Sports News Roundup: Padres of Pham recovering after being stabbed; Vegas inks D Pietrangelo to seven-year deal and more

The 16-time All-Star became the first National Basketball Association (NBA) player in history to claim the Finals MVP award with three different franchises on Sunday, after the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 4-2 in the best-of-seven series.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Rafa's Roland Garros record the best in sport: Murray

Rafa Nadal's record of 13 French Open singles titles is one of the sport's all-time greatest achievements and one that is unlikely to ever be broken, Andy Murray has said. Spaniard Nadal beat Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-2 7-5 in the Roland Garros final on Sunday to draw level with Roger Federer on 20 Grand Slam titles.

Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan dies at 77

Hall of Famer and twice World Series champion Joe Morgan considered one of baseball's greatest second basemen, died on Sunday at the age of 77 after battling a nerve condition, his former team, the Cincinnati Reds, announced on Monday. Morgan played for five different Major League teams and won the World Series with the Reds in 1975 and 1976. He also won the National League Most Valuable Player award with the team known as the "Big Red Machine" in both those seasons.

Padres of Pham recovering after being stabbed

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham is expected to make a full recovery after being stabbed in the lower back Sunday, the team announced Monday. Pham was attacked during an incident outside an establishment, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported, citing unnamed sources. Per the report, an argument involving people Pham didn't know was ongoing near Pham's car, and when he asked the people to move away from his car, he was stabbed.

After successful bubble, league grapples with uncertain future

As the NBA bursts its bubble following the completion of the Finals on Sunday, the league now faces tough questions about when next season will begin and what it will look like. The league's three-month stay at Walt Disney World in Orlando was a huge success, with no players and coaches testing positive for COVID-19 after the virus derailed the season in March for four months.

Olympics: Tokyo to host international gymnastics event in November

Tokyo will host an international gymnastics tournament on Nov. 8, the Japan Gymnastics Association (JGA) has said, an event which could serve as a trial run for next year's rearranged Olympic Games. The event is sanctioned by the International Gymnastics Federation and will feature 32 athletes from Japan, China, Russia, and the United States.

Vegas inks D Pietrangelo to seven-year deal

The Vegas Golden Knights signed top free agent defenseman Alex Pietrangelo to a seven-year deal worth $8.8 million per season on Monday night. Pietrangelo, 30, served as the captain of the St. Louis Blues as they captured their first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history a year ago. He spent 12 years with the Blues, tallying 450 points (109 goals, 341 assists) in 758 games.

Obama applauds LeBron's leadership 'on the court and in the public arena'

Former U.S. President Barack Obama congratulated LeBron James a day after he picked up his fourth NBA title, as prominent figures in sports, politics and beyond celebrated the Los Angeles Lakers championship. The 16-time All-Star became the first National Basketball Association (NBA) player in history to claim the Finals MVP award with three different franchises on Sunday after the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 4-2 in the best-of-seven series.

Pulev says Joshua fight is set for London on December 12

Kubrat Pulev will fight heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua, in London on December 12, Bulgaria's IBF mandatory challenger said on Monday. The 39-year-old had been scheduled to meet Joshua on June 20 but the fight was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Three more Rapids games postponed due to outbreak

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak affecting the Colorado Rapids prompted Major League Soccer to postpone the club's next three scheduled games on Monday. The Rapids already had missed their past four scheduled games as five players and 13 staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

ATP roundup: Wawrinka survives St. Petersburg opener

Fifth-seeded Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland survived three match points before pulling out a 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2 win over Great Britain's Daniel Evans on Monday in the first round of the St. Petersburg (Russia) Open. Evans served for the match at 6-3, 6-5, and was up 40-0 in the game before Wawrinka won the next five points in a row. The streak continued when Wawrinka captured the first four points of the tiebreaker, and Wawrinka went on to level the match.