Serena returns to top 30 in world rankings
Serena Williams returned to the world’s top 30 in the WTA rankings released on Monday after finishing as Wimbledon runner-up.
Reuters photographers pick their best World Cup shots
Speed, skill and control are the hallmarks of the greatest footballers at the World Cup in Russia, but the same could be said of those covering them for the world’s media.
‘Les Bleus’ World Cup victory parade set for Champs Elysees
Crowds of joyful French fans gathered at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport on Monday to await the return of their World Cup winning football team, who will be honored with a parade along the Champs Elysees and a special presidential reception.
Golf: Woods drawn alongside Matsuyama and Knox at British Open
Tiger Woods, back at the British Open this week for the first time since 2015, will begin his campaign in Thursday’s opening round at Carnoustie in a three-ball with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama and Russell Knox of Scotland.
Croatia flies flag for the little guys
A World Cup of surprises showed once again how small teams are finding a way to compete with the big boys, as was the case at the European Championship two years ago.
Next stop, Gareth Southgate: London rail station renamed after England boss
London’s transport bosses temporarily renamed an underground station in honor of England soccer team manager Gareth Southgate after the team flew home following their run to the last four of the World Cup.
Major League Baseball notebook: Cards explain reasoning behind Matheny firing
The St. Louis Cardinals officially introduced interim manager Mike Shildt and further explained the dismissal of Mike Matheny on Sunday before their series finale against the Cincinnati Reds.
Former Flyers, Senators goaltender Emery dies in swimming accident at 35
Former NHL goaltender Ray Emery died early Sunday morning in a swimming accident in the Hamilton, Ontario, harbor. He was 35.
Romo rallies to win celebrity golf tourney; Barkley finishes last
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo overcame a four-point deficit to win the American Century Championship by three points on Sunday in Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Woods preparing for Open return at challenging Carnoustie
Tiger Woods is heading back to The Open for the first time since 2015, and even snuck in a few practice holes at Carnoustie Links in Scotland on Saturday before Sunday’s round.
