Hamilton beats the elements to seize pole in wet Hungary
Formula One world championship leader Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes on pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday after a qualifying session with thunder, lightning and plumes of spray.
Tennis – Wang strolls past Linette to set up all-Chinese Jiangxi Open final
China’s second seed Wang Qiang produced a clinical display to reach her first WTA final with a 7-5 6-2 win over Poland’s Magda Linette at the Jiangxi Open on Saturday.
Vettel fastest in Hungary but Mercedes in a spin
Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel set a track record in final Hungarian Grand Prix practice on Saturday, with world champions Mercedes looking more competitive and Red Bull dropping back.
Aussie Wendy Tuck becomes first woman to win round-the-world yacht race
Australia’s Wendy Tuck became the first female skipper to win a round-the-world yacht race, after clinching overall victory in the Clipper 2017-18 event.
Athletics: Integrity unit backs new IAAF anti-doping rules
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has welcomed new anti-doping regulations in the sport that put greater responsibility on national federations.
MLB roundup: Betts’ first walk-off HR caps wild Red Sox win
Mookie Betts led off the bottom of the 10th inning with a home run as the Boston Red Sox snapped a two-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday night at Fenway Park.
Trucks notebook: No margin for error as playoffs loom
LONG POND, Pa. — There are five NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers who are feeling comfortable.
Riley: Heat willing to wait on Wade’s decision
Is Dwyane Wade interested in playing for the Miami Heat next season? Team president Pat Riley doesn’t know the answer, but he says he willing to wait to find out.
NFL notebook: Chargers CB Verrett suffers camp’s first big injury
The first significant training camp injury for 2018 hit the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday, as cornerback Jason Verrett suffered a torn Achilles during a conditioning test at training camp and is likely out for the season, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported…
Blackhawks G Crawford hopes to be ready for camp
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford still isn’t saying exactly where it hurts, but he did say there’s a “really good chance” that he’ll be ready for training camp in September.




