GOLF
Herman up by 1
Helped by President Donald Trump’s putting advice, Jim Herman had two eagles in a 10-under 62 to maintain a one-stroke lead Saturday in the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship at Nicholasville, Ky. Trump’s regular golf partner while working as an assistant professional at Trump National Bed-minster in New Jersey, Herman changed to a conventional putting grip and clubhead at the president’s suggestion. Herman made an 11-foot eagle putt on the par-5 eighth and a 10-footer on the par-5 15th. He also had six birdies to get to 24-under 192 at rain-softened Keene Trace. Encouraged by Trump to pursue a playing career, Herman, 41, won the 2016 Houston Open for his lone tour title — a victory that followed a friendly round with Trump. Kelly Kraft was second after a 61.
Clanton, Suwannapura win
Cydney Clanton and Jasmine Suwannapura ran away with the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational at Midland, Mich., on Saturday, shooting an 11-under 59 in best-ball play for a six-stroke victory. Clanton and Suwannapura took a five-shot lead into the final round after shooting an alternate-shot 63 on Friday at Midland Country Club in the LPGA Tour’s first-year team event. Suwannapura won her second tour title, and Clanton her first. They finished at 27-under 253. Clanton earned spots the next two weeks in the Evian Championship and Women’s British Open. Jin Young Ko and Minjee Lee closed with a 58 to finish second. Sisters Ariya Jutanugarn and Moriya Jutanugarn tied for third with Na Yeon Choi and Jenny Shin at 20 under. They each shot 61.
Ventura leads in Omaha
Kristoffer Ventura shot a 4-under 67 on Saturday to take a 1-stroke lead into the final day of the Korn Ferry Tour’s Pinnacle Bank Championship at Omaha, Neb. He had four birdies on the first nine holes and two birdies and back-to-back bogeys (on Nos. 12 and 13) on the second nine. He was at 15-under 198, one shot better than Lanto Griffin
(64). Tyson Alexander (70) was third at 11 under. Byron Meth (69), who led earlier in the week, was tied for fourth at 10 under. Ethan Tracy (Arkansas Razorbacks) shot a 69 and was tied for 9th at 6-under 207. Taylor Moore (Razorbacks) was tied for 24th at 4 under after a 71.
BOXING
Pacquiao wins decision
Manny Pacquiao knocked down Keith Thurman in the first round and persevered for an exciting split-decision victory Saturday night in Las Vegas, adding a third consecutive victory to his career resurgence after turning 40 years old. Pacquiao (62-7-2) dropped his previously unbeaten opponent with a combination late in the first round, and the Pac-Man dominated the opening rounds with a combination of flair and power that recalled the incredible prime of the only eight-division champion in boxing history. Thurman (29-1) showed remarkable tenacity in rallying through the middle rounds, repeatedly testing Pacquiao’s chin with big shots. Two judges scored the bout 115-112 for Pacquiao, while Glenn Feldman scored it 114-113 for Thurman. The Associated Press also scored it 115-112 for Pacquiao.
TENNIS
Isner advances
Top-seeded John Isner overcame extremely hot conditions and a first-set tiebreaker loss to beat fourth-seeded Ugo Humbert of France 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-3 on Saturday and advance to the Hall of Fame Open final. The 34-year-old American will face Alexander Bublik, a 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-4 winner over Marcel Granollers of Spain. The 22-year-old Bublik, from Kazakhstan, reached his first career ATP final. Isner, ranked 15th in the world coming into the week, broke in the second game of the final set — the first break of the match — en route to his fourth final on Newport’s grass courts. He won in 2011, 2012 and 2017.
HORSE RACING
Security wins Haskell
Maximum Security captured the $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth in Oceanport, N.J., and, unlike the Kentucky Derby, survived a steward’s inquiry Saturday night. It capped a long day that included a major delay triggered by intense heat and the safety concerns for the horses and riders that led to the cancellation of six races. When racing resumed around 6 p.m., the six stakes races on the card went off without a hitch until the Haskell. Maximum Security got to the finish line first, outlasting trainer Bob Baffert’s Mucho Gusto by 1 1/4 lengths. For a minute, it seemed a clear-cut victory. However, the stewards posted the inquiry sign. Videotape replays showed King for a Day had to check when Maximum Security and Mucho Gusto stormed past. However, it was quickly dismissed.Maximum Security covered the distance in 1:47.56 and paid $3.60, $2.60 and $2.20. Mucho Gusto returned $3.40 and $2.80. Spun To Run finished third and paid $5.60 to show.
BASEBALL
Ex-Hog Stanek on IL
The Tampa Bay Rays have placed opener and former Arkansas Razorback Ryne Stanek on the 10-day injured list with a sore right hip and optioned two-way player Brendan McKay to Class AAA Durham in a series of moves to help a taxed bullpen. Reliever Chaz Roe, out since July 9 with a right flexor strain, was reinstated from the 10-day IL on Saturday and right-hander Hunter Wood (Rogers Heritage) was recalled from Durham. Stanek has made 27 of his 41 appearances as an opener this season. McKay lasted just 3 1/3 innings in his fourth start Friday night in a 9-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox, allowing 6 runs — 5 earned — and 9 hits as his ERA doubled from 1.69 to 3.72. He had given up 3 runs over 16 innings in the first 3 outings.
FOOTBALL
6 on Cards’ PUP list
The Arizona Cardinals have placed six players on the Physically Unable to Perform list before the start of training camp next week. The Cardinals announced Saturday linebackers Dante Booker (back) and Brooks Reed (hip), tight end and former Little Rock Central player Charles Clay (knee), offensive lineman Max Garcia (knee), defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche (knee) and cornerback Brandon Williams (back) will start training camp inactive. PUP players can rejoin the team at any point during training camp, but can’t participate in any on-field activities until they’re off the list. Arizona also signed defensive lineman Sterling Bailey and released offensive lineman Will Holden and defensive lineman Immanuel Turner. Bailey originally joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Indianapolis in 2016.
GYMNASTICS
Biles wins Classic
Simone Biles won the U.S. Classic at Louisville, Ky., on Saturday night to maintain her six-year winning streak. The four-time Olympic gold medalist and reigning world champion had an all-around score of 60.000, 2.100 points ahead of runner-up Riley McCusker. Grace McCallum was third at 57.700. Biles, who has not lost since the 2013 U.S. Championships, surged from fifth following the first rotation on the uneven bars into first on the next. She posted the top scores in the vault and floor exercise, which generated the most curiosity for what she would add to her top-flight exercise routine. Biles didn’t disappoint, unleashing a high-speed punch layout front onto her second flip. Momentum from the high-energy move sent her out of bounds, though it didn’t hurt her score in that segment or overall. She also was third on the balance beam in the first of just two U.S. appearances this year; the second is next month at the U.S. Nationals in Kansas City, Mo.