Conners taking ‘lots of positives’ from U.S. Open despite putting struggles

North Carolina beats Oklahoma, ties College World Series

OMAHA, Neb. — Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber cooled off Oklahoma’s bats, Owen Hull and Cooper Nicholson homered, and North Carolina beat Oklahoma 6-2 in Game 2 of the College…

A big moment for a tiny island: Cape Verde gets first World Cup goal

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. The tiny island that stunned tournament favourite Spain in last week’s opener took a 1-0 lead over…

Why Senators are trading Brady Tkachuk to Panthers

In a Father’s Day blockbuster, the Ottawa Senators traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, uniting him with older brother Matthew, for three first-round draft picks (Nos. 9 and…

How game postponement offers hidden positive for Blue Jays

CHICAGO — The Toronto Blue Jays’ series finale against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday was postponed due to inclement weather and while it does remove a future off-day — the…

Eighth World Cup red card ties Qatar and Russia editions for combined send-offs

Some are calling it the World Cup of the red card. When Belgium’s Nathan Ngoy was sent off with a straight red in the 66th minute vs. Iran on Sunday,…

Iran plays 10-man Belgium to scoreless draw

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli unable to break through after the…

Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic playoff after Woad lips out three-footer in regulation

BELMONT, Mich. — Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic when Lottie Woad’s 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a…

Miles Russell, 17, has dad caddie U.S. Open final round in Father’s Day surprise

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Miles Russell had quite a Father’s Day gift for his dad: the chance to be a caddie in his son’s U.S. Open debut. The 17-year-old amateur surprised his father, Joe, on…

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez wins in first round at Bad Homburg Open

Leylah Fernandez is back on the winning track. The Canadian snapped a three-match singles losing streak with a 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-3 win over Great Britain’s Katie Boulter in the…

Tennis legend Serena Williams to make singles return at Wimbledon

A tennis great is taking the next step in her comeback. Serena Williams will return to women’s singles action at Wimbledon, which begins June 29. Williams, 44, has not played…

Marlins place Canadian slugger Liam Hicks on IL

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins designated infielder Christopher Morel for assignment and placed slugger Liam Hicks on the injured list because of a lower back strain before their game against…