Motor racing: No bottle? Sauber’s Ericsson races thirsty
Sauber’s Swedish Formula One driver Marcus Ericsson has revealed that he has raced thirsty for years because he has ditched his car’s water bottle in order to save weight.
MLB roundup: Braves’ Newcomb just misses no-hitter
Atlanta left-hander Sean Newcomb came within one out of a no-hitter, and the Braves posted a 4-1 win over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
Nats’ Turner becomes latest to apologize for old tweets
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner apologized Sunday night after he became the latest major-leaguer to have years-old offensive tweets surface.
Braves’ Newcomb apologizes for old offensive tweets
Atlanta Braves left-hander Sean Newcomb apologized Sunday for racist and homophobic tweets he posted in 2011 and 2012.
Thomas takes maiden title as Sky extends Tour reign
Geraint Thomas tightened Team Sky’s grip on the Tour de France when he handed the British outfit their sixth title in seven years on Sunday and there is no sign that their domination will end anytime soon.
Happ stifles Royals in his debut with Yankees
J.A. Happ pitched six outstanding innings in his debut for the New York Yankees, who beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
Eovaldi, Martinez lead Red Sox past Twins
Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven shutout innings in his Boston debut, and J.D. Martinez had two hits and drove in three runs to lead the Red Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park.
Late Horan goal lifts USWNT to draw with Australia
Lindsey Horan scored in the 90th minute to give the U.S. women’s national team a 1-1 tie with Australia in its second match of the Tournament of Nations on Sunday at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Conn., extending the Americans’ unbeaten streak to 18 games.
DeChambeau apologizes for behavior at European Open
American golfer Bryson DeChambeau has apologized after being rebuked for his behavior at the end of European Open in Germany on Sunday.
NASCAR notebook: Harvick disappointed with Pocono finish
Even the drivers who beat him to the checkered flag acknowledged that Kevin Harvick had the fastest car in Sunday’s Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono Raceway.
