Sean D. Elliot, The Day via APConnecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones is fouled on a rebound by Washington Mystics guard Tierra Ruffin-Pratt (14) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in Uncasville, Conn..
Mark Runnacles, Getty ImagesCharlie Edwards reacts as he beats Anthony Nelson by a knock out in the third round during the WBA Continental Super-Flyweight Championship contest presented by Matchroom Boxing at Metro Radio Arena on June 16, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Themba Hadebe, The Associated PressIran's Sardar Azmoun, bottom, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, middle, and Ramin Rezaeian, top, celebrate their team's victory after the group B match between Morocco and Iran at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, June 15, 2018.
Ker Robertson, Getty ImagesThe IDEC Sport Oreca 07 of Paul Lafargue, Paul Loup Chatin and Momo Rojas drives under the iconic Dunlop Bridge at dawn during the Le Mans 24 Hour race at the Circuit de la Sarthe on June 17, 2018 in Le Mans, France.
Marijan Murat, dpa via APMilos Raonic returns the ball to Tomas Berdych in their quarterfinal match during the ATP Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart, Friday June 15, 2018.
Nati Harnik, The Associated PressTexas outfielder Austin Todd. left, collides at the wall with Texas center fielder Tate Shaw, right, as he catches a fly ball hit by Arkansas' Carson Shaddy (20) in the eighth inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, June 17, 2018. Arkansas won 11-5.
Kiyoshi Ota, Getty ImagesKazuya Koyanagi, left, competes against Raimu Maeda in the Men's Freestyle 61kg second round match on day one of the All Japan Wrestling Invitational Championships at Komazawa Gymnasium on June 14, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan.
Loic Venance, AFP/Getty ImagesA pilot competes during the 86th edition of the 24h du Mans car endurance race, on June 16, 2018 in Le Mans, western France.
Seth Wenig, The Associated PressPeter Uihlein, center, searches for his ball in the rough on the 14th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Thursday, June 14, 2018, in Southampton, N.Y.
Christophe Simon, AFP/Getty ImagesIran's players throw coach Carlos Queiroz in the air as they celebrate at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group B football match between Morocco and Iran at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on June 15, 2018.
Julio Cortez, The Associated PressJustin Thomas plays his shot from the 12th tee during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Friday, June 15, 2018, in Southampton, N.Y.
Loic Venance, AFP/Getty ImagesFord GT French driver Sebastien Bourdais competes during the 86th Le Mans 24-hours endurance race, at the Circuit de la Sarthe at night on June 17, 2018 in Le Mans, western France.
Thomas Samson, AFP/Getty ImagesSwimmers take part in the fourth open water swim stars at the Bassin de La Vilette in Paris on June 17, 2018.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Getty ImagesMatt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is out at the plate as he collides with Robinson Chirinos #61 of the Texas Rangers in the third inning at Dodger Stadium on June 13, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Jae C. Hong, The Associated PressTexas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels, left, restrains Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp as Kemp scuffles with Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in Los Angeles.
Lluis Gene, AFP/Getty ImagesDucati Team's Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo, center, first placed, and Repsol Honda Team's Spanish rider Marc Marquez, left, second placed, look up in memory of late Spanish rider Andreas Perez, next to Movistar Yamaha MotoGP's Italian rider Valentino Rossi, right, third place, on the podium of the Catalunya MotoGP Grand Prix race at the Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona on June 17, 2018.
Ron Schwane, The Associated PressChina goalie Peng Shimeng, right, makes a save against United States' Lindsey Horan (9) as China's Wu Haiyan, in ground at left, watches during the second half of an international friendly soccer match Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Cleveland.
Seth Wenig, The Associated PressJon Rahm of Spain reacts after missing a putt on the fourth green during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Friday, June 15, 2018, in Southampton, N.Y.
Chuck Burton, The Associated PressCarolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) reacts as he jokes with players and coaches during the NFL football team's practice in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, June 14, 2018.
Thomas Kienzle, AFP/Getty ImagesSpain's Feliciano Lopez serves to Australia's Nick Kyrgios during their quarterfinal match at the ATP Mercedes Cup tennis tournament in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany, on June 15, 2018.
Marty Melville, AFP/Getty ImagesFrance, top, face New Zealand's players (bottom) as they perform the "haka" at the start of the second rugby Test match between New Zealand and France at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on June 16, 2018.
Christof Stache, AFP/Getty ImagesFC Bayern Munich Basketball players celebrate winning the German Basketball Championship at the Audi Dome in Munich, southern Germany, on June 16, 2018.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesStephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with the crowd during the Golden State Warriors Victory Parade on June 12, 2018 in Oakland, California.
Dan Istitene, Getty ImagesAlex Carella of Italy and Victory Team in action during free practice ahead of round two of the 2018 Championship, the F1H2O UIM Powerboat World Championship Grand Prix of London, at the Royal Victoria Docks on June 15, 2018 in London, England.
Carolyn Kaster, The Associated PressDustin Johnson lines up a putt on the 15th green during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Friday, June 15, 2018, in Southampton, N.Y.
Abbie Parr, Getty ImagesMitch Haniger #17 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after hitting the game winning two run home run in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels during their game at Safeco Field on June 13, 2018 in Seattle, Washington.
Jeff Roberson, The Associated PressSan Diego Padres center fielder Manuel Margot dives for and catches a fly ball by St. Louis Cardinals' Tommy Pham during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in St. Louis.
Carolyn Kaster, The Associated PressTiger Woods waits to putt on the 15th green during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Friday, June 15, 2018, in Southampton, N.Y.
Marty Melville, AFP/Getty ImagesFrance's Remy Grosso, right, is tackled by New Zealand's Jordie Barrett during the second rugby Test match between New Zealand and France at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on June 16, 2018.
Adam Hunger, The Associated PressTampa Bay Rays' Jake Bauers (9) is called safe at third base with a triple ahead of a tag attempt by New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar during the ninth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, June 16, 2018, in New York. The Yankees won 4-1.
Josep Lago, AFP/Getty ImagesDucati Team's Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo rides ahead of Repsol Honda Team's Spanish rider Marc Marquez during the Catalunya MotoGP Grand Prix race at the Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona on June 17, 2018.
Luis Acosta, AFP/Getty ImagesFrance's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris saves a shot on goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group C football match between France and Australia at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on June 16, 2018.
Jean-pierre Clatot, AFP/Getty ImagesFrance's Romain Bardet, left, and France's Tony Gallopin of France's AG2R cycling team ride during a track reconnaissance on the road towards the Alpe d'Huez's summit, on June 13, 2018, as part of his preparation for the 2018 Tour de France.
Victor R. Caivano, The Associated PressMexico's Miguel Layun controls the ball during the group F match between Germany and Mexico at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, June 17, 2018.
Greg Fiume, Getty ImagesEduardo Nunez #36 of the Boston Red Sox is hit by a pitch in the 12th inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 11, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland.
John Froschauer, The Associated PressSeattle Mariners' Dee Gordon celebrates in the dugout after scoring against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Seattle.
Andrew Redington, Getty ImagesBrooks Koepka of the United States celebrates with the U.S. Open Championship trophy after winning the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 17, 2018 in Southampton, New York.
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