Kang wins second LPGA event in row as Ko flops on last hole

Five shots behind with six holes to play, Danielle Kang won her second consecutive LPGA Tour event on Sunday when Lydia Ko took double bogey on the final hole in the Marathon Classic at Sylvania, Ohio.

Kang began her rally with consecutive birdies on the 13th and 14th holes at Highland Meadows, and then all she needed were pars the rest of the way for a 3-under 68, all because of Ko’s shocking collapse.

Jodi Ewart Shadoff ,in contention for the second straight week but still without an LPGA victory, played bogey-free after the opening hole for a 67. She wound up in a tie for second with Ko.

Elsewhere: An emotional Andy Sullivan ended a near five-year wait for his fourth European Tour title as he recorded a seven-shot victory at the English Championship in Ware, pulling away from Spain’s

Adrian Otaegui.

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Soccer: Brazil forward Willian used his 32nd birthday to announce that the “time has now come” to leave Chelsea. Willian is out of contract following a sevenyear stay at Stamford Bridge amid repeated media reports of a free transfer switch to London rivals Arsenal. Willian has reportedly also received a lucrative offer from Inter Miami.

NFL: The NFL Referees Association has reached an agreement with the league for health protections along with a program allowing game and replay officials to opt out of the season. Members will review the details Monday in a video conference call.

Tennis: Alexei Popyrin withdrew from the U.S. Open, allowing 2012 champion Andy Murray to move into the main draw. … Fiona Ferro of France upset fourth-seeded Anett Kontaveit in the Palermo Ladies Open final to win the first tourlevel tennis title in five months.