Hunkering down for the final round of the final major of the year. Let’s go, Rory!
The Earth is back on its axis. American men sweep in the 100m final at the World Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Fred Kerley gets the gold in 9.86, followed by Marvin Bracy and Trayvon Bromell. USA!
That’s an even dozen for Verlander. He’s 12-3 after pitching six shutout innings in the Astros’ 5-0 win over the A’s. V struck out ten, moving past Curt Schilling and Bob Gibson into 14th place on the all-time career K list. Verlander leads all active pitchers in strikeouts with 3,121.
What’s gotten into the Mariners? Their 3-2 victory over the Rangers in ten innings was their 13th straight W.
Wishing retiring Raiders tackle Richie Incognito inner peace in retirement, something he never enjoyed during his 15-year NFL career with four teams.