Kyle Busch holds off Allgaier to notch fourth Brickyard win
It was more of the same for Kyle Busch in Saturday’s Indiana 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Ind., but “more of the same” was anything but easy.
Factbox: U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu
Factbox on Canada’s Bianca Andreescu, who defeated American Serena Williams to win the U.S. Open on Saturday (prefix number denotes seeding):
Andreescu embraces spotlight with U.S. Open triumph
So new is Bianca Andreescu to the Grand Slam stage that after beating Serena Williams to win the U.S. Open on Saturday, a tournament official had to show her which side of the trophy was the front.
Andreescu fends off Williams comeback to win U.S. Open
Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu claimed her first Grand Slam title in a hard-hitting, nerve-jangling 6-3 7-5 win over Serena Williams on Saturday that put the brakes on the American’s bid to equal the all-time record.
Nurmagomedov makes Poirier tap to unify UFC lightweight title
Khabib Nurmagomedov unified the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight title with a third-round submission win over interim champion Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
NYCFC defeat Revolution in stoppage time
Jesus Medina converted a penalty kick in second-half stoppage time as host New York City FC moved into first place in the Eastern Conference with a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.
Patriots sign CB Jones to three-year extension
The New England Patriots agreed to a three-year extension with cornerback Jonathan Jones, ESPN reported on Saturday.
Rams sign P Hekker to extension
The Los Angeles Rams and punter Johnny Hekker agreed on a one-year contract extension through the 2023 season, ESPN reported Saturday.
Chargers K Badgley doubtful vs. Colts
The Los Angeles Chargers downgraded kicker Michael Badgley to doubtful for the club’s season opener, the team announced Saturday.
Cubs’ Baez out with thumb fracture
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez sustained a hairline fracture in his left thumb, the team announced Saturday.
