De Minaur captures third career title in Zhuhai
Australian youngster Alex de Minaur won his third title of the season at the Zhuhai Championships on Sunday, beating Adrian Mannarino 7-6(4) 6-4 in the final to edge closer to a top-20 world ranking.
Hamilton wins in Russia to end Ferrari’s run of success
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton snatched victory in the Russian Grand Prix in a surprise Mercedes one-two on Sunday after Ferrari argued over team orders and were undone by a virtual safety car.
Race walking medalists upset at plans to ditch 50 kilometer event
Two of the world championship medalists in the 50 kilometer race walk have criticized plans by the sport’s governing body (IAAF) to get rid of the event from 2022 onwards.
Frustrated Osaka battles past Pegula in Beijing opener
Japan’s two-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka produced scowls rather than smiles at the China Open in Beijing on Sunday despite reaching the second round with a straight-sets win.
Carreno Busta withstands Bublik barrage to claim Chengdu crown
Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta claimed his first ATP title in more than two years after coming back from a set down to beat big-serving Alexander Bublik 6-7(5) 6-4 7-6(3) in the Chengdu Open final in China on Sunday.
Bekele narrowly misses world record in Berlin marathon win
Former Olympic and world champion Kenenisa Bekele staged a thrilling comeback to win the Berlin marathon on Sunday, dramatically missing out on the world record by two seconds after recording the second fastest time ever.
Top 25 roundup: No. 1 Clemson hangs on vs. North Carolina
Top-ranked Clemson needed a late defensive stop on North Carolina’s two-point conversion attempt to hold on for a 21-20 victory Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C.
World Cup organizers warn of typhoon approaching Japan
World Cup organizers have briefed both France and the United States on “contingency options” for their Pool C match in Fukuoka on Wednesday if the game is affected by Typhoon Mitag, which is developing off the south-west coast of Japan.
MLB roundup: Astros clinch home field, Verlander gets 3,000th strikeout
Justin Verlander became the 18th pitcher in major league history to reach the 3,000-strikeout plateau on Saturday as the Houston Astros recorded a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.
Canada’s Heaton takes fumble memes in his stride
Canadian Matt Heaton is staying positive by seeing the funny side of things of his error-prone Rugby World Cup debut against Italy on Thursday.
