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DEAR ABBY >> As a child, I suffered a lot of abuse from my parents until I finally, at 13, opened up to a teacher. I was removed from my house and spent the remainder of my youth in various foster homes. I never felt like I had a home or family until I was an adult and made my own. I have cut all ties with my biological family, as I am happier and more sane without them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Dealing with someone you are in a joint venture with should be handled carefully. Listen and discuss the ups and downs of any decision that needs to be made. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A pragmatic approach when dealing with friends or associates will be required. Don't let personal emotional issues infiltrate into what you are trying to accomplish.

UTICA >> Brian Davis went 3-for-5, brought in three runs and hit his first home run of the season as the Eastside Diamond Hoppers (14-14) defeated the Utica Unicorns (13-15), 7-4, on Saturday night at Jimmy John's Field.Brian Parreira went 3-for-5 with one RBI and Kevin Whatley hit one over the fence for his third home run of the year.

DETROIT >> Chris Sale is drawing comparisons from his manager to another dominant left-hander."He's reminding me a lot of Randy - Randy Johnson," Boston manager Alex Cora said. "The thing with Randy, it looked like he was always grinding. With (Sale) it looks effortless right now."Sale struck out nine in six scoreless innings, and Jackie Bradley Jr.

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland >> Francesco Molinari didn't get the loudest cheers for the best golf at British Open.He was overlooked for so much of Sunday playing alongside Tiger Woods, who caused pure pandemonium at Carnoustie by taking the lead in the final round of a major for the first time in nine years.

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland >> Rory McIlory spun around and let out a roar after making a 35-foot eagle putt. Justin Rose clenched his fist after taming the 18th hole for a fourth straight day. Xander Schauffele kept his composure amid the chaos of an ever-changing leaderboard.Kevin Kisner? He stuck around like he has done all week.

LOUDON, N.H. >> Kevin Harvick warned he was charging for the lead with taps on Kyle Busch's rear bumper over the waning laps. Harvick had failed to methodically work his way around the race leader with a clean pass, so he set aim with his Ford on Busch for the knockout shot.Harvick nudged the right side of the Toyota and jostled Busch out of his groove and three lanes up the track.

CARCASSONNE, France >> With the Pyrenees looming, Geraint Thomas had his last calm ride wearing the yellow jersey at the Tour de France on Sunday.The Welshman's rivals for cycling's most prestigious prize, which include teammate Chris Froome in second place, mostly held back over the hilly Stage 15 with a decisive final week of racing ahead.

MIAMI >> Tony Sparano once beat Bill Belichick with the single wing, but wasn't as old as that made him sound.Sparano was only 56 when he died unexpectedly Sunday. The Minnesota Vikings announced his death in a statement that did not provide a cause.He had been the Vikings' offensive line coach since 2016.

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. >> A thunderstorm suspended the fourth round of the PGA Tour's Barbasol Championship until Monday morning.Sunday's third stoppage of play at Champions Trace at Keene Trace Golf Club came with the four leaders - Hunter Mahan, Robert Streb, Tom Lovelady and Troy Merritt at 18-under par - and four other contenders waiting to begin the round.