Shane van Gisbergen is NASCAR’s leading active winner on road and street courses with Sonoma victory

June 30, 2026

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Shane van Gisbergen continued his remarkable run on the twistiest tracks in NASCAR, but this was no easy Sunday drive. The Trackhouse Racing driver became the winningest active Cup Series driver on road and street courses with his second consecutive victory at Sonoma Raceway. Though he led 74 of the final 83 laps after starting sixth on the 1.99-mile road course north of San Francisco, van Gisbergen had to fend off a charge by runner-up Chase Briscoe with a No. 97 Chevrolet that hadn't been entirely to his liking since practice a day earlier. "We were really ...

Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with latest fashion creation, a Japanese-inspired robe

June 30, 2026

LONDON — Wimbledon's strict rules about all-white clothing didn't prevent Naomi Osaka from making another fashion statement as she walked onto the grass at the All England Club on Monday. Osaka, who has made a habit of creating a buzz with her creative outfits at recent Grand Slam tournaments, wore a flowing kimono-like robe with swinging sleeves and elaborate embroidery as she walked onto No. 3 Court for her first-round match against Elsa Jacquemot. The Japanese player's latest creation drew a rave reaction from the crowd, many of whom were eagerly waiting with their phones aloft ...

Money can’t buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar

June 30, 2026

ATLANTA — Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar that poured a fortune into soccer and infrastructure experienced unceremonious exits from the World Cup, proving that big money doesn't guarantee success on the sport's biggest stage. Saudi Arabia is out at the earliest point. Again. Bottom of a group that included tiny Cape Verde, the third-smallest nation ever to compete on this stage and into the knockouts for the first time. By signing the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema as part of a spectacular recruitment drive in recent years, Saudi Arabia has been a ...

Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup’s first knockout match on Stephen Eustáquio’s late goal

June 30, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Right after Canada finished its first knockout match victory in a World Cup, coach Jesse Marsch huddled his players on the grass of a stadium still in pandemonium and spoke from his heart — shouted, actually. "You guys are Canadian heroes today!" Marsch declared. ...

Alonso reaches 500 consecutive games, and Olson is closing in on the Braves’ franchise record

June 30, 2026

Pete Alonso played his 500th consecutive game this week, although if he wanted that to seem impressive to local fans, he probably picked the wrong city to play in. Alonso, of course, joined the Baltimore Orioles this past offseason. Their franchise record for consecutive games is also the ...

Korda looks forward to rest before taking on next two majors after frustrating finish at Women’s PGA

June 30, 2026

CHASKA, Minn. — Nelly Korda moved within three strokes of the lead as she made the turn in the final round of the Women's PGA Championship, before three sharp shots gave her a birdie on the 10th hole. Winning a third straight major to start the season was within reach for Korda on this ...