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They haven't had to overcome an opponent as red hot as the New York Knicks, though. MLB roundup: Guardians complete 4-game sweep of Tigers Patrick Bailey had a solo homer while Brayan Rocchio had three hits, including two doubles, as the visiting Cleveland Guardians won their sixth straight game, a 3-1 triumph over the slumping Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

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Tennis-Sinner eyes French Open breakthrough as rivals look for answers

With defending champion Carlos Alcaraz out injured ​and Novak Djokovic undercooked on clay, the big question heading into the French Open is can ​anyone stop Jannik Sinner from securing the career Grand Slam in Paris? Sinner's ‌season ​began to build momentum through a "Sunshine Double" of titles at Indian Wells and Miami before the Italian took complete control of the European clay swing with triumphs in Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome.

Rams reward Matthew Stafford with 1-year, $55 million extension

The Los Angeles Rams signed quarterback Matthew Stafford to a one-year extension on Thursday, according to ‌multiple reports. The Rams now have the NFL's reigning Most Valuable Player under contract through the 2027 season. The 38-year-old's new deal is reportedly worth $55 million and can increase to as much as $60 million with incentives.

Motor racing-Kyle Busch dies at 41 after sudden illness

Kyle Busch, a generational talent whose aggressive driving style earned him the nickname "Rowdy" and won him two NASCAR Cup Series championships, has died at the age of 41, his family announced on Thursday. News of ‌his death came just hours after Busch's family released a statement saying he had been hospitalized with a severe illness.

Knicks ride third-period explosion to 2-0 lead over Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are accustomed to climbing ‌out of holes during the NBA playoffs. They haven't had to overcome an opponent as red hot as the New York Knicks, though.

MLB roundup: Guardians complete 4-game sweep of Tigers

Patrick Bailey had a solo homer while Brayan Rocchio had three hits, including two doubles, as the visiting Cleveland Guardians won their sixth straight game, a 3-1 triumph over the slumping Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Daniel Scheemann and Jose Ramirez knocked in the other runs for the Guardians, who completed a four-game series sweep while winning for the ninth time in their ⁠past 10 ​games. The Tigers have lost six straight and 14 of ⁠their last 16.

Tennis-Gauff going in the right direction ahead of French Open title defence

Coco Gauff is finding form at just the right time ahead of her French Open title defence, and with Aryna Sabalenka hampered by injury and things just not clicking for Iga ⁠Swiatek, the American has a golden opportunity to claim a third Grand Slam. After dealing with illness and a fourth-round loss in Madrid, Gauff bounced back to reach the Italian Open final where she met an inspired Elina Svitolina.

Meghan Duggan named GM ​of expansion Hamilton team

Meghan Duggan, a former Team USA star who transitioned into work in the front office of the New Jersey Devils, has been named the first general manager of the ⁠expansion Hamilton team in the Professional Women's Hockey League. "Meghan has been an effective leader at every stage of her career, and she is a rising star in the front office ranks," said Jayna Hefford, PWHL executive vice president of hockey operations said in announcing the hiring. "Meghan's long ⁠list ​of on-ice achievements, coupled with her extensive background in development and community-building, make her a seamless fit to guide PWHL Hamilton into its first season."

Reports: Giants DL Roy Robertson-Harris tears Achilles

Defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris of the New York Giants tore his right Achilles on Thursday during team OTAs, multiple outlets reported Friday. The injury occurred as he was rushing the passer in an 11-on-11 drill, according to The Athletic.

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (thumb) exits ⁠game but hopes to play Friday

The Atlanta Braves pulled right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. in the sixth inning of their Thursday game against the Miami Marlins due to pain in his left thumb, but the ⁠ailment isn't considered serious. Manager Walt Weiss said X-rays on ⁠the thumb were negative, though Acuna received a bone bruise. Acuna hopes to play on Friday when Atlanta opens a series against the visiting Washington Nationals, he and Weiss said.

Soccer-Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain

The risk of Ebola affecting fans at the World Cup is low, according to Dr Oliver Johnson, ‌a global health academic at King's College ‌London, but heightened screening and travel restrictions could complicate logistics. The expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada ​and Mexico, runs from June 11 to July 19.