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WNBA: Aces win first crown

Chelsea Gray scored 20 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces to their first WNBA title in a 78-71 road win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4 on Sunday in Uncasville, Conn.

Gray went 9 of 13 from the floor, and was named Finals MVP after averaging 18.3 points in the series. Aces coach Becky Hammon earns her first ring after missing out on a title during her standout playing career.

NCAA: Herm out at ASU

Arizona State fired football coach Herm Edwards in his fifth season following an ugly home loss to Eastern Michigan and a lingering NCAA investigation into illegal recruiting practices.

Arizona State athletic director Ray Anderson announced the decision a day after the Sun Devils lost 30-21 as heavy favorites. Edwards went 26-20 at Arizona State.

GOLF: Smith wins LIV Chicago

British Open champion Cameron Smith made his decision to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf pay off Sunday in Sugar Grove, Ill., when he closed with a 3-under 69 for a three-shot victory in the LIV Golf Invitational-Chicago. Smith, who won $4 million from the $20 million purse for individual play, was only briefly threatened in the third and final round.

• n Napa, Calif., Max Homa chipped in from nearly 33 feet for birdie on the closing hole, then watched as Danny Willett shockingly three-putted from inside 4 feet to give Homa his second straight title at the Fortinet Championship.

MLB: Braves cap Phils sweep

In Atlanta, rookie Spencer Strider took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and struck out 10 as the Braves beat the Phillies, 5-2, for a three-game sweep.

• In Phoenix, Juan Soto homered for the first time in three weeks, helping the Padres beat the Diamondbacks, 6-1.

• n San Francisco, Mookie Betts had an RBI double in the 10th inning, Max Muncy drew a basesloaded walk and the Dodgers held on to beat the Giants 4-3.