Athletics: Big-name absences hang over inaugural World Cup event
Poland’s world record holder Anita Wlodarczyk produced the season’s best women’s hammer throw but many of the big names of track and field were conspicuously absent from the inaugural Athletics World Cup, the sport’s new two-day team event.
FIFA president says World Cup has changed perception of Russia
The World Cup has helped changed people’s view of Russia, FIFA President Gianni Infantino told an audience at an event in Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre on Saturday, standing alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Americans Bryan and Sock win Wimbledon doubles title
American Mike Bryan claimed his 17th Grand Slam men’s doubles title when he and Jack Sock beat Raven Klaasen and Michael Venus 6-3 6-7(7) 6-3 5-7 7-5 in a thrilling Wimbledon final on Saturday.
Czech duo Krejcikova and Siniakova win doubles title
Czech duo Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova won the Wimbledon women’s doubles final on Saturday — five years after they won the junior title together — and dedicated the victory to their late compatriot Jana Novotna.
Lions’ Ansah, Cowboys’ Lawrence likely to play on franchise tag: report
Two prominent pass rushers — Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah of the Detroit Lions and DeMarcus Lawrence of the Dallas Cowboys — are expected to play under the franchise tag this season rather than sign long-term deals, according to a report from NFL Network.
2017 slump was key to Wimbledon title, says Kerber
Former world number one Angelique Kerber said her Wimbledon triumph on Saturday would not have been possible without experiencing the lows of last year’s slide down the rankings.
FIFA president says World Cup changed perception of Russia
The soccer World Cup has changed the perception of Russia across the globe, FIFA president Gianni Infantino told an audience in Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre on Saturday, standing on stage alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sweden’s Dantorp finishes fast to lead Scottish Open
Sweden’s Jens Dantorp shot a third-round 68 in bright and breezy conditions at the Scottish Open on Saturday to move one shot clear of a group of players on a congested leaderboard.
Crew chief Knaus sticks with Johnson through 2020
The wildly successful tandem of NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus will stay together through at least 2020 after Hendrick Motorsports renewed Knaus’ contract.
It’s just the beginning, says beaten Serena
Serena Williams said the latest chapter in her tennis life was “just beginning” on Saturday after seeing her hopes of a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title dashed in the Wimbledon final.
