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French Open set to start with Venus Williams, and rain

PARIS (AP) Venus Williams and rain are on the schedule as the year’s second Grand Slam tournament is set to start at Roland Garros.

Amid rape allegation, Jordaan re-elected SAfrica soccer boss

JOHANNESBURG (AP) Danny Jordaan, the chief organizer of the 2010 World Cup, was re-elected as president of the South African Football Association for a second term despite allegations made by a singer that he raped her 25 years ago.

Penrith takes over NRL lead with easy win over Dragons

SYDNEY (AP) The National Rugby League has a new competition leader for the first time this season after the Penrith Panthers outclassed St. George Illawarra 28-2, dropping the Dragons into second place.

Twins' Sano accepts 1B challenge against Mariners (May 27, 2018)

Who’s on first?

Rockies' Marquez to stay on attack vs. Reds, Harvey (May 27, 2018)

DENVER — Matt Harvey will try to continue moving forward with the Cincinnati Reds when he makes his fourth start for them Sunday against the Colorado Rockies in the rubber game of the series.

Takeaways from the Padres' 7-5 win over the Dodgers

Christian Villanueva homered twice, Jose Pirela recorded a go-ahead base hit in the 7th

Twins lose to Mariners on Zunino's walk-off home run in 12th

Mike Zunino homered with two outs in the 12th inning to give Seattle a 4-3 victory over Minnesota

Zunino's HR in the 12th gives Mariners 4-3 win over Twins (May 27, 2018)

SEATTLE (AP) Mike Zunino homered with two outs in the 12th inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.

Thompson hot hand carries Warriors into Game 7 with Rockets

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Klay Thompson flashed back to a night he left the arena still in uniform, furious about his forgettable performance against Denver.

Gennett has 5 hits to lead Reds over Rockies 6-5.

Scooter Gennett had five hits, including a solo homer, Tony Cruz also homered and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-5

Jim Riggleman can't say enough about Scooter Gennett

Jim Riggleman couldn’t help but praise Scooter Gennett after his 5 for 5 night against the Rockies

Jared Hughes was full of adrenaline after 6-5 victory over the Rockies

Jared Hughes got out of a bind in the bottom of the 9th to win it for the Reds and we could feel his adrenaline running through us.

Scooter Gennett was feeling good after going 5 for 5 against the Rockies

Scooter Gennett was on fire against the Rockies going 5 for 5 including his 10th HR of the season.

Gennett has 5 hits to lead Reds over Rockies 6-5. (May 27, 2018)

DENVER (AP) Scooter Gennett had five hits, including a solo homer, Tony Cruz also homered and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-5 on Saturday night.

Mattocks, DC United get 1-1 draw with 10-man LAFC (May 27, 2018)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Darren Mattocks scored in the 84th minute to help D.C. United pull even with 10-man Los Angeles FC for a 1-1 draw Saturday night.

Christian Villanueva sets MLB record for most HR by a Mexican-born rookie

With his team trailing 5-3 in the top of the 6th, Padres rookie Christian Villanueva strode up to the plate for his third at-bat

Indians hit 4 HRs, bullpen hangs on for 8-6 win vs. Astros

CLEVELAND (AP) Yonder Alonso, Jason Kipnis and Edwin Encarnacion each hit two-run homers, and Cleveland’s beleaguered bullpen hung on as the Indians defeated the Houston Astros 8-6 on Saturday night.

Christian Villanueva ties game with 2-run blast

WATCH: Villanueva ties the game with 13th home run

Cubs turn to Chatwood in series finale vs. Giants (May 26, 2018)

CHICAGO — Yu Darvish’s first season with the Chicago Cubs hasn’t exactly been a smashing success.

Klay Thompson score 35, Warriors force Game 7 in West finals

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Klay Thompson hit nine 3-pointers and scored 35 points, the Warriors held James Harden down in the second half, and Golden State rallied from an early 17-point deficit to stave off elimination with a 115-86 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night to force a deciding Game 7 in the Western Conference finals.

Giants’ Bumgarner looks sharp, fans 8 in first rehab start

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) San Francisco Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner was sharp in his first rehabilitation start since breaking the pinkie on his pitching hand in March, striking out eight while throwing 47 pitches over 3 2/3 hitless innings for Triple-A Sacramento.