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Maja Stark hits a chip shot during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open on Thursday.
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Jun 1, 2025

Maja Stark takes one-shot lead entering final round of U.S. Women's Open

A trio from Japan — Rio Takeda, Hinako Shibuno and Mao Saigo — are tied for third at 5-under 211.
Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph speaks during a rally held by U.S. President Donald Trump (right) at U.S. Steel Corporation-Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, on May 30.
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Jun 5, 2025

Steelers respond to fans after QB Mason Rudolph attends Trump rally

The team reminded fans that the opinions of individual players "do not necessarily represent the view of the entire Pittsburgh Steelers organization."
Kosei Tanaka speaks during a news conference to announce his retirement in Nagoya on Wednesday.
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Jun 5, 2025

Four-division world champion Kosei Tanaka retires at 29 due to eye injuries

Tanaka is the fastest boxer to earn belts at four different weights.
Former Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey on Jan. 5.
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Jun 6, 2025

Four-time NFL MVP Rodgers agrees to deal with Steelers

The Steelers lacked a veteran signal caller after Russell Wilson was signed by the New York Giants, but in Rodgers have landed a future Hall of Fame quarterback.
Brad Marchand jumps after scoring the overtime winner against the Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday in Edmonton, Alberta.
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Jun 7, 2025

Panthers even series with Oilers on Brad Marchand's double OT goal

After the Panthers surrendered a final-minute Oilers goal to force overtime, they recovered thanks to Marchand's breakaway tally in the second overtime period.
Junto Nakatani (right) fights Ryosuke Nishida during the fifth round of their bout for the WBC & IBF world bantamweight titles at Ariake Coliseum on Sunday.
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Jun 8, 2025

Junto Nakatani wins slugfest against Ryosuke Nishida to unify WBC and IBF titles

Nakatani improved to 31-0 with his fourth successful title defense.
Former yokozuna Hakuho gives a news conference to announce his retirement from the Japan Sumo Association and reveal his future plans in Tokyo on Monday.
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Jun 9, 2025

Hakuho vows to grow sumo globally after exiting domestic sports body

The impetus for the decision, Hakuho said, was the failure of the Japan Sumo Association to provide a clear timeline about the restoration of Miyagino stable.
Gold medalist Summer McIntosh of Canada poses after winning the women's 200m individual medley at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
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Jun 10, 2025

Canadian teenager McIntosh smashes 200m medley world record

It was triple Olympic gold medallist McIntosh's second world record of the meet following her 400m freestyle world record on Saturday.
J.J. Spaun hits his shot on the 10th tee during the first round of the U.S. Open in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on Thursday.
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Jun 13, 2025

Unheralded J.J. Spaun grabs U.S. Open lead as stars struggle at Oakmont

Much of the talk this week has been about how the notoriously challenging course would keep scores in check.
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton speaks during a news conference ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Thursday.
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Jun 13, 2025

Lewis Hamilton defends Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur ahead of Canadian GP

Ferrari is second overall but has yet to win in nine races so far this season and there has been media speculation in Italy that Vasseur could be replaced.
Leon Draisaitl (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Panthers in overtime in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Florida, on Wednesday.
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Jun 13, 2025

Oilers rally to win Game 4 in overtime to get even in Stanley Cup Final

Edmonton is the first team in Stanley Cup Final history to win after trailing 3-0 through the first period. Clubs in that situation had been 0-37.
Panthers forward Brad Marchand shoots during the second period of Game 5 against the Oilers on Saturday.
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Jun 15, 2025

Panthers on brink of Stanley Cup repeat after Game 5 win over Oilers

The victory in Edmonton gave the Panthers a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final and a chance to clinch the series on home ice on Tuesday.
JJ Spaun celebrates after putting on the 18th green to win the U.S. Open golf tournament on Sunday.
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Jun 16, 2025

Spaun wins rainy U.S. Open for first major title

Spaun drained a massive 64-foot birdie putt in the rain to win by two shots.
Sweden's Armand Duplantis celebrates after setting a new world record of 6.28 meters in the men's pole vault at Stockholm Stadium in Sweden on Sunday.
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Jun 16, 2025

'Magical' Duplantis soars to pole vault world record in Stockholm

With victory in the event already guaranteed, Duplantis broke the world record for the 12th time as he sailed over the bar at the first attempt.
A Formula One logo is displayed ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix on May 22.
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Jun 17, 2025

