Alex Bowman wins rainy Chicago street race, clinches playoff berth - ESPN
CHICAGO — At long last, Alex Bowman got a win. And a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
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Pirates rookie ace Paul Skenes named NL's All-Star starter - ESPN
Rookie sensation Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates will start for the National League at Tuesday's All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.
Ben Rice becomes first Yankees rookie with three-homer game - ESPN
NEW YORK — The anticipation was swelling for Ben Rice to emerge from the New York Yankees' dugout for a curtain call during the seventh inning Saturday afternoon.
Colombia find new way to win in tense Copa América semifinal - ESPN
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — The hallmark of a championship team is the ability to win games in a variety of fashions and circumstances. Heading into Wednesday's semifinal against Uruguay, Colombia has had things its own way at the Copa América, scoring goals for fun, and winning three of their four matches, with the lone blemish — if you can call it that — a draw with Brazil.
Jessica Pegula ousted in 2nd round at Wimbledon by Wang Xinyu - ESPN
Jessica Pegula became the highest-seeded women's player to lose at Wimbledon, as the No. 5-seeded American was defeated by Wang Xinyu 6-4, 6-7 (7), 6-1 in the second round Thursday.
Sean Burroughs died of fentanyl intoxication, per examiner - ESPN
Former major leaguer Sean Burroughs suffered fentanyl intoxication when he died in the parking lot at a Long Beach, California, baseball field in May, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner.
Cubs' Colten Brewer breaks hand punching wall after rough outing - ESPN
The Chicago Cubs placed right-handed pitcher Colten Brewer on the 60-day injured list Sunday because of a broken left hand after he punched the dugout wall in frustration the day before.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman says VAR 'destroying' game - ESPN
Ronald Koeman said VAR was «destroying» football after England were handed a route back into their 2-1 Euro 2024 semifinal win against the Netherlands with a controversial first-half penalty.