Sports News Roundup: Olympics-Basketball-Johnson, McGee added to U.S. Olympic roster; MLB roundup: Jake Cronenworth hits for cycle in Padres' 24-8 rout and more

The 29-year-old pulled out of the Opals squad citing mental health issues ahead of the team's departure from Las Vegas, where they have been completing their pre-Games preparations. Olympics-First COVID case found at athletes' village, stoking fears ahead of Games Tokyo Olympics organisers said on Saturday a person has tested positive for COVID-19 at the athletes' village, the first case at a site where most competitors will be staying, raising new doubts over promises of a "safe and secure" Games.

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.

Olympics-Basketball-Johnson, McGee added to U.S. Olympic roster

USA Basketball named San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson and Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee to its Olympic roster on Friday, after two players were unable to make the trip to Tokyo. Three-time National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star guard Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards was forced to go into health and safety protocol this week, and Cleveland Cavaliers five-time All-Star Kevin Love withdrew from the Games citing ongoing recovery to a calf injury.

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.

MLB roundup: Jake Cronenworth hits for cycle in Padres' 24-8 rout

Wil Myers hit two homers and drove in seven runs, and Jake Cronenworth hit for the third cycle in franchise history Friday night as the visiting San Diego Padres scored a franchise-record 24 runs in a 24-8 rout of the Washington Nationals. Nine different Padres drove in runs, with six having at least two RBIs.

Golf-Koepka says he loves his driver after DeChambeau's equipment issues

Brooks Koepka appeared to take a subtle dig at Bryson DeChambeau in the latest round of their feud, when he said he "loves his driver" in the wake of his fellow American's faux pas over equipment issues at the British Open. The tension between world number eight Koepka and number six DeChambeau provided an interesting sub-plot before the event and matters escalated after DeChambeau apologised on Thursday for comments he made about his own driver.

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.

Exclusive: Olympics-Athletics-Bolt sees only tough times in Tokyo for Jamaica's men

Usain Bolt is disappointed with how Jamaican men's sprinting has developed since he retired and predicts his compatriots will find it tough in Tokyo after his glorious domination of the last three Olympics. With Bolt leading the way in his own inimitable style, Jamaica won all nine men's track sprint finals in Beijing, London and Rio -- although they later lost their 2008 4x100m gold medals after Nesta Carter failed a dope test.

Olympics-Basketball-Anxiety lifts for Cambage after withdrawal decision

Australia's Liz Cambage has spoken of her feelings of relief after withdrawing from her country's women's basketball squad for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. The 29-year-old pulled out of the Opals squad citing mental health issues ahead of the team's departure from Las Vegas, where they have been completing their pre-Games preparations.

Olympics-First COVID case found at athletes' village, stoking fears ahead of Games

Tokyo Olympics organisers said on Saturday a person has tested positive for COVID-19 at the athletes' village, the first case at a site where most competitors will be staying, raising new doubts over promises of a "safe and secure" Games. The organisers confirmed that a visitor from abroad who is involved in organising the Games had tested positive during a routine test on Friday. The person's nationality was not revealed due to privacy concerns.