Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.
Athletics-Mu falls at US trials, will not defend Olympic 800m title
Athing Mu will not defend her Olympic 800m title in Paris after she fell during the final at the U.S. trials on Monday and finished last. Nia Akins came home first in one minute, 57.36 seconds while Allie Wilson took second (1:58.32) and Juliette Whittaker was third (1:58.45).
MLB roundup: Nearly perfect, Cards' Sonny Gray baffles Giants
Sonny Gray took a perfect game into the seventh inning as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the visiting San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep. Gray (9-4) retired the first 20 batters he faced. Giants catcher Patrick Bailey ended the veteran right-hander's chance at perfection by blasting a two-out homer to right in the seventh. Gray allowed just the one hit and one run, struck out eight and walked none. Ryan Helsley converted his 26th consecutive save opportunity to extend his team-record streak.
Lakers introduce JJ Redick as first-time head coach
JJ Redick took the reins of the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday claiming to know the stakes of stepping into a pressure cooker as a first-time head coach with championship expectations. General manager Rob Pelinka said Redick was always in the franchise's "Plan A pool" of candidates. He declined to elaborate on the coaching search that involved UConn's Dan Hurley, beyond stating the Lakers were transparent with their new coach. Redick first met the Lakers' brass in Chicago in mid-May, and he said he heard directly from Pelinka when news of Hurley's candidacy broke.
Soccer-Zaccagni's stoppage-time stunner sends Italy through to last 16
Mattia Zaccagni rescued Italy with a 98th-minute equalizer as the defending champions booked their spot in Euro 2024's last 16 on Monday with a 1-1 draw in a tense game against Croatia, whose tournament hopes are hanging by a thread. Luka Modric gave Croatia a 55th-minute lead, moments after missing a penalty, and that looked like sending them through before late substitute Zaccagni bent a stunning finish past the despairing dive of Dominik Livakovic into the far corner.
Athletics-Mu falls at US Olympic trials, Norman qualifies for Paris
Athing Mu lost the chance to defend her Olympic 800m title in Paris after crashing to the ground and trailing home last at the U.S. trials on Monday, while Quincy Hall upstaged Michael Norman to win the men's 400m in Eugene, Oregon. The trials had largely gone to script on the first three days but Mu's calamity stunned the crowd at Hayward Field.
Panthers avert collapse, edge Oilers in Game 7 to take Cup
When the final buzzer sounded and the Florida Panthers hoisted the Stanley Cup, all of the frustrations of needing a fourth chance to close the final series were washed away. Thanks to their 2-1 Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at home on Monday, the Panthers earned the last victory needed in a series they led 3-0 and lost three consecutive clashes en route to the deciding affair in Sunrise, Fla.
Soccer-Spain show depth to beat Albania and complete perfect group stage
Spain offered further evidence of their Euro 2024 title credentials as Ferran Torres' goal ensured a virtual second-string line-up beat Albania 1-0 to make it three wins from three in Group B on Monday. Already assured of a last-16 spot as group winners, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente took the chance to make 10 changes to the side that began the victory over reigning champions Italy.
Stanley Cup Final G7: Oilers-Panthers Preview, Props, Odds
The thrill of victory and agony of defeat that are at stake in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final are next-level. The routes both the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers have taken to reach the winner-take-all clash will take those emotions off the charts.
Athletics-Snoop Dogg lights up U.S. trials in sprint, commentary stint
Turns out Snoop Dogg is not just fast on the microphone -- he is no slouch on the track either. The American rapper and actor made a cameo appearance at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Sunday, clocking 34.44 seconds in an exhibition 200 meters race and saying his performance "ain't too bad for a 52-year-old."
ATP roundup: Marcos Giron beats defending champ at Eastbourne
Marcos Giron knocked out defending champion Francisco Cerundolo in first-round action Monday at the Rothesay International in Eastbourne, England. Giron edged the No. 5 seed from Argentina 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4) in one hour and 41 minutes. Giron lost only five points on his first serve and never faced a break point.
