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Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to win Wimbledon again and move on from French Open meltdown

LONDON (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 for his second consecutive Wimbledon title and fifth Grand Slam overall. Zverev appeared bothered by a knee issue after a slip to the grass on a key point in the third set. Sinner’s latest title came in his first tournament since a meltdown at the French Open. It was Sinner’s 10th straight victory over Zverev. Zverev was coming off his first Grand Slam title at the French Open. Linda Noskova beat Karolina Muchova in an all-Czech women’s final on Saturday for her first Grand Slam title.

World Cup semifinals: Four previous champions, a bitter rivalry, Mbappé vs Yamal and Messi vs Kane

ATLANTA (AP) — It’s a World Cup semifinal lineup for the ages. Four previous champions and the four top-ranking teams in the world. Five of the six top scorers, one GOAT and one of the bitterest rivalries in soccer. France, Spain, England and Argentina are two wins away from being crowned champion of the world again and it is just too close to call either semifinal matchup. Not since 1990 has the final four of a World Cup been made up entirely of previous winners. England and Argentina were involved then, although they didn’t play each other. They will on Wednesday. Kylian Mbappé’s France plays Lamine Yamal in the other semifinal on Tuesday.

Philadelphia’s Sánchez to start All-Star Game at home for NL. Toronto’s Cease the pick for AL

Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will start Tuesday night’s All-Star Game in his home ballpark. He’ll take the mound for the National League against Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays announced Sunday that Cease will be the American League’s starter. Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who is managing the NL, said Sanchez is his starter. Also Sunday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said New York’s Cam Schlittler was not planning to pitch in the All-Star Game. Then hours later Boone and Schlittler said the right-hander could be available after all.

Tampa Bay prospect Nathan Flewelling homers, MVP in AL’s 6-1 win over NL in All-Star Futures Game

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays prospect Nathan Flewelling hit a two-run homer, leading the American League to a 6-1 win over the National League in the All-Star Futures Game. The 19-year-old catcher is rated the second-best prospect in Tampa Bay’s organization. He and Theo Gillen, Tampa Bay’s top prospect, combined for three RBIs. Phillies minor leaguer Gage Wood started the game, allowing one run in one inning. Former Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino managed the National League team. Larry Bowa managed the American League team. Among past Futures Games players, 86.8% have played in at least one major league game.

Zverev hopes he can be more than just ‘the third guy’ in tennis after run to Wimbledon final

LONDON (AP) — Alexander Zverev is used to being “the third guy” in tennis. After following up his French Open title with a run to his first Wimbledon final, he’s hoping to be more than that in the future. Even after losing to Jannik Sinner on Centre Court on Sunday, Zverev thinks he is closer than ever to challenging the top-ranked Italian and his main rival Carlos Alcaraz for Grand Slam titles. Zverev says “I think I’ve been pushing those guys,” and that it’s the first time in his career he actually believes he could win Wimbledon.

Royal Birkdale is a different British Open test than it was in 2017

SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Royal Birkdale has been a regular in the British Open for the last 70 years. There’s something different about the English links this time around. Peter Uihlein was among those getting in some practice on Sunday upon arriving for the final major of the year. He was a little confused by the 241-yard 15th hole and realized only later that it was a brand0new hole. Fairways have shifted. The fifth hole has been redesigned. Players will learn those changes quickly. What really stands out is the hot, dry weather and links turf that already is yellow and crispy from the sun.

Haeran Ryu beats Brooke Henderson in playoff to win Evian Championship for 2nd straight major title

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Haeran Ryu has birdied the first hole of a playoff with Brooke Henderson to win the Evian Championship for a second straight major title in the space of three weeks. The South Korean golfer backed up her victory at the Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club on June 29. Ryu (level-par 71) and Henderson (7-under 64) finished on 19-under par for the week at Evian Golf Resort, with Henderson making three eagles. They included a hole-in-one at No. 8 and an eagle at No. 18 that got the 2022 champion into the playoff. They went back up No. 18, Henderson had to lay up after pulling her drive, and she wound up making par. Ryu, who shot 60 on Saturday for the lowest round at a major, rolled in a birdie putt from three feet for the win.

Prince William and wife Kate share a moment with Jannik Sinner after his Wimbledon victory

LONDON (AP) — Prince William joined his wife Kate and two of their children for the men’s final at Wimbledon in a star-studded Royal Box that also included actors Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman and Ben Stiller. Kate is the patron of the All England Club and presented the trophy to winner Jannik Sinner after his match against Alexander Zverev. She also handed out the trophy to women’s winner Linda Noskova on Saturday, but was not joined by any of her family members. The couple’s two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, also attended Sunday’s match.

Brothers who ran 33 marathons to spotlight dementia spend a day in the Royal Box at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) — British brothers Jordan and Cian Adams ran 33 marathons in 33 days on their mission to raise awareness of frontotemporal dementia or FTD. Their mother was diagnosed with brain disease and six years later died at age 52. Both brothers 31-year-old Jordan and 25-year-old Cian have the same genetic mutation and expect symptoms to begin in their mid-40s. Their efforts to raise funds and awareness led to an invitation to spend a day in the Royal Box at Wimbledon. Prince William wrote to congratulate them on their “inspiring journey.” There is no cure so far for FTD. Working with Alzheimer’s groups in Britain and Ireland, they’ve raised nearly $2.7 million.

Conor McGregor suffers early knee injury in return, loses to Max Holloway at UFC 329

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor’s return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended at just 1:09 of the first round Saturday night because of a knee injury. Fighting for the first time in more than five years, McGregor flew across the ring with a flying left roundhouse kick when the match started and landed awkwardly on his right knee. After attempting to kick and strike Holloway (28-9-0) two more times, it was clear McGregor (22-7-0) couldn’t finish the scheduled five-round welterweight bout.

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