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MLB Roundup: A’s Halt Yankees’ 13-game winning streak
Frankie Montas put in seven shutout innings for the second straight time on Saturday afternoon, helping hosts Oakland Athletics end their defeat with a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees, who ended their 13-game winning streak. Matt Chapman homered, Tony Kemp had two hits, including an RBI single, and a third Oakland run that was scored on a bar as the A put down a six-game losing streak the length of what they kicked off of the season.
Former Olympic President Rogge dies aged 79
Former President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Jacques Rogge, has died at the age of 79, the IOC said on Sunday.
Rogge was the eighth president of the IOC from 2001 to 2013 and became honorary president of the organization.
Football Messi makes Ligue 1 debut while Mbappe shines for PSG
Lionel Messi made his highly anticipated Ligue 1 debut for Paris St. Germain on Sunday, but it was Kylian Mbappe who shone as the capital’s club made their perfect start to the season with a 2-0 win at the Stade de Reims. Mbappe gave PSG a taste of what they would miss if he joined Real Madrid, who have been offering offers on a two-year deal to recruit the French striker since Messi’s move from Barcelona.
Tennis Osaka and fans return for day one of the US Open
Naomi Osaka returns to the US Open Grand Slam stage on Monday, and fans will once again bring the acclaimed New York energy to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in what could be an exciting 14 days. While some of the marquee names were stripped of the last Grand Slam of the year due to injuries to Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Serena Williams, Flushing Meadows is still developing into a gripping event as Novak Djokovic attempts to complete the calendar year slam.
Tennis Osaka vows to celebrate their own accomplishments ahead of their US Open title defense
Naomi Osaka said she intends to celebrate her own achievements more and won’t worry about the expectations others have of her as she prepares to begin her US Open title defense. Osaka’s match against Marie Bouzkova marks the 23-year-old’s first Grand Slam appearance since leaving the French Open in June and skipping Wimbledon to protect their mental health.
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley share the pre-fight action
The betting was split between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley on Sunday night at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland prior to the match. Woodley, who fights in his hometown, was backed by 58 percent of the total bets on PointsBet. The 39-year-old former welterweight champion left the UFC with a streak of four losses and will make his professional boxing debut.
Tennis-Konta is not sure whether she should have had a COVID vaccination
Briton Johanna Konta said on Sunday she was still unsure whether she should have taken the COVID-19 vaccine despite having to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle / sports / britains-konta-pulls-out-tokyo-games-after-covid-19-positive-2021-07-13 after a positive test influenced your preparations. Konta, who won the lawn title in Nottingham in June, had to retire from Wimbledon the day before the Grand Slam started when a member of her team tested positive for COVID-19.
Trevor Lawrence throws 2 TDs while Jaguars rattle cowboys
Rookie Trevor Lawrence threw two touchdown passes to lead the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 34-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys in their final preseason game for both teams in Arlington, Texas on Sunday. Lawrence, the top overall winner of the 2021 NFL draft, completed 11 of 12 passes for 139 yards. He threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Pharoh Cooper in the first quarter and a 4-yard score to Laviska Shenault Jr. in the second.
Golf-Tiger’s 2002 backup putter fetched $ 393,300 at auction
Tiger Woods’ backup putter from its sensational 2002 season sold for $ 393,300, Golden Age Golf Auctions announced on Sunday. The price paid for the Scotty Cameron putter allegedly made it the most expensive golf club ever sold.
Motorsport-Verstappen wins the shortest race in Formula 1
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the shortest race in Formula 1 on Sunday, a wet Belgian Grand Prix with no overtaking maneuvers, which was canceled as soon as enough safety car-led laps had been driven to award half points. With no real races allowed, the Dutchman secured his sixth win of the season ahead of Briton George Russell, who put Williams on the front row with an impressive performance in a wet qualifying on Saturday.
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