Reuters Sports News Summary

Early starter Morikawa tore up the Royal St George's links with a superb six-under 64 to storm three shots clear before overnight leader Oosthuizen had even started his second round. Doping-WADA ask German broadcaster to share doping sabotage evidence The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Friday it would ask German broadcaster ARD to share any evidence detailed in a documentary looking into possible doping sabotage where banned substances were passed through the skin of athletes.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Golf-Oosthuizen chases down Morikawa to lead Open at halfway point

Former champion Louis Oosthuizen chased down American pace-setter Collin Morikawa then turned on the afterburners to take a two-stroke halfway lead at the British Open with a sizzling five-under 65 under cloudless skies on Friday. Early starter Morikawa tore up the Royal St George's links with a superb six-under 64 to storm three shots clear before overnight leader Oosthuizen had even started his second round.

Doping-WADA ask German broadcaster to share doping sabotage evidence

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Friday it would ask German broadcaster ARD to share any evidence detailed in a documentary looking into possible doping sabotage where banned substances were passed through the skin of athletes. WADA said in a statement that it had not seen the details of evidence featured in a documentary aired on Friday but has been in contact with film makers and requested more facts such has what banned substances were used and levels detected.

Golf-Hatton snaps club in anger as Open frustration boils over

England top-ranked player Tyrrell Hatton vented his anger on his pitching wedge, snapping it in half on the final hole of his second round at the British Open on Friday. The world number 10 was struggling to try and make the cut on the 18th when his wayward approach left him with almost no possibility of making a birdie.

Olympics-Equestrian-US showjumping's 'old married couple' going for gold again

After more than three decades working together and representing the United States, McLain Ward and Lee McKeever joke that they are equestrian sport's "old married couple". Ward, an Olympic and world showjumping champion, is the man in the saddle and groom McKeever is caddy and pit crew -- equal parts horse whisperer and sport psychologist.

ATP roundup: Filip Krajinovic topples Stefanos Tsitsipas in Hamburg

No. 6 seed Filip Krajinovic of Serbia knocked out top-seeded Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 Friday in the quarterfinals of the Hamburg European Open in Germany. Despite Tsitsipas smashing 11 aces compared to Krajinovic's one, Krajinovic fared better on first serves won with a 76 percent success rate (31 of 41). Krajinovic also converted on five of eight break-point opportunities.

Olympics-Nigerian delegate is first hospitalised with COVID-19 -media

A Nigerian Olympic delegate became the first visitor to the Tokyo Games admitted to hospital with COVID-19, broadcaster TV Asahi said on Friday, as Japan battles to stem rising local infections a week before the showpiece event starts. The individual, a non-athlete in their 60s, tested positive on Thursday evening at the airport with mild symptoms but was hospitalised because of age and pre-existing conditions, the broadcaster said, without giving details.

Travis Jankowski leads Phillies past Marlins in Game 1

Travis Jankowski doubled, singled twice and drove in a career-high four runs as the host Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 5-2 in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday. Didi Gregorius walked twice and scored two runs. Rhys Hoskins also scored twice for the Phillies.

Cycling-All smiles for Bahrain Victorious as Mohoric wins Tour stage

Slovenian Matej Mohoric gave Bahrain Victorious something to cheer with his second stage win in this year's Tour de France two days after French police searched his team's accommodation and vehicles amid an investigation into potential doping. Mohoric, who had already prevailed in the seventh stage in Le Creusot, attacked from the breakaway to wrap up a solo victory on the 19th stage, a 207-km ride from Mourenx, virtually zipping his mouth shut as he crossed the line.

Houston Astros fans' sign-stealing lawsuit thrown out by Texas appeals court

Houston Astros fans struck out in their quest for ticket refunds over the Major League Baseball team's sign-stealing scandal, when a Texas state appeals court found they had no legal basis to collect damages. Reversing a lower court judge, the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston said on Thursday that buying tickets gave fans merely a right to watch games in person, not a right to have games played honestly or for the Astros to live up to their "Earn History" slogan.

Motor racing-Verstappen fastest in British Grand Prix practice

Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen was fastest by a hefty margin in practice for a new-look British Grand Prix on Friday with home hero Lewis Hamilton only third on the timesheets. On a sunny afternoon, with fans filling the grandstands on a day of action as Formula One experimented with a fresh format, the 23-year-old Dutchman produced a best time of one minute 27.035 seconds.