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Sainz wins 1st career F1 race with British GP victory

Sainz wins 1st career F1 race with British GP victory

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Carlos Sainz Jr. won his first career Formula One race on Sunday with a victory at the British Grand Prix — the most dramatic race so far this season.
Reddick wins at Road America for 1st NASCAR Cup victory

Reddick wins at Road America for 1st NASCAR Cup victory

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Tyler Reddick needed a little longer than expected to win in the NASCAR Cup Series. The circumstances of his triumph made it worth the wait.
Wick's 2-run error in 11th gifts Red Sox 4-2 win over Cubs

Wick's 2-run error in 11th gifts Red Sox 4-2 win over Cubs

CHICAGO (AP) — Pitcher Rowan Wick threw Trevor Story’s comebacker down the right-field line for a two-run error with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox outlasted the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
McKenzie superb for 7 innings as Guardians edge Yankees 2-0

McKenzie superb for 7 innings as Guardians edge Yankees 2-0

CLEVELAND (AP) — About the same time New York Yankees star Aaron Judge grabbed a helmet and bat to pinch-hit, the Guardians committed a ninth-inning error that threatened to sabotage a great win.
Edmonton's Marco Arop clocks world's third fastest 800 metres

Edmonton's Marco Arop clocks world's third fastest 800 metres

EDMONTON — Marco Arop is rounding into form at the perfect time. The 23-year-old ran a season's best one minute 43.61 seconds in the 800 metres to win the Pre World Invitational Championships meet in his hometown on Sunday.
Rodríguez homers on Montas' 1st pitch, M's beat A's 2-1

Rodríguez homers on Montas' 1st pitch, M's beat A's 2-1

SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez homered on Frankie Montas’ first pitch and drove in both runs, Robbie Ray struck out a season-high 12 and the Seattle Mariners beat Oakland 2-1 on Sunday to deal the Athletics their 25th loss in 31 games.
Cron hits pair of 3-run homers, Rox rally past D-backs 6-5

Cron hits pair of 3-run homers, Rox rally past D-backs 6-5

DENVER (AP) — The ball had barely even left his bat and already C.J. Cron was staring into the Colorado dugout. That's how sure he was of where it would end up. That's how clutch he's been, too.
Canadian women lose 3-2 to South Korea on late goal at field hockey World Cup

Canadian women lose 3-2 to South Korea on late goal at field hockey World Cup

TERRASSA, Spain — The Canadian women's field hockey team lost its second straight at the World Cup on Sunday, dropping a 3-2 decision to South Korea. Cho Hye-jin's 56th-minute goal decided the game for the 10th-ranked Koreans.
Mets ace deGrom whiffs 5 of 6 batters in 1st rehab start

Mets ace deGrom whiffs 5 of 6 batters in 1st rehab start

NEW YORK (AP) — Back in a game at last, Jacob deGrom was sharp. The New York Mets ace struck out five of the six batters he faced and threw 18 of 24 pitches for strikes Sunday night in his first minor league rehabilitation start for Class A St.
Escobar homers again, Carrasco pitches Mets past Rangers 4-1

Escobar homers again, Carrasco pitches Mets past Rangers 4-1

NEW YORK (AP) — Eduardo Escobar joined several Mets on the mound as they encircled Carlos Carrasco and high-fived him for a job well done. Plenty to feel good about, too.