego Padres' Jose Pirela during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 26, 2018, in Los Angeles.
Claude Paris, The Associated PressRed Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia, center, dives into a pool with his team after winning the Formula One race, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 27, 2018.
Luca Bruno, The Associated PressA woman takes pictures as Britain driver Lewis Hamilton steers his Mercedes during the third free practice at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Winslow Townson, The Associated PressBoston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia, left, slides home safely as Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki fields the late throw during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesBarbarians' Fijian wing Josua Tuisova, center, passes the ball from the floor during the international friendly rugby union match between England and the Barbarians at the Twickenham, west London, on May 27, 2018.
Steve Nesius, The Associated PressBaltimore Orioles' Jonathan Schoop, top, straddles Tampa Bay Rays' Joey Wendle after Wendle stole second base during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 27, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, The Associated PressGolden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after fouling Houston Rockets guard James Harden during the first half of Game 6 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, May 26, 2018.
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Drew Pomeranz #31 of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the first inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park on May 26, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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