British Open

Stenson gets first major TROON, Scotland (AP) — The first-timer beat the old-timer at Royal Troon. Sweden's Henrik Stenson claimed his first major championship by outlasting 46-year-old Phil Mickelson in the final round of the British Open. Stenson tied a major record with a 63 that included 10 birdies and two bogeys. The only other player to shoot a 63 in the final round of a major was Johnny Mil

Mickelson dominates Royal Troon TROON, Scotland (AP) — Phil Mickelson flirted with golf history while taking the first-round lead in the British Open at Royal Troon on Thursday.

Stanton wins derby...Sale, Cueto named All-Star starters SAN DIEGO (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton has won the Home Run Derby on the eve of the major league All-Star Game in San Diego. Stanton beat defending champion Todd Frazier of the White Sox 20-13 in the final. The Marlins outfielder slammed 61 home runs during his three rounds, beating Robinson Cano (kuh-NOH') 24-7 in the first round and current ho

Cubs tailspin continues...Tigers finally beat Cleveland...Stanton ties odd major league home run record UNDATED (AP) — The Detroit Tigers put together a 9-2 win over the Cleveland Indians last Sept. 13. That was the last time the Tigers had beaten their AL Central rivals until Wednesday.

Royals and Mets on the verge of advancing to Fall Classic TORONTO (AP) — The Kansas City Royals are one victory away from returning to the World Series. Ben Zobrist tagged R.A. Dickey for a two-run homer in a four-run first inning, Alex Rios went deep leading off the second and the Royals routed the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the American League Championship Series...

BRITISH OPEN Spieth in the thick of things ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — With the exception of midway leader Dustin Johnson, the competitors at the British Open pretty much had their way at St. Andrews in the third round of the British Open. Johnson began the day at 10-under with a one-stroke lead but shot a 3-over 75 to finish play 7 under par, five strokes off the lead.

MLB-SCHEDULE Trout's walk-off blast carries Angels UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels managed just two hits last night, but that was enough to beat the Red Sox.

NFL-TRANSACTIONS Bryant and Cowboys agree on $70 million deal...Thomas strikes it rich in Denver UNDATED (AP) — Dallas Cowboys wideout Dez Bryant and Denver Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas just made their best receptions since last season.

NBA-NEWS Mavs finalize pact with Williams DALLAS (AP) — Deron Williams has joined his hometown Mavericks after clearing waivers and accepting a buyout with the Nets. Williams accepted a two-year, $10 million package that includes a player option for the second season.

MLB-ALL STAR FESTIVITIES Frazier wins Home Run Derby...All-Star lineups announced CINCINNATI (AP) — The local kid has won the Home Run Derby. Reds third baseman Todd Frazier outhomered Dodgers rookie outfielder Joc Pederson 15-14 in the final at Cincinnati's Great American Ballpark. Frazier led the eight competitors with 14 home runs in the first round and finished with 39 overall in defeating Ran

MLB-SCHEDULE Cards head to Pittsburgh on a roll...Tex homers twice in Yankee win...Kershaw fans 13 UNDATED (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals are going to Pittsburgh for a four-game mid-summer showdown series starting tonight with a four and a-half game lead over the Pirates in the tough NL Central -- thanks to Jhonny Peralta.

MLB-SCHEDULE Fish waste another Stanton power surge UNDATED (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton has homered in 24 of the Miami Marlins' first 73 games this season, but those blasts haven't always led to victories.