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PARIS (Reuters) — Novak Djokovic’s latest bid to capture a record 25th Grand Slam title was left in tatters after ​a stunning third-round defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca in an entertaining epic at the French Open on Friday.

Wembanyama set the tone from the beginning, helping the Spurs build a lead they never relinquished ​while beating the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 on Thursday to even the best-of-seven series at three wins apiece.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might not have liked the way he started on Tuesday night.

Iga Swiatek stayed cool in sweltering conditions while Novak Djokovic was given a stern test before reaching the third round of the French Open, but world number ​two Elena Rybakina was unable to avoid an early exit on Wednesday.

(Reuters) — The last time that two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson spoke publicly occurred after Baltimore Ravens placekicker Tyler Loop misfired badly on a short field goal that would have elevated the team into the playoffs.

(Reuters) — As the clock wound down, few Cleveland Cavaliers fans could be found. The New York Knicks left them with no reason to stick around.

(Reuters) — Michael Harris II collected four hits, including a two-run home run, and the visiting Atlanta Braves ended a two-game skid by beating the Boston Red ​Sox 7-6 on Tuesday to open a three-game interleague series.

(Reuters) — Joc Pederson capped an eight-run first inning with a three-run homer and the Texas Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 10-7 win ​over the Houston Astros on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.

(Reuters) — After the San Antonio Spurs’ Game 3 loss, Victor Wembanyama took much of the blame on his own shoulders, saying he wasn’t doing enough to help his teammates.

PARIS (Reuters) — Four-time 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.