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Joao Fonseca of Brazil celebrates a point against Casper Ruud of Norway during the Men's Singles Fourth Round match on Day Eight of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 31, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)

Tennis

Joao Fonseca Has Created More Chaos At The French Open

Jannik Sinner bent over in pain during his French Open match

Jannik Sinner Gets Too Close To The Sun, Falls Early In French Open

A father with twins sits on a swing in a playground while a another child swings alone nearby.

Minor Dilemmas

How Do I Talk About Parenting If My Baby Has Been Pretty Chill So Far?

The New York Knicks celebrate with the Bob Cousy Trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game Four of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals

What Is This Alien Feeling Of Watching The Knicks Without Pain?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter in Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 21, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images)

The Cavs Created The Conditions For A Josh Hart Game

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round Two Game One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Interviews

Longtime NBA Photographer Nathaniel S. Butler Explains How He Sees Basketball

Jaylen Brown streaming on Twitch after his first-round playoff loss

Jaylen Brown Follows Up Playoff Collapse With Streamer Tantrum

Nikola Jokic (15), Jamal Murray (27) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) of the Denver Nuggets walk to the bench for a timeout as the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrate during the third quarter of the Timberwolves' 110-98 Game 6 first round NBA Playoffs series win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Minnesota eliminated the Nuggets 4-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

The Nuggets Went Out Like Suckers

Mitchell Robinson staring at the camera, with the caption "Fire in my eyes"

Everything OK Over There, Mitchell Robinson?

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game Five

Joel Embiid Stuns In New Upright Look

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 26: Amen Thompson #1 celebrates with Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets as LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half in Game Four of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Rockets Put Selves In Fine Position For Gentleman’s Sweep

Qinwen Zheng of China returns a shot to Ekaterina Alexandrova during the Credit One Charleston Open at Credit One Stadium on April 04, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

How Much Good Can A Green Clay Tennis Court Do?

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 23: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts on the bench after a go-ahead basket by CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of game three of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Don’t Make The Tiny Man Dribble While Everyone Else Stands Still

Tom Dundon, Portland Trail Blazers owner (C), speaks as alternate governors Sheel Tyle (L) and Andrew Cherng (R) listen during a press conference before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center on April 02, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)

Tom Dundon Applies His Chintzy Tactics To The Trail Blazers

Winner Jannik Sinner of Italy and finalist Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the trophy ceremony of the Men's Final on day 8 of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2026, an ATP Masters 1000 at Monte-Carlo Country Club on April 12, 2026 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France near Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

Jannik Sinner And Carlos Alcaraz Swap Places On The Mountaintop

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 09: Tyson Etienne #10 of the Brooklyn Nets and Jalen Slawson #18 of the Indiana Pacers battle for possession during the second half at Barclays Center on April 09, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)

Do You Know These Men?

Ons Jabeur of Tunisia reacts to Paula Badosa of Spain during practice prior to The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Ons Jabeur Is Making It Harder For The Tennis World To Ignore Palestine

Forward Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors blocks guard Desmond Bane #3 of the Orlando Magic and forward Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Toronto Raptors as the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 139-87 in a game that included a 31-0 run by the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. March 29, 2026.

The Raptors’ 31-0 Run Was As Gross As It Was Great To Behold

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns a shot against Sebastian Korda of the United States during their match on Day 6 of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on March 22, 2026. (Photo by Mauricio Paiz/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Carlos Alcaraz Is Getting Tired Of Facing So Many Roger Federers

Moise Koumane falls to his back in celebration

It’s Child Week

Alex Caruso tries to block a shot with his shoe

Oklahoma City Thunder Defense Innovates With Sneaker Block

Aryna Sabalenka, left, hugs Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan after winning their Women's Singles Finals match

I Can’t Get Enough Of The Kaiju Battle Between Aryna Sabalenka And Elena Rybakina

Joao Fonseca of Brazil serves against Jannik Sinner of Italy in their fourth round match of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 10, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Joao Fonseca Takes Jannik Sinner To The Limit, And Justifies The Hype

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum on February 06, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

An Interview With A Tenant Who Doesn’t Have Heat In Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Building

Daniil Medvedev poses with the trophy after his victory in the Men's Singles Final against Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands on day fourteen of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)