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Four Canadians prevail in Calgary Stampede rodeo finals

Four Canadians prevail in Calgary Stampede rodeo finals

CALGARY — Canadian cowboys held their own at the Calgary Stampede rodeo by winning four of six events on Showdown Sunday.
White Sox stop Braves' series win streak at 11

White Sox stop Braves' series win streak at 11

ATLANTA (AP) — Dylan Cease won for the first time in nearly two months, Luis Robert Jr. had four hits that included a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox beat Atlanta 8-1 on Sunday to stop the Braves’ streak of 11 consecutive series wins.
Australia's Matildas call for equal prize money for men's, women's World Cups

Australia's Matildas call for equal prize money for men's, women's World Cups

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s Matildas have called for equal prize money for soccer's global showpiece tournaments just days out from kicking off the Women’s World Cup in Sydney.
Vincent Norrman scrambles in playoff for first PGA Tour victory at Barbasol Championship

Vincent Norrman scrambles in playoff for first PGA Tour victory at Barbasol Championship

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky.
North American Indigenous Games officially open in Halifax as prime minister attends

North American Indigenous Games officially open in Halifax as prime minister attends

HALIFAX — The North American Indigenous Games officially kicked off Sunday evening with the prime minister in attendance, as thousands of Indigenous athletes from across the continent filled the main hockey arena in Halifax.
Guillorme delivers in a pinch as the Mets edge the Dodgers 2-1 in 10 following Scherzer's gem

Guillorme delivers in a pinch as the Mets edge the Dodgers 2-1 in 10 following Scherzer's gem

NEW YORK (AP) — After failing to get a bunt down, pinch-hitter Luis Guillorme doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning to give the New York Mets a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
Lionel Messi introduced by Inter Miami and Major League Soccer

Lionel Messi introduced by Inter Miami and Major League Soccer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi walked out from behind a curtain, took a few steps along a rain-slicked runaway set up over the field at Inter Miami's stadium and headed toward David Beckham for a big hug. His journey was complete.
Stephen Curry closes with eagle, wins ACC celebrity golf tournament

Stephen Curry closes with eagle, wins ACC celebrity golf tournament

STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — Stephen Curry made an 18-foot putt for eagle on the final hole to win the American Century Championship on Sunday, his first title in the celebrity tournament.
Jones, Trejo hit 11th-inning home runs, lifting NL-worst Rockies over Yankees 8-7

Jones, Trejo hit 11th-inning home runs, lifting NL-worst Rockies over Yankees 8-7

DENVER (AP) — Nolan Jones led off the 11th inning with a tying, two-run homer off Nick Ramirez, Alan Trejo hit a game-ending drive off Ron Marinaccio and the Colorado Rockies beat the Yankees 8-7 Sunday to take two of three from New York.
McIlroy birdies final 2 holes to win Scottish Open by 1 shot

McIlroy birdies final 2 holes to win Scottish Open by 1 shot

GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — Rory McIlroy birdied the final two holes in whipping wind Sunday for a 2-under 68 to win the Genesis Scottish Open, his first victory on Scottish soil, and take a load of confidence into the final major of the year .