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French Open: Pavlyuchenkova and Krejcikova advance to first major final

by Associated Press June 10, 2021

Unseeded Barbora Krejcikova and No. 31 seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova will play for a Grand Slam title on Saturday.

NFL notebook: Newton not practicing for Patriots because of hand injury, but Belichick says he will be OK

by Associated Press June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

New England quarterback Cam Newton hasn’t practiced since injuring his throwing last week, “but he’s getting better,” according to Bill Belichick.

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NHL playoffs: Officiating takes center stage midway through playoffs

by STEPHEN WHYNO Associated Press June 9, 2021June 10, 2021

Penalty calls made, and not made, and the ensuing results are tipping the competitive balance of the postseason.

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Sports Digest: Sea Dogs score in 8th to edge New Hampshire, 5-4

by Staff and news service June 9, 2021June 10, 2021

Ryan Fitzgerald drives in the winning run with a two-out single.

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French Open: Nadal, Djokovic advance to semifinal showdown; Swiatek ousted

by SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press June 9, 2021June 10, 2021

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will meet for the 58th time in a Grand Slam event, but the women’s semifinals has four newcomers after the elimination of defending champion Iga Swiatek.

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NBA notebook: Nate Bjorkgren fired as Pacers coach after one season

by Associated Press June 9, 2021June 10, 2021

With Indiana missing the playoffs for the first time in six seasons and with reports of locker room drama, Nate Bjorkgren is fired after just one season.

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Bruins notebook: Coach Cassidy fined $25,000 for criticizing refs after Game 5

by News service report June 8, 2021June 8, 2021

Coach Bruce Cassidy was not pleased Monday with the penalty calls in Boston’s 5-4 loss to the Islanders, which put the Bruins down 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.