Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.
Bolt headlines Jamaica squad for world championships
Six-times Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt headlines Jamaica's squad for the world athletics championships in Beijing later this month. The world record holder over 100 and 200 meters is joined in the 53-member squad by Asafa Powell and Warren Weir, both world championships sprint relay gold medalists.
Sale, Garcia lead White Sox past Angels
It was just one victory, but the Chicago White Sox were encouraged by what they saw on Monday at U.S. Cellular Field. After being swept this past weekend, the White Sox used impressive performances from ace Chris Sale and right fielder Avisail Garcia to get back on track with an 8-2 win against the Los Angeles Angels.
Phelps fifth in 200m breaststroke at U.S. nationals
Michael Phelps finished fifth in the 200 meters breaststroke in his final event at the U.S. championships in San Antonio on Monday. After blowing away the competition with 2015 world-leading times in his first three races over the weekend, Phelps completed his campaign more sedately.
Serena's U.S. Open buildup begins with questions
Serena Williams was in superb form as she began her U.S. Open buildup with an entertaining effort highlighted by a couple of cheeky returns and a few clear winners at a rainy Rogers Cup on Monday. Williams will not actually launch her North American hard court campaign until Tuesday or Wednesday against Italy's Flavia Pennetta, so all of Monday's action took place in a posh VIP lounge where the world number one took questions from the media.
No proof dirty water made Rio rowers ill: officials
There is no evidence that abnormal levels of viruses or bacteria in the water caused rowers competing in Rio de Janeiro at the weekend to fall ill, U.S. and international sailing officials told Reuters on Monday. The Associated Press reported that 13 members of the 40-member U.S. team fell ill after the world junior championships, a test event for next year's Olympics in Brazil. U.S. officials confirmed to Reuters that 15 members took ill but said that was not unusual in international events and it was too early to blame dirty water.
Frenchman Monfils, Simon move on in Montreal
The French flag flew proudly in Montreal on Monday as Gilles Simon and Gael Monfils advanced to the second round of the Rogers Cup. Both Frenchmen enjoyed straight-sets victories while compatriot Jo-Wilfried Tsonga had his match delayed by rain in the final action of the day's first round.
Ex-NFL star Hernandez wants double-murder indictment thrown out
Lawyers for former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez, who is serving a life sentence for killing an acquaintance in 2013, have filed a motion to quash a separate double-murder indictment, according to court filings unsealed on Monday. In a motion filed in July, Hernandez's defense team says law enforcement officials sought a search warrant based on information from Carlos Ortiz, a friend of Hernandez, who failed a lie detector test following his statement to police.
Lisicki routs Venus Williams at rain-hit Rogers Cup
After a long rain delay Germany's Sabine Lisicki made quick work of Venus Williams, strolling into the second round of the Rogers Cup on Monday after routing the American 6-0 6-3. Rain wiped out most of the opening day action but play finally resumed on the Toronto hardcourts late in the evening following a nine-hour wait with Williams and Lisicki walking out onto a near empty center court.
Symmonds absent from U.S. team headed by Justin Gatlin
Nick Symmonds, the 800 meters silver medalist at the 2013 world athletics championships, is notably absent from the 130-athlete team named on Monday to represent the United States at this month's worlds in China. Symmonds was left off the U.S. team after refusing to sign a contact that requires team members to wear Nike gear to official functions.
Rory, Jordan share top billing at PGA Championship
The return from injury by Rory McIlroy to defend his title at this week's PGA Championship at Whistling Straits gives the year's final major extra spice as Jordan Spieth aims to carve out another slice of golf history. World number one McIlroy and second-ranked Spieth have between them won four of the last five majors played and, aged just 26 and 22 respectively, they are likely to dominate the game at the highest level for some time to come.
