grand slam

Max Muncy’s grand slam capped a record-setting 11-run first inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who coasted to a 15-3 rout of the Atlanta Braves.

Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam in the ninth inning for New York’s fourth home run of the game, and the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-3 in their ALDS opener at Petco Park.

Rookie José Marmolejos hit his first grand slam that carried the Seattle Mariners to an 8-3 victory against the San Diego Padres and a doubleheader split.

The five-time Grand Slam title champion, Maria Sharapova says she is retiring from professional tennis at the age of 32. She has been dealing with shoulder problems.

Kendrick hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the 10th inning and the Nationals, boosted by a lightning rally against Clayton Kershaw, beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3.

Trea Turner's go-ahead grand slam lifted Washington to a 6-5 comeback victory and sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies, assuring the Nats NL Wildcard and eliminated the Phillies.

Freddy Galvis' grand slam was that swing for the Cincinnati Reds in an 11-5 win over Seattle. Mariners' rookie Kyle Lewis homers again, closing in on a MLB record.

Tim Beckham hit his second grand slam of the season and Kyle Seager connected for a solo drive, leading the Mariners to a 10-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Simona Halep's Wimbledon championship lifted her from No. 7 to No. 4 in the WTA rankings on Monday, while runner-up Serena Williams moved up one spot to No. 9.

Serena Williams will play in the Wimbledon final, looking for her eighth title at the All England Club. Williams beat Barbora Strycova 6-1, 6-2 in the semifinals.