Sports News Roundup: Brazil beat Argentina 2-0 to reach Copa final; Angels pitcher Skaggs dies at age 27

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Angels pitcher Skaggs dies at age 27

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs has died at the age of 27 while traveling with the team in Texas, the Angels said on Monday. "It is with great sorrow that we report Tyler Skaggs passed away earlier today in Texas," the team said in a statement, which did not reveal the cause of death.

Reports: Nike pulls shoe after Kaepernick's criticism

Nike has scuttled its plans for a Fourth of July-themed sneaker that was to bear a Revolutionary War-era flag, a design that NFL player-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick disliked, multiple news outlets reported Tuesday. Kaepernick said the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July, as the shoe was called, would be "an offensive symbol because of its connection to an era of slavery," according to a tweet from The Wall Street Journal, the first to report on the cancellation.

Injury may force Nationals' Rendon to skip All-Star Game

Just a couple of days after being selected to the All-Star Game for the first time, Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon said Tuesday that injuries might prevent from playing in next week's Midsummer Classic. "It's still not set in stone if I'm going yet," Rendon told reporters. "I've got a lot of injuries, or little ailments that I'm dealing with right now. So it's the kind of decision where I'm thinking about, I may want to get my body back to 100 percent over those four days instead of actually dealing with all this, and actually not getting time to rest. So I'm still thinking about it."

Angels mourn loss of 'family member' Skaggs

The tragic death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs in Texas on Monday was akin to losing a family member, Angels managers said on Tuesday. Skaggs, 27, was found unresponsive in a hotel room and pronounced dead at the scene by police in Southlake. An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death.

Rangers' Gallo won't participate in Home Run Derby

Texas Rangers slugger Joey Gallo is no longer a candidate to be one of the eight participants in next week's Home Run Derby, the team told the Dallas Morning News on Tuesday. Gallo, who missed 22 games in June due to an oblique injury, discussed the situation with the Rangers and Major League Baseball before opting to pass due to the recent injury situation. He will play in the July 9 All-Star Game in Cleveland after making the American League team as a reserve.

Kyrgios and Nadal set to renew 'salty' rivalry

It was the "super salty" blockbuster clash tennis fans around the world wanted to see and Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal duly obliged on Tuesday by setting up a second-round showdown at Wimbledon. When last Friday's men's draw set the pair on a collision course, the only fear was that Yuichi Sugita and Jordan Thompson might gatecrash a reunion between the duo who are not exactly considered best buddies on the tour.

Brazil beat Argentina 2-0 to reach Copa America final

Brazil advanced to the Copa America final with a 2-0 win over old rivals Argentina on Tuesday in a pulsating and, at times, bad-tempered match decided by a goal in each half from Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino. Both sides tried to impose themselves physically early on but it was Jesus who gave Brazil the lead after 19 minutes when Firmino sent in a low cross for the unmarked striker to side-foot home from close range.

Evergreen Lopez faces Khachanov test in Wimbledon second round

Feliciano Lopez believes there is no secret to his longevity as he looks to land another blow for the game's old guard when he takes on Russia's Karen Khachanov in the second round of Wimbledon on Wednesday. Playing in his 70th consecutive Grand Slam, the 37-year-old Spaniard swatted aside American Marcos Giron in his opener to set up a clash against world number nine Khachanov, who is 14 years his junior.

MLB notebook: Angels mourn loss of Skaggs

At an emotional press conference Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, to discuss the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, team owner Arte Moreno said, "It's like a punch in the heart. These kids are like family." Skaggs, 27, was found unresponsive in his hotel room Monday afternoon and pronounced dead, hours before the Angels and Texas Rangers were scheduled to play in Arlington, Texas.

U.S. reach World Cup final with dramatic win over England

Defending champions United States reached the women's World Cup final for the fifth time after an incident-packed 2-1 win over England, who missed a late penalty, on Tuesday. In a tournament that has earned unprecedented attention, the much-anticipated game certainly delivered with an abundance of excitement and relentless effort, topped by moments of wonderful skill.