Corey Heim secured his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory Sunday at the inaugural Anduril 250 road race held at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego. The 23-year-old driver, piloting the No. 67 Toyota for 23XI Racing, edged out teammate Tyler Reddick in the final laps after Reddick encountered tire issues. Heim took the lead with just over two laps remaining and maintained it to finish 10.365 seconds ahead of fellow 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace. The race, consisting of 75 laps, featured seven caution periods and marked Heim’s 13th start in the Cup Series, highlighting the rise of the defending Craftsman Truck Series champion.

In Major League Baseball action, the Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 as Yordan Alvarez hit his league-leading 25th home run, backed by a strong six-inning pitching performance from Kai-Wei Teng. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals avoided a series sweep with a 12-10 victory over the Kansas City Royals, powered by two home runs and three RBIs from Wetherholt. The Milwaukee Brewers came away with a 9-4 win over the Atlanta Braves, buoyed by four hits from William Contreras, including a three-run homer. In Detroit, the Tigers rallied to overcome the Chicago White Sox 5-4, with Dillon Dingler hitting a home run and driving in the tying run before Matt Vierling’s late bloop single secured the comeback victory.

In National Hockey League developments, the Florida Panthers executed a major trade to acquire forward Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators, sending four draft picks in exchange. This move will pair Brady Tkachuk with his brother Matthew Tkachuk, who is already a key player for the Panthers. Additionally, the Seattle Kraken announced the re-signing of forward Bobby McMann.

The Phoenix Suns have confirmed the return of guard Jordan Goodwin to their roster, following the prior agreement to retain fellow backcourt player Collin Gillespie, as the team continues to solidify its lineup ahead of the upcoming season.

In golf, Miyu Yamashita emerged victorious at the Meijer LPGA Classic in Belmont, Michigan, clinching the win after a playoff against Lottie Woad.