Clarke’s double-double leads Grizzlies to title
LAS VEGAS Brandon Clarke had 15 points and 16 rebounds to lead the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies to a 95-92 victory over the third-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the championship game of the NBA Summer League on Monday.
Crawford has 2 HRs, 8 RBIs as Giants overwhelm Rockies 19-2
DENVER Brandon Crawford homered three times and drove in nine runs over the course of two games Monday, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 in the nightcap to complete a sweep of a split doubleheader.
Photo finish decides 10k open water race at world titles
GWANGJU, South Korea After 10 kilometers of open-water swimming in the sea, world championship organizers needed a photo finish to determine the winner of the Olympic qualifier on Tuesday.
Cavs waive shooting guard JR Smith after eventful tenure
CLEVELAND J.R. Smiths never-a-dull-moment run with the Cavaliers is over.
Wout Van Aert wins 10th stage of Tour, Pinot loses time
ALBI, France Tour de France rookie Wout Van Aert won a sprint to the line while Julian Alaphilippe kept the yellow jersey after contenders got trapped in an echelon in the final kilometers of Stage 10 on Monday.
Former world champ boxer Pernell ‘Sweetpea’ Whitaker struck, killed by vehicle in Virginia Beach
NORFOLK, Va. Pernell Sweetpea Whitaker, a former professional boxer, died Sunday night after being hit by a vehicle in Virginia Beach, according to police.
Analysis: Djokovic looks like he could catch Federer, Nadal
WIMBLEDON, England Novak Djokovic never has been this close to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the Grand Slam trophy count.
ESPN hires former Wazzu QB Leaf as college football analyst
Ryan Leaf has been hired by ESPN to be a college football analyst, another step in the remarkable comeback of the former Washington State star who has battled drug addiction and served time in prison.
NZ falls meters short of Cricket World Cup glory
LONDON Martin Guptill slumped to his knees, tears in his eyes. Hed just been sprinting, bat outstretched, and New Zealands first Cricket World Cup triumph was in his grasp.
Wimbledon: Djokovic beats Federer for fifth title
WIMBLEDON, England It was more a canvas than a court.
On his birthday, Angels put no-hitter ball in Skaggs’ locker
ANAHEIM, Calif. The shrine that has become Tyler Skaggs locker in the Los Angeles clubhouse had a new addition Saturday the ball from the final out of the no-hitter the Angels pitched while wearing their late teammates jersey.
Star running back says he’s target of extortion
FORT WORTH, Texas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is fighting back against a Las Vegas security guard who has pressed charges against him for an alleged assault in May.
Soccer: For experienced Waiakea boys team, the process continues at Volcano
HILO With a two-goal lead and his side of the ledger clean, Waiakea goalkeeper Kainalu Mattos was ready to wonder.
Interference or not, NFL refs preparing for replay reviews
PLANO, Texas Veteran NFL referee Tony Corrente was quick to make the distinction about what changes now that pass interference can be challenged by coaches and reviewed by officials.
The new Tiger Woods manages his health more than his game
That was Tiger Woods in his red shirt on Sunday at the Masters. That was Tiger Woods slipping on the green jacket.
Raiders’ Incognito suspended 2 games over personal conduct
NEW YORK Oakland Raiders guard Richie Incognito has been suspended without pay by the NFL for the first two games of the regular season for violating the leagues personal conduct policy.
Cooper, Granderson help power Marlins past Mets, 8-4
MIAMI Garrett Cooper, Curtis Granderson and Brian Anderson all homered and drove in two runs to power the Miami Marlins to an 8-4 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night in the first game after the All-Star break for both clubs.
11 years after epic, Federer tops Nadal in Wimbledon semis
WIMBLEDON, England After waiting 11 years to get another shot against Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, Roger Federer was so, so close to the finish line.
Kupuna softball: Hilo outlasts Honomu to earn kupuna softball threepeat
HILO Pomaikai translates to lucky, and in Hawaii Kupuna Softball circles it also means good.
Party of 5? Competitive NL Central in for taut 2nd half
PITTSBURGH Joe Maddon didnt let the free time created by a rare ejection go to waste.