England defeats Germany 1-0 in extra time to finish 3rd

Days after a gut-wrenching loss, England finished its deepest run in the Women’s World Cup with an uplifting victory. No last-minute heartbreak this time around. Just a solid all-around performance for Steph Houghton and company. Houghton’s nifty legwork prevented an own goal and Fara Williams scored on a penalty kick in the 108th minute, leading England to a 1-0 victory over top-ranked Germany in the third-place game Saturday.

Hamilton wins British GP after thrilling race

Lewis Hamilton seized back control of the British Grand Prix after being overtaken on the first corner to win his fifth race of the season yesterday and strengthen his Formula One title defense. A Mercedes one-two was just as forecast — with Nico Rosberg completing a ninth consecutive double podium for the team — but a thrilling rain-affected race defied gloomy paddock talk about the predictability of the sport. Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari was third.

Fiji hammer Micronesia 38-0

Pacific Games organizers say Fiji broke the record for the biggest win in international football with a 38-0 victory yesterday over the Federated States of Micronesia. Fiji led 21-0 lead at halftime. Antonio Tuivuna scored 10 goals for Fiji, which like other teams in the event is being represented by an under-23 side. Organizers said the result broke the 2001 record when Australia beat American Samoa 31-0 in an Oceania confederation qualifier for the 2002 World Cup, although it was not clear if the record would be recognized by FIFA because it involved an under-age tournament. Micronesia lost its first match 30-0 to Tahiti.