Brady passes Favre on NFL all-time passing list
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady surpassed Brett Favre to move into third place on the NFL’s all-time passing yardage list during Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins.
Gymnastics: Russia’s men take early lead in worlds qualifiers
Russia’s men led on day three of the qualification events at the world championships in Stuttgart, with their combined scores dominating the field on the six apparatus on Sunday.
Kenyan Cheruiyot outclasses field to win 1,500 meters
Kenyan Timothy Cheruiyot outclassed a field including two Olympic champions to win the men’s 1,500 meters at the world championships on Sunday after taking silver two years ago.
League MVP Delle Donne to start WNBA Finals game three
League most valuable player Elena Delle Donne will start for the Washington Mystics in Sunday’s game three of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) finals against the Connecticut Sun, the team announced.
Uganda’s Cheptegei snatches gold in men’s 10,000m
Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei triumphed after a close battle in the 10,000 meters on Sunday, winning his first world title and bringing his country their second medal of the championships.
Germany’s Mihambo sails to women’s long jump gold
Malaika Mihambo took an all or nothing gamble as she soared to the world championship long jump gold on Sunday, with a leap the German said she may never see again.
U.S. storm to gold in women’s 4×400 meters relay
The United States stormed to victory in the women’s 4×400 meters relay at the world championships on Sunday after leading from the start to clock a world leading time.
WR Brown seeking more than $40 million from Raiders, Patriots
The NFL Players Association has filed grievances against the Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots on behalf of unemployed wide receiver Antonio Brown, who is seeking millions from the teams, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday.
Senators to retire Phillips’ No. 4
The Ottawa Senators will retire the No. 4 worn by defenseman Chris Phillips, the franchise’s all-time leader in games played, later this season.
Ali leads U.S. one-two in 100 meters hurdles
Nia Ali, back in the starting blocks after giving birth to her second child, powered to victory in the world championships 100 meters hurdles on Sunday, leading an American one-two finish.
