National Sports

ATLANTA — Taysom Hill finally threw a touchdown pass. Two of them, in fact. The New Orleans defence finally gave up a touchdown. But not two, which ensured the Saints are headed back to the playoffs for the fourth year in a row.

HOUSTON — With their offence sputtering in the second half Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts turned to their defence to seal a win over the Houston Texans.

LONDON — Son Heung-min and Harry Kane combined again as they both scored for Premier League leader Tottenham in a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the north London derby on Sunday. It was a wonder goal from Son that put Spurs in front in the 13th minute.

NASHVILLE — Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns can do more than just run the ball, and the NFL's longest active playoff drought is moving closer to an end after 18 seasons. They just need to finish what they start a bit better.

THE COLONY, Texas — Angela Stanford won her home LPGA Tour event in front of her parents, closing with a 4-under 67 for a two-stroke victory Sunday in the Volunteers of America Classic. “I just haven’t had many chances to win in front of them.

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Viktor Hovland of Norway holed a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole Sunday for a 6-under 65 and a one-shot victory in the Mayakoba Golf Classic, his second PGA Tour victory this year.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The game appeared all but over and the Las Vegas Raiders were about to lose to the lowly New York Jets. Derek Carr and his teammates refused to be embarrassed.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Artur scored in the 59th minute and the Columbus Crew advanced to the MLS Cup title game with a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Sunday in the Eastern Conference final.

LONDON — Fans of Premier League title challengers Liverpool and Tottenham had waited since March to watch their teams win from the stands. They weren't disappointed.

Fred VanVleet doesn't believe any of his teammates will recklessly flaunt COVID-19 protocols. But he'll do his part to hold the rest of the Raptors accountable. Toronto held its first full practice at its temporary home in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday.