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Verstappen has concerns about British Grand Prix

SPIELBERG, Austria — Max Verstappen said he burst out laughing after realizing how next week’s British Grand Prix will highlight the shortcomings of the new Formula 1 regulations. Verstappen has been the F1 grid’s most persistent critic of the 2026 cars and their reliance on electrical battery power, and the four-time champion has cited them in questioning his own future in F1. Racing at Silverstone, one of the oldest tracks on the F1 schedule, will leave the cars starved for power, Verstappen predicted. The cars charge their batteries using energy from braking, but Silverstone ...

Ryu overcomes start to win first LPGA major title

CHASKA, Minn. — Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title, winning the Women’s PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Ryu shot a 2-under 70 to finish at 13-under 275 and become the sixth South ...

Van Gisbergen prevails at Sonoma NASCAR race

SONOMA, Calif. — 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 ...

Angels interim GM has long to-do list

ANAHEIM, Calif. — John Mozeliak has a lengthy to-do list as interim general manager for the Los Angeles Angels, but the hiring of a new manager to replace Kurt Suzuki is not among his priorities. “I met with Kurt and most of (the coaches) this morning, and I told them they’re all fine ...

Serena Williams pushes doubt away to enter Wimbledon

LONDON — Serena Williams had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon’s offer to play singles. The All England club was holding one last wild card entry and the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion — who had already announced she’d play doubles with her sister Venus — had a decision ...

Canada first to advance in Cup knockout round

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. ...