Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.
MLB notebook: Rangers' Gallo (wrist) likely headed to IL
Texas Rangers slugger Joey Gallo likely will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a possible broken bone in his right wrist. Rangers manager Chris Woodward told reporters that Wednesday's MRI exam was inconclusive and that the team sent Gallo back to Dallas. The All-Star outfielder is slated to be examined by hand surgeon Thomas DiLiberti.
Milak breaks Phelps' 18-year hold on 200 butterfly record
Kristof Milak set the world record in the 200-meter butterfly on Wednesday, breaking the longstanding mark set by the legendary Michael Phelps. The 19-year-old from Hungary was clocked in one minute, 50.73 seconds at the World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, eclipsing Phelps' record of 1:51.51.
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 medal designer basks in sudden fame
Designer Junichi Kawanishi was still coming to terms with his sudden fame on Thursday, a day after his design for the medals to be awarded at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was unveiled to the world. Kawanishi, a graphic designer from Osaka, won a nationwide competition to design the medals for the Olympics and Paralympics next year.
Peaty says won't be silenced by new FINA rules
Britain's Adam Peaty has said a new rule aimed at preventing a repeat of the podium protests that have shook up the world championships in Gwangju will not stop him speaking out on issues such as doping, The Times reported on Thursday. Swimming's governing body FINA sent warning letters to Australia's Mack Horton, Briton Duncan Scott and China's Sun Yang after incidents at medal ceremonies in South Korea this week.
ATP roundup: Opelka tops Isner in three-set thriller
Reilly Opelka came out of top again Wednesday in the latest renewal of tennis' (literally) biggest rivalry. Opelka, a 6-foot-11 Michigan native, defeated top-seeded John Isner, a 6-foot-10 North Carolina native, 7-6 (2), 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5) in the second round of the BB&T Atlanta Open.
Swimming: Coach slams Sun critics as 'hypocrites' amid doping furor
Sun Yang's coach Denis Cotterell has defended the Chinese Olympic champion from doping accusations and labeled criticism from the Australian team's swimmers as "hypocritical". Rivals have shunned Sun at the world championships in Gwangju, with Briton Duncan Scott snubbing him at the 200 meters freestyle medal ceremony days after Australian Mack Horton refused to share a podium with him after the 400.
NFL notebook: Chargers RB Gordon begins camp holdout
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon didn't report to training camp on Wednesday, beginning his holdout as he looks to land a new contract. The Chargers responded by placing Gordon on the Reserve/Did Not Report list. The team's first official practice is Thursday at Costa Mesa, Calif. Los Angeles general manager Tom Telesco said Gordon was offered a new contract but that the team is ready to move forward behind the trio of reserves.
NBA notebook: Clippers roll out duo of Leonard, George
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were rolled out as members of the Los Angeles Clippers at an introductory press conference on Wednesday, with both players beaming that they finally will be wearing the same uniform. Leonard, a two-time NBA Finals MVP, recruited the six-time All-Star George to join him in Los Angeles -- George is from Palmdale, Calif., to the north, Leonard from Riverside, Calif., to the east -- and sees George's two-way game as a good complement to his.
Swimming: U.S. await result of King DQ appeal
USA Swimming have filed an appeal following the disqualification of Lilly King from the women's 200 meters breaststroke heats on Thursday at the world championships in Gwangju. King, the Olympic and world 100 champion, came home first in her heat but after looking up at the scoreboard she was stunned to see she had been disqualified.
Trentin wins Tour de France 17th stage as tempers flare
European champion Matteo Trentin won the 17th stage of the Tour de France, a hilly 200-km ride from the Pont du Gard as tempers flared in the peloton on Wednesday. Team Ineos's Luke Rowe and Lotto Jumbo-Visma's Tony Martin were both kicked out of the race following an altercation, just under 14 kilometres from the finish.
