Switzerland beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 at the World Cup

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Substitute Johan Manzambi scored his first World Cup goal on an outstanding volley in the 74th minute, and Switzerland erupted late for a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday to take control of its group.

Well done, young man: 17-year-old Russell's US Open debut impresses Harrington

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) – As Miles Russell’s putt neared the hole on the ninth green, Padraig Harrington crouched down for a closer look at the way the ball broke.

New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade

NEW YORK (AP) – Jalen Brunson held up the golden NBA championship trophy for a forest of outstretched hands to touch as fans celebrated the New York Knicks’ first title in 53 years with a booming parade through Manhattan’s skyscraper-flanked “Canyon of Heroes.”

Valenzuela hits go-ahead double in Blue Jays' 4-3 win over Red Sox

BOSTON (AP) – Brandon Valenzuela hit a go-ahead RBI double off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 win Thursday.

Tottenham signs Netherlands center back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton

LONDON (AP) – Tottenham confirmed the signing of Netherlands international Jan Paul van Hecke on Thursday from Brighton for a reported fee of 52 million pounds ($68 million).

Brazilian soccer fans heed warning not to dress Rocky statue in team gear

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Brazilian fans that went the distance up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps to pose with the Rocky statue left the fictional fighter just as they found him.

Vikings eager to develop versatile rookie linebacker Jake Golday

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) – Jake Golday will likely spend most of his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings on special teams while serving as the top backup to veteran inside linebackers Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson, a natural way for a late-blooming second-round draft pick to debut in the NFL.

New Zealand on top after reducing England to 222-6

LONDON (AP) – England was pegged back to 222-6 in reply to New Zealand’s bonus 391 on day two of The Oval test on Thursday.