Yankees and Indians play another close one...Cardinals fire their manager...and Djokovic wins 13th Grand Slam title. Greg Larson has more details on today's Sunday Sports Update...
Sunday Sports Update
Top left: Didi Gregorius make Yankee fans euphorious in the top of the 1st inning against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. Gregorius hit a three-run homer to give New York an early lead against the Tribe, then held on for a 5-4 victory at Progressive Field. The Bronx Bombers enter today, the final day of Major League action before the All-Star break, 3 1/2 games behind the Boston Red Sox in the American League East race. Photo by cleveland.com
Top right: The St. Louis Cardinals make a surprising move on Saturday by parting ways with manager Mike Matheny. The move was announced shortly after an 8-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Matheny led the Cards to four straight postseason appearances from 2012-2015, including a World Series berth in 2013. Photo by USA Today
Bottom left: Novak Djokovic is now a four-time Wimbledon champion. Djokovic today defeated a tired Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in the men's final at the All England Club. The victory also marks the Serbian's 13th career Grand Slam title.
Bottom right: France and Croatia are battling in the World Cup final today in Russia. Here, Antoine Griezmann scores from the penalty spot to give France a 2-1 lead late in the 1st half. France is looking for its first World Cup title since 1998; Croatia is looking to win its first ever World Cup. Photo by Reuters