Rallying: Sordo wins in Sardinia after late blow to Tanak’s hopes
Spaniard Dani Sordo won the Rally of Italy in Sardinia for Hyundai on Sunday after Toyota’s overnight leader Ott Tanak suffered a steering problem on the final stage and slumped to fifth.
Returning Sharapova inspired by ‘ultimate fighter’ Nadal
Maria Sharapova says she will draw inspiration from Rafael Nadal’s incredible powers of recovery as she resumes her injury-hit career on the Spanish great’s island next week.
MLB notebook: Yanks add slugger Encarnacion from Mariners
The New York Yankees acquired designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion in a trade with the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, according to multiple reports.
MLB roundup: Yanks snap skid, add slugger Encarnacion
Gleyber Torres hit a two-run homer, and Nestor Cortes Jr. pitched five-plus effective innings of relief for his first career win as the New York Yankees snapped a three-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the host Chicago White Sox on Saturday …
Fury the entertainer downs Schwarz in second round TKO
British heavyweight Tyson Fury made quick work of German Tom Schwarz on Saturday as he danced and jabbed his way to a dominant second round TKO before finishing his evening in Las Vegas with a song.
Fury downs Schwarz in second round TKO
British heavyweight Tyson Fury made quick work of German opponent Tom Schwarz with a dominant second round TKO on Saturday in Las Vegas.
Antuna hat trick helps Mexico to Cuba rout in Gold Cup opener
Uriel Antuna scored a hat-trick as Mexico got their Gold Cup campaign off to a dominant start with a 7-0 rout of Cuba in their opener at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.
Rowing chief Rolland pleased as Tokyo 2020 venue opens
Sea Forest Waterway, which will play host to rowing events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, opened on Sunday with the sport’s world governing body praising organizers for delivering a “world class” venue on schedule.
Pars the stars as Woodland keeps U.S. Open lead
Usually birdies and bogeys are the focal point of any round but for Gary Woodland it was pars that provided the highlights on Saturday, sending him into the final round of the U.S. Open with a one shot lead.
McIlroy and Oosthuizen happy to be in U.S. Open hunt
Thoroughbreds Rory McIlroy and Louis Oosthuizen and untested Chez Reavie know they will need near-perfect performances on Sunday to have a chance of winning the U.S. Open.




