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Beltré, Helton, Mauer and Leyland inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

Beltré, Helton, Mauer and Leyland inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton were pegged as athletic phenoms from a young age and all three lived up to expectations with their induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Dunlap becomes first player in PGA Tour history to win as an amateur and a pro in the same year

Dunlap becomes first player in PGA Tour history to win as an amateur and a pro in the same year

TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Nick Dunlap became the first player in PGA Tour history to win as an amateur and a professional in the same year, rallying Sunday for a two-point victory in the Barracuda Championship.
Talkative Giants manager Bob Melvin ejected before first pitch at Colorado

Talkative Giants manager Bob Melvin ejected before first pitch at Colorado

DENVER (AP) — San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin wasn't around for the finish Sunday as his team defeated the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. He didn't even make it to the start, for that matter.
Springer homers twice as Jays down Tigers 5-4 to avoid series sweep at Rogers Centre

Springer homers twice as Jays down Tigers 5-4 to avoid series sweep at Rogers Centre

TORONTO — In what has been a down-in-the-dumps season for the Toronto Blue Jays, George Springer has lifted the spirits of his teammates and manager in the past month.
Colton Herta dominates chaotic Honda Indy Toronto to earn first win of season

Colton Herta dominates chaotic Honda Indy Toronto to earn first win of season

TORONTO — Colton Herta celebrated his first NTT IndyCar Series win in over two years with doughnuts. Upon crossing the finish line at the Honda Indy Toronto on Sunday, the American immediately began spinning his car around in triumphant circles.
Chanettee Wannasaen wins LPGA Tour's Dana Open for Children

Chanettee Wannasaen wins LPGA Tour's Dana Open for Children

SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) — Chanettee Wannasaen won the Dana Open for Children on Sunday for second LPGA Tour title, birdieing the final two holes to hold off Haeran Ryu by a stroke.
Xander the Great! Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year

Xander the Great! Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Xander Schauffele went from the most nerve-wracking putt of his career to the coolest walk toward an 18th green he ever imagined. He won a nail-biter at the PGA Championship in May.
Canada downs Puerto Rico in pre-Olympic men's basketball tune-up game

Canada downs Puerto Rico in pre-Olympic men's basketball tune-up game

ORLEANS — Canada's national men's basketball team wrapped up pre-Olympic play with a 103-93 win over Puerto Rico on Sunday.
Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France for the 3rd time and in style with a victory at time trial

Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France for the 3rd time and in style with a victory at time trial

NICE, France (AP) — Tadej Pogacar won the Tour de France for the third time and celebrated in style with a victory in Sunday's final stage — a time trial ending in Nice.
Canadian athletes have mixed feelings over Russians competing in Paris

Canadian athletes have mixed feelings over Russians competing in Paris

A complex issue evokes complex feelings among Canada's Olympic and Paralympic athletes bound for Paris.