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NBA 2K18 unveils Kyrie Irving as the cover athlete for this year's upcoming game

The Cleveland Cavaliers star gets the video game cover on the same day his team gets ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Gamer: Cavs' Irving to appear on cover of NBA 2K18 video

CLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving’s basketball wizardry isn’t exclusive to the court. He breaks ankles on the couch, too.

Alan Jackson to perform free concert for hockey fans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Legendary country singer Alan Jackson is going to play a free outdoor concert in Music City in advance of the Nashville Predators first home game in the 2017 Stanley Cup Final.

The Latest: Emerging talent Kasaktina wins at French Open

PARIS (AP) The Latest from the French Open (all times local):

The Champions League Best XI for the entire season

These are the very best players from across the entire Champions League campaign this season.

Valverde signs contract to become Barcelona coach

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Ernesto Valverde has signed a contract to become Barcelona coach for the next two seasons.

England wins toss, bowls 1st in Champions Trophy opener

LONDON (AP) England won the toss and chose to bowl first against Bangladesh in the opening match of the Champions Trophy at The Oval on Thursday.

Murray, Wawrinka, Pliskova in action at French Open

PARIS (AP) At the French Open, top-ranked Andy Murray has never lost to a player ranked as low as No. 50 Martin Klizan, his opponent in the second round on Thursday.

Gatland stresses team harmony in Lions selections

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says he will avoid the mistakes of predecessor and compatriot Graham Henry by keeping an open mind on selection ahead of the three-test series against the All Blacks.

Afghanistan cancels Twenty20 cricket matches vs Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) The Afghanistan Cricket Board has canceled two Twenty20 matches against Pakistan after a deadly bomb blast in Kabul killed at least 90 people on Wednesday.

Russia ranked 63 by FIFA for Confederations Cup; Brazil top

ZURICH (AP) Confederations Cup host Russia has dropped two places to No. 63 team in the new FIFA rankings.

Atletico Madrid says Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld FIFA transfer ban until 2018

MADRID (AP) Atletico Madrid says Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld FIFA transfer ban until 2018.

FIFA World Rankings List for June

ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings published Thursday (last month’s rankings in parentheses):

Martina Navratilova says Margaret Court is a "homophobe"

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Martina Navratilova has written an open letter criticizing Margaret Court’s comments about same-sex marriage and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, and recommending that tennis officials rename the arena the bears the Australian great’s name at Melbourne Park.

Pujols still one homer from 600 as Angels host Twins (Jun 01, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Adalberto Mejia, meet Albert Pujols.

Mariners eye home-and-home sweep of Rockies (Jun 01, 2017)

SEATTLE — Bud Black admits it. He would have lost on “Jeopardy!”

Cavs the champs but Warriors the favorites in the NBA Finals

Some predictions see the NBA Finals ending quickly. A video game simulation has them going the distance.

How Lakers-Celtics paved the way for the Cavs-Warriors

By the time the Los Angeles Lakers met the Boston Celtics for the third time in the NBA Finals in the 1980s, defensive stopper Michael Cooper had enough with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and the rest of the Celtics.

From Hockey 101, Preds bring Stanley Cup Final to Music City

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Terry Crisp sorely wishes that he and fellow broadcaster Pete Weber had recorded their ”Hockey 101” sessions from the early days of the Nashville Predators.

Scherzer Ks 11 in 5-hitter as Nationals sweep Giants, 3-1 (May 31, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) With his closer unavailable after pitching in four of the past five games, Washington manager Dusty Baker had an easy decision in letting Max Scherzer go the distance for the first time this season.

Gassers and Excuses: How the Bolts Are Handling Move

The complicated journey to L.A.—the team is still practicing in San Diego—won’t be a reason for failure in 2017, promises new Chargers coach Anthony Lynn. A look into the ongoing relocation, plus more notes on Derek Carr’s contract, impressive rookies and marijuana policy changes

Miley leads Orioles vs. Rodriguez, Red Sox (Jun 01, 2017)

BALTIMORE — Wade Miley will take the mound for the Orioles in the opener of a four-game series with the Boston Red Sox on Thursday as Baltimore continues to try to get back on track.

Braves LIVE To Go: Braves squander Garcia's gem to drop series to Angels

Braves LIVE recaps Atlanta’s 2-1 loss to L.A.

Yankees, Blue Jays change course since last meeting (Jun 01, 2017)

TORONTO — Things have changed since the last time the Toronto Blue Jays played the New York Yankees.

Texans' Clowney Ranks #49 on NFL's Top 100 Players List

Texans’ Clowney Ranks #49 on NFL’s Top 100 Players List

Eric Young Jr.'s first homer lead Angels to 2-1 win (May 31, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Eric Young Jr. made his first home run of the season timely, the solo shot in the eighth inning providing the Los Angeles Angels with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night and a three-game series sweep of the Atlanta Braves.

Paxton, Valencia past Mariners past Rockies, 5-0 (May 31, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) James Paxton and three relievers combined on a four-hitter to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0 on Wednesday night.

Tenth-inning homers lead Rays over Rangers 7-5

Matt Bush on blown save in 7-5 loss to Rays

Matt Bush talks about his blown save in the ninth following the tough Texas Rangers loss against Tampa Bay.

49ers to bid on Super Bowl 57, 58

The San Francisco 49ers hosted Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium, and they are getting ready to jump back in the ring. The 49ers announced on Wednesday that they will put in bids for Super Bowl 57 (2023) and 58 (2024). The NFL has announced Super Bowl locations through 56. Super Bowl 52 will take place