Koivun stuns golf world with 3M Open title in third pro start
Jackson Koivun made history in Blaine, Minnesota, capturing the 3M Open championship in only his third appearance as a professional golfer. The 21-year-old closed with a 5-under 66 on Sunday, finishing at a tournament-record 25-under 259 and edging world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by three strokes. Koivun stayed bogey-free for the second consecutive day, building on a remarkable 61 he posted Saturday. Scheffler made a charge with a 63 but could not catch the young star, who led Auburn to the NCAA championship just last month. It marked Scheffler’s fifth runner-up finish of the season; his only victory this year came at The American Express in California.
Beltrán, Jones and Kent headline Baseball Hall of Fame ceremony in Cooperstown
An estimated 12,000 fans gathered at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, New York, on Sunday to witness Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent officially join baseball’s most exclusive club. The ceremony brought together 57 current Hall of Famers on stage — the largest such gathering on record. Jones delivered an emotional address that read almost like a love letter to his home country of Curaçao, while chants of “Puerto Rico” erupted from the crowd before Beltrán even began speaking. Each time Beltrán mentioned his home island, the audience cheered and waved flags in his honor.
Several NFL head coaches entering make-or-break seasons
With the NFL regular season still weeks away, some head coaches are already under significant pressure to produce results. The New York Jets’ Aaron Glenn, Tampa Bay’s Todd Bowles and Cincinnati’s Zac Taylor are among those facing the most scrutiny. Bowles is counting on quarterback Baker Mayfield and an overhauled defense, while Glenn restructured his coaching staff to strengthen both sides of the ball. Taylor’s postseason prospects are largely tied to the health of Joe Burrow. Green Bay’s Matt LaFleur and Philadelphia’s Nick Sirianni face less immediate pressure, though expectations remain high for both teams.
Brissett lands reworked deal with Cardinals, expected to start Week 1
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett reached an agreement on a restructured one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, and head coach Mike LaFleur indicated the veteran signal-caller is the team’s most likely starter for the season opener. Brissett had expressed dissatisfaction with his previous deal, which carried only $1.5 million in guaranteed money. His new contract is reportedly valued at $15.5 million. Last season, Brissett took over as the starter for the final 12 games after Kyler Murray went down with a season-ending foot injury, throwing for 3,366 yards with 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions — though the Cardinals managed just a 1-11 record during that stretch.
Myles Garrett makes immediate impression at Rams training camp
The Los Angeles Rams got their first look Sunday at what a fully assembled defense with Myles Garrett could look like, and the early results were electrifying. Garrett, who arrived from Cleveland less than two months ago, stood out even in a non-contact practice setting. Whether he was breaking through the line for a simulated sack or leaping to knock down a screen pass, his presence was impossible to ignore and had teammates buzzing about the team’s potential this season.
Pogacar ties record with fifth Tour de France crown
Tadej Pogacar cemented his place among cycling’s all-time greats Sunday by claiming his fifth Tour de France title, matching the record held by Eddy Merckx, Miguel Indurain, Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault. The 27-year-old Slovenian dominated the three-week race with bold mountain attacks and multiple stage victories, finishing the 21st and final stage in Paris with a winning margin of 6 minutes and 26 seconds over Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel. His UAE Team Emirates XRG teammate Isaac Del Toro finished third. Pogacar hinted he may also compete in the upcoming Spanish Vuelta, a race that has so far eluded him.
Caitlin Clark shines during All-Star weekend in Chicago
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark had a weekend to remember in Chicago, beginning with a meeting with former President Barack Obama and wrapping up with a standout performance in her first traditional All-Star Game. In between, Clark made appearances at events with sponsors Nike, State Farm and Wilson, drawing massive crowds of fans of all ages — many sporting her No. 22 jersey — who waited in line for hours just for a chance to see her up close.
MLB roster moves raise questions about how relievers are being used
The Atlanta Braves recently called up right-hander Elieser Hernández from the minors, and after he threw three scoreless innings of relief — earning the win at Baltimore in his first major league appearance since 2024 — he was immediately designated for assignment. The move is becoming increasingly common across baseball: a pitcher delivers several effective innings, only to be replaced by a fresher arm shortly after. Baseball’s players union is now pushing for rule changes aimed at addressing this type of roster turnover.
Misiorowski sets Brewers record with blistering start against Rockies
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski put on a historic performance Sunday, striking out 12 of the first 13 batters he faced in an 11-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. He opened the game by retiring seven consecutive hitters via strikeout, setting a new Brewers franchise record. Misiorowski also broke his own mark for the most pitches clocked at 100 mph or faster in a single game since pitch tracking began in 2008.
LeBron James chooses Philadelphia 76ers for final chapter of career
LeBron James announced he is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, describing the move as the “last decision” of his playing career. The news carries a touch of irony: back in 2018, businessman Asher Raphael — co-CEO of Power Home Remodeling — paid for billboards near Cleveland urging James to join Philadelphia. James chose the Lakers at the time, but Raphael’s gesture now looks remarkably ahead of its time. Raphael called the announcement thrilling and expressed excitement about James teaming up with Joel Embiid and others. Philadelphia has not won an NBA championship since 1983.
