Sports photos of the week: June 1 - June 8

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Sports photos of the week: June 1 - June 8

The hockey world has a new champion -- and basketball is about to crown their own, too.

On Thursday, the Washington Capitals won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history with a Game 5 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.

In the NBA, the Golden State Warriors quickly took a commanding lead in the Finals, taking three games from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Elsewhere in the world, French Open action continued -- this time, without Serena Williams as she deals with a pectoral injury.

Click through the gallery above to see photos from all of these events and more, and be sure to check back next weekend for our selection of the best shots from the coming week's action.

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