NFL transactions roundup: Notable names claimed, added to practice squads
With the 53-man roster limit deadline cleared, NFL teams on Sunday began scrambling to claim some of the more than 1,000 players off waivers.
Reports: Jets claim P/K Vedvik off waivers, cut Bertolet
The New York Jets claimed kicker/punter Kaare Vedvik off waivers on Sunday and released kicker Taylor Bertolet, according to multiple reports.
Pineiro to start season as Bears kicker
Eddy Pineiro will start the season as the kicker for the Chicago Bears after an exhaustive offseason search to fill the position.
Motor racing: Leclerc claims bittersweet first F1 win in Belgium
Charles Leclerc claimed a bittersweet first Formula One win on Sunday, the Monegasque’s joy at fulfilling a long-held dream tempered by the death of French racer Anthoine Hubert.
Barty thrashed by Wang at U.S. Open
Second seed Ash Barty’s U.S. Open bid came crashing down when she lost 6-2 6-4 to China’s Wang Qiang in the fourth round on Sunday.
Wang stuns No. 2 seed Barty to reach U.S. Open quarterfinals
Qiang Wang shocked No. 2 seed Ashleigh Barty 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open.
Federer crushes Goffin to reach last eight
Roger Federer destroyed David Goffin 6-2 6-2 6-0 on Sunday to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals and keep his bid for a record-extending 21st Grand Slam title alive.
Brewers designate RHP Jeffress for assignment
One year after an All-Star season with Milwaukee, struggling right-hander Jeremy Jeffress designated for assignment by the Brewers on Sunday.
Texans-Dolphins blockbuster trade official
A trade sending tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Miami Dolphins to the Houston Texans became official on Sunday.
Golf: Soderberg slays McIlroy to win European Masters in playoff
Sebastian Soderberg was thrilled to play Sunday’s final round of the European Masters with Rory McIlroy but he did not let the occasion overwhelm him as he won the title following a five-way playoff in the Swiss Alps.
