McIlroy blasts DeChambeau’s Open Championship antics in rare golf rivalry

Burns takes lead at Open Championship he planned to miss

SOUTHPORT, England — Sam Burns gets his best chance at winning a major he never planned to play. Two weeks after his daughter was born, one week after Burns changed…

Former Cub Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch’s HR ball in Wrigley Field bleachers

CHICAGO — The ball from current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch’s first-inning solo homer against Minnesota on Saturday was recovered in Wrigley Field’s right-field bleachers by former Chicago first baseman…

Blue Jays unveil Joe Carter statue honouring World Series titles

Joe Carter is officially immortalized. The Toronto Blue Jays unveiled a statue of the team icon’s legendary walk-off home run to win the 1993 World Series on Wednesday. The statue…

Thunderstorms to clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the…

Tempo coach Brondello apologizes to Angel Reese for mid-game comment

Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello has apologized to Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese. Brondello was caught on mic saying, “Angel, she’s a protected species” to referees after a play…

Pogacar launches late attack to win 14th stage, build on Tour de France lead

LE MARKSTEIN, France — Tadej Pogacar launched a trademark attack on the last climb of the day to win the 14th stage of the Tour de France on Saturday and extend his…

McIlroy blasts DeChambeau as ‘performative’ in wake of penalty

There is no love lost between Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau. On Saturday, McIlroy blasted the LIV Golf star for his actions around the two-stroke penalty he was handed on…

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli qualifies on pole for F1’s Belgian Grand Prix

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Kimi Antonelli beat a display of Red Bull formation flying to take pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix in qualifying on Saturday and boost his Formula 1 title…

Blue Jays recall relievers Brendon Little, Lazaro Estrada

The Blue Jays recalled relievers Brendon Little and Lazaro Estrada ahead of Saturday’s game against the Chicago White Sox (Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, 3 p.m. ET / noon PT). Canada’s Adam Macko…

Another 62 at Birkdale as Ryan Fox matches men’s major scoring record

A third 62 is in the books. New Zealand’s Ryan Fox tied the men’s major-championship scoring record with an 8-under in the third round of The Open Championship on Saturday…

Ferrari rushing to repair Hamilton car ahead of Belgian GP qualifying

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Ferrari is rushing to get Lewis Hamilton’s car repaired in time for qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix later Saturday after the seven-time Formula 1 champion hit a barrier in practice.…