SINGAPORE (AP) — The United States set the world record in the 4x100 mixed relay, clocking 3 minutes, 18.48 seconds in the swim world championships. The old record was 3:18.83 set in 2023 by Australia. It was only the second world mark set in these championships. It came on a night when the United States won three gold medals, by far its best performance in what had been a lackluster championships for the team. Katie Ledecky won the 800 freestyle and Gretchen Walsh took the 50-meter butterfly. The Americans now have eight gold medals. The championships close on Sunday.
Reigning 100-meter world champion Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested last weekend for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A police report obtained by The Associated Press shows Richardson was arrested Sunday on a fourth-degree domestic violence offense. She ran in the opening round of the women’s 100 meters at U.S. track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday. She has an automatic bye to the world championships in September in Tokyo as the defending champion. USA Track and Field said it is aware of the situaton. Richardson’s agent did not immediately reply to an email request for comment.
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle had a hard time describing what had just taken place after he delivered the crowning blow in perhaps the wildest game of the major league season. Doyle hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap Colorado’s stunning comeback from a nine-run deficit in a 17-16 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Colorado won despite allowing nine runs in the first inning. Elias Sports Bureau and MLB.com said this was the first time since 2006 that a team won a game after allowing nine runs in the first inning.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos are signing All-Pro defensive lineman Zach Allen to a four-year, $102 million contract that includes nearly $70 million in guarantees. Allen is the second veteran to get a big contract during training camp. Earlier in the week receiver Courtland Sutton signed a four-year, $92 million extension with the Broncos. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity to discuss financial details because they were not authorized to talk about it publicly.
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Micah Parsons has requested a trade from the Dallas Cowboys while suggesting the club has refused to negotiate a new contract for the star edge rusher. Parsons reported to training camp in California with the Cowboys last week and tried to stay upbeat in a meeting with reporters. His tone changed dramatically in a message posted on X. Parsons wrote, "I no longer want to be here.” Parsons finished the lengthy note by saying he had told executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones he wanted to be traded.
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — A 110-foot Ferris wheel. Race cars painted in MLB team colors. Food trucks. Live music. Pitching tunnels and batting cages. A chance for photos with the Commissioner’s Trophy. And Clydesdales. Of course, there’s merchandise available for any fans who forgot to grab their gear supporting the Atlanta Braves or Cincinnati Reds or simply commemorating a spectacle unlike any other. About four years in the planning, it’s finally time for the MLB Speedway Classic to play ball Saturday night on the diamond constructed on the infield at Bristol Motor Speedway at the place called the “Last Great Colisseum!”
The NFL and ESPN are expected to announce an agreement that would give the the league an equity stake in the sports network. People familiar with the transaction called it a multibillion-dollar deal. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been finalized. It was first reported by The Athletic. The NFL and ESPN had no comment. The NFL has been trying to sell its media properties for nearly five years. ESPN would gain access to the RedZone channel, NFL Network and additional games. ESPN plans to launch a direct-to-consumer service soon, offering access to all its programs for $29.99 per month.
SINGAPORE (AP) — Three-time Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines minces few words when he broadcasts swimming for the American network NBC. And he didn’t hold back in an interview with The Associated Press over the shaky state of American swimming. He’s calling for big-time changes as the Americans struggle at the world championships in Singapore. The American team isn’t winning as much as expected or dominating, it’s battling a case of “acute gastroenteritis” picked up at training camp in Thailand before arriving in Singapore, and the governing body — USA Swimming — has been without a CEO for a year. Gaines called the body ”rudderless.”
Jacory Patterson has been balancing night shifts at UPS with his dream job of becoming a professional sprinter. For a year, he loaded delivery trucks by night and trained by day. Despite the lack of sleep, his 400-meter times have improved this season. At 25, he’s finally earning a paycheck from track. His breakthrough came after winning a Grand Slam Track event in Miami. This led to Diamond League meet invitations and a Nike sponsorship. Patterson clocked out from his job UPS in June. He currently has the third-fastest time in the world this season as he competes at the U.S. championships in Eugene, Oregon.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Son Heung-min has announced he will be leaving Tottenham. Son says his decision is "the most difficult” of his career and adds the Premier League club is supporting him as he looks to move on. Los Angeles FC is a possible landing spot. The 33-year-old South Korea international will start against Newcastle in a preseason friendly Sunday in Seoul in what could be his final match with the team. In May, Son finally won his first title in Europe when Tottenham defeated Manchester United in the Europa League final — the club’s first major trophy since 2008. Son scored 173 goals in 454 competitive appearances for Tottenham.
Finals
INTERLEAGUEFinal Chicago Cubs 1 Baltimore 0Final Philadelphia 5 Detroit 4Final L.A. Dodgers 5 Tampa Bay 0Final Miami 13 N.Y. Yankees 12Final Athletics 5 Arizona 1
AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal Kansas City 9 Toronto 3Final Boston 2 Houston 1Final Cleveland 3 Minnesota 2Final Chicago White Sox 6 L.A. Angels 3Final Seattle 4 Texas 3
NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal Cincinnati 3 Atlanta 2Final Milwaukee 16 Washington 9Final San Francisco 4 N.Y. Mets 3Final Colorado 17 Pittsburgh 16Final San Diego 4 St. Louis 1