Hot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan's Famous contest

NEW YORK (AP) – The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest marks the United States’ 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance Saturday after an eventful year for the annual wiener showdown and one of its stars.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. What to know about the wedding

NEW YORK (AP) – Your English teacher and your gym teacher are married. And we finally know a few more details surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden. Adam Sandler officiated, which both delighted and confused those who had been guessing who would have the high honor.

Lindsey Vonn says Jannik Sinner's skiing background helps his movement

LONDON (AP) – Clay, grass, hard court – or even snow.

South Africa rips England after a stunning 3-try blitz start in Nations Championship

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) – South Africa tore apart England 45-21 after a stunning three-try blastoff in Nations Championship rugby at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Ashcraft wins 4th straight start as Pirates topple Nationals 7-1

WASHINGTON (AP) – Braxton Ashcraft won his fourth consecutive start and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Saturday.

Brazil is still favored vs. Norway at the World Cup, yet an upset wouldn't rival 1998

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Ståle Solbakken knows all about Norway’s stunning upset of Brazil during the 1998 World Cup. He was a reserve and watched from the sideline in Marseille as his teammates delivered arguably the biggest victory in men’s soccer in the Scandinavian country’s history.

Serena Williams' coach says nerves and closed roof were factors in Wimbledon loss

LONDON (AP) – Looking back, it seems perfectly understandable that it took Serena Williams some time to settle her nerves in her first singles match in nearly four years.

Sculptor of planned Andy Murray statue at Wimbledon understands risks involved

LONDON (AP) – Sports statues have gone famously wrong in the past. That’s something Andy Murray is well aware of.

Egypt's coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game

CAIRO, Egypt (AP) – Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team’s victory over Australia in the World Cup, saying he was dedicating it to both Egyptians and Palestinians.