Thai cabinet approves bid to host Bangkok F1 race

The bid, worth a reported $1.2 billion, could see the Thai capital host races from 2028 to 2032.
New Zealand's Ardie Savea in action against Ireland at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Nov. 8
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Jun 17, 2025

All Black Savea to skip Super Rugby for Japan sabbatical in 2026

Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga said Savea, who was the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year this season, would be welcomed back with open arms in 2027.
Panthers left wing A.J. Greer lifts the Stanley Cup after the team's win over the Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Florida, on Tuesday.
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Jun 19, 2025

Panthers damage Stanley Cup shortly after winning title

Damage to the Stanley Cup is far from new for the 132-year-old piece of hardware
Eddie Jones began his second stint as Japan coach in 2023.
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Jun 19, 2025

Wales' Josh Macleod expects stiff challenge from Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms

Wales travels to Japan having lost 17 straight tests — a record for a major nation — since it last enjoyed a victory.
Nelly Korda reacts after finishing the final round of the U.S. Women's Open on in Erin, Wisconsin, on June 1.
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Jun 19, 2025

Nelly Korda uses close call at U.S. Open as motivation for Women's PGA

Korda arrived in Texas this week still chasing her first title of 2025 after a dominant season last year that included seven wins.
Wyndham Clark hits his tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on June 12.
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Jun 20, 2025

Wyndham Clark apologizes for damaging lockers at Oakmont at U.S. Open

It was the second straight major where Clark, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, had to apologize for aggressive behavior.
Kaori Sakamoto earned the silver medal at the world championships in Boston on March 28. Sakamoto is a three-time world champion.
MORE SPORTS / Figure skating
Jun 20, 2025

Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto to retire after 2026 Winter Olympics

Sakamoto, who won bronze at the 2022 Winter Olympics, missed out on a fourth straight world title in March when she finished runner-up to American Alysa Liu.
Canelo Alvarez (left) and Terence Crawford during a news conference in Riyadh on Friday to promote their bout in September in Las Vegas.
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Jun 21, 2025

Canelo Alvarez promises Terence Crawford bout will be one of his 'best'

Alvarez, whose record is an impressive 63-2-2 with 39 knockouts, has been a world champion at four different weights, as has Crawford.
Minjee Lee poses with the winner's trophy after the final round of the Women's PGA Championship in Frisco, Texas, on Sunday.
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Jun 23, 2025

Minjee Lee wins Women's PGA Championship to capture third major

Lee began the day with a four-stroke advantage over Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul and was never seriously threatened.
Ariya Jutanugarn was part of Thailand's 2023 LPGA International Crown-winning team.
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Jun 24, 2025

Holder Thailand to join Japan and others for LPGA International Crown

The Thai squad of Ariya and Moriya Jutanugarn, Patty Tavatanakit and Jeeno Thitikul won the most recent Crown in 2023.
Manny Pacquiao trains at Wild Card Boxing in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
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Jun 26, 2025

Manny Pacquiao 'hungry' to fight again after four years away from boxing

The 46-year-old Filipino boxing icon will face World Boxing Council champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19.
Matthew Schaefer is selected by the New York Islanders as the first overall pick of the 2025 NHL draft on Friday in Los Angeles.
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Jun 28, 2025

Matthew Schaefer goes No. 1 to Islanders in NHL draft

Schaefer, who will turn 18 on Sept. 5, played for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League the past two seasons.
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, seen at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, in April 2013, died on Saturday.
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Jun 30, 2025

Hall of Fame trainer and horse racing legend D. Wayne Lukas dies at 89

Lukas was one of the most accomplished trainers in U.S. racing history.
Formula One Group CEO Stefano Domenicali ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on June 15.
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Jul 2, 2025

F1 has a plan if Middle East races cannot happen, says chief

Qatar is due to host the penultimate round of the championship on Nov. 30 with Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina following on Dec. 7.
Leafs forward Mitch Marner reacts after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during Game 1 of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on April 20.
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Jul 2, 2025

Mitch Marner on Maple Leafs exit: 'Leaving isn't easy'

The Maple Leafs acquired forward Nicolas Roy from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Marner.
Tadej Pogacar celebrates after winning the men’s road race at the world championships in Zurich on Sept. 29, 2024.
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Jul 3, 2025

Tadej Pogacar looking to join greats with fourth Tour de France crown

The 112th edition of the race begins in Lille on Saturday.

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Tetsuzo Shiraishi, speaking at The Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage, uses a thermos to explain how he experienced the U.S. firebombing of March 1945, when he was just 7 years old.
From ashes to high-rises: A survivor’s account of Tokyo’s postwar past