Rugby: United States opt for extra forward in World Cup squad
The United States have opted to select an extra forward in their 31-man squad for the World Cup in Japan.
Mertens and Sabalenka win first Grand Slam title at U.S. Open
Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka won their first career Grand Slam title with a hard-fought 7-5 7-5 win over Ash Barty and Victoria Azarenka in the U.S. Open doubles final on Sunday.
Rugby: United States squad for World Cup in Japan
United States coach Gary Gold named the following squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan on Sunday:
Motor racing: Vettel in danger zone for a race ban after Monza mistakes
Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel has entered the danger zone for a race ban after falling foul of Formula One stewards on a nightmare Italian Grand Prix Sunday for the German.
Harvick tops pole qualifying at Brickyard
Kevin Harvick will start on the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after turning in a top speed of 185.766 mph.
Cycling: Roglic and Valverde sink teeth into Vuelta rivals
Primoz Roglic maintained his sizeable lead over Alejandro Valverde in the Vuelta a Espana after stage 15 on Sunday but both widened the gap over the rest of their rivals in the general classification.
Twins acquire OF LaMarre from Braves
The Minnesota Twins acquired outfielder Ryan LaMarre from the Atlanta Braves for cash.
Astros’ Springer to return from concussion
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer will be back in the lineup on Sunday after missing three games because of a concussion.
Browns memorialize QB Graham with statue
Otto Graham, the first Cleveland Browns player enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was honored with a statue at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Golf: England’s Casey seals one-shot win at European Open
England’s Paul Casey produced a bogey-free final round of six-under-par 66 to win the European Open by one stroke in Hamburg on Sunday.
