Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis’ oval
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval, surviving a late rain delay, two overtimes, concerns over running out of fuel and a hard-charging Kyle Larson on Sunday in the Brickyard 400. The third NASCAR Cup victory of Wallace’s career was also his most significant — his first win at one of the series’ four crown jewel races. It snapped a 100-race winless streak that dated to 2022 at Kansas. He also won at Talladega in 2021, but this milestone victory also gave him a playoff spot. No Black driver has won the Indianapolis 500, and Formula 1 raced on the track’s road course. And while the final gap was 0.222 seconds, Wallace didn’t reach victory lane without some consternation.
Ryan McMahon sparks comeback, Yankees beat Phillies 4-3 to end 3-game slide
NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan McMahon sparked a comeback with a tying, two-run double in a four-run second inning against Zack Wheeler, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 to salvage the finale of a three-game series. Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto made a spectacular leaping grab and tag of Cody Bellinger at the plate for an inning-ending double play that denied the Yankees a run in the third Austin Wells hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly and Trent Grisham an RBI single against Wheeler, who tied his career high with three hit batters. Rookie Otto Kemp had his first big league multi-homer game and Nick Castellanos also went deep.
Dodgers 2-way star Shohei Ohtani to start on mound Wednesday. Team goes to 6-man rotation
BOSTON (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is expected to start on the mound Wednesday as he continues his buildup from elbow surgery that kept him from pitching all last season. Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday before the series finale in Boston that the plan is for Ohtani to work four innings at Cincinnati, with an off day to recover before hitting in a game. With Ohtani working his way back along with left-hander Blake Snell, who pitched 4 2/3 innings Saturday in his fourth rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, the Dodgers will be using a six-man rotation.
Euro 2025: England beats Spain in a penalty shootout after 1-1 draw to retain title
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — England beat Spain in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw to win a thrilling Women’s European Championship final on Sunday. Chloe Kelly lashed in her spot kick after goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made two saves to lift England to a 3-1 win in the shootout. It’s the second straight Women’s Euros final decided by Kelly scoring. The game was tied 1-1 after extra time and the regulation 90 minutes. England leveled the score in the 57th on Alessia Russo’s header from a cross by Chloe Kelly after Mariona Caldentey had given Spain the lead in the 25th finishing Ona Battle’s cross.
Tadej Pogačar shows unrivaled audacity to win his fourth Tour de France title in style
PARIS (AP) — The roads were dangerously slippery after heavy rain. A fourth Tour de France title was all but won anyway, so finishing safely in the pack would do fine for Tadej Pogačar. Especially considering Sunday’s final stage had already been neutralized for safety reasons. Surely there was no need to launch a seemingly pointless attack and risk crashing? But holding back or being cautious rarely appeals to Pogačar. The 26-year-old cycling star from Slovenia finished fourth in the stage but clinched his fourth Tour title in inimitably daring style and further cemented his place among cycling’s greats. Two-time Tour champion Jonas Vingegaard was overall runner-up again and Florian Lipowitz was third for his first major-race podium.
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin reports to camp despite contract dispute
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin reported to training camp Sunday following a four-day holdout. However, the 2024 second-team All-Pro and the team have yet to resolve a contract dispute. McLaurin is entering the final year of a three-year extension signed in 2022 but has been seeking a new contract. Despite the limbo status, fans were thrilled when McLaurin walked onto the fields following practice, chanting “Terry! Terry!” McLaurin spent roughly 30 minutes signing autographs and taking photos before speaking with reporters. He said it’s been “tough” to watch his teammates practice and acknowledged he is dealing with the “business” side of football.
Lottie Woad, a former Florida State star, wins the Women’s Scottish Open in her pro debut
IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Lottie Woad hasn’t wasted any time making a big impression. The English star won the Women’s Scottish Open in her professional debut. And the 21-year-old made it look as though she had been there before. Woad shot a 68 at breezy Dundonald Links for a three-shot victory over Hyo Joo Kim. Woad won the Women’s Irish Open as an amateur three weeks ago. Then she missed a playoff in an LPGA major in France. She locked up an LPGA Tour card with that finish and turned pro. And now the former Florida State star is a winner on the LPGA.
Pirates push Paul Skenes back up to 99 pitches, and he throws 6 more scoreless innings
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates let Paul Skenes return to a more normal workload, and his effectiveness remains unchanged. Skenes struck out nine in six innings, allowing just three hits, as the Pirates shut out Arizona 6-0 on Sunday. This marks his fourth scoreless outing in five starts. He threw 99 pitches, his most in over a month. Manager Don Kelly said they are “ramping him back up a little bit.” Pittsburgh’s pitching staff is on a roll, outscoring Arizona 8-0 in the last two games of the series. Skenes lowered his ERA to a major league-best 1.83.
Leylah Fernandez’s biggest tennis title at the DC Open was fueled by Shake Shack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Leylah Fernandez has collected the biggest title of her career at the D.C. Open with her most lopsided victory of the tournament by defeating Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 6-2 in the final. Sunday’s win gave the left-handed Fernandez her fourth singles trophy. All have come at hard-court tournaments. It is her first trophy at a WTA 500 event. She came close to a Grand Slam championship as a teenager at the 2021 U.S. Open, making it all the way to the final before losing to Emma Raducanu.