Sports News Roundup: Hamilton takes controversial eighth home British GP win; Tennis-Injured Berrettini latest to join Tokyo exodus and more

The world number eight had his left thigh bandaged during his defeat by top-ranked Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the final of the grasscourt Grand Slam earlier this month. Olympics-First competitors in athletes' village infected with COVID-19 Tokyo Olympics organisers on Sunday reported the first COVID-19 cases among competitors residing in the athletes' village, as its population swells ahead of the start of the pandemic-hit Games next week.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Pirates sign No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed catcher Henry Davis, the No. 1 overall pick in last week's 2021 Major League Baseball Draft. The 21-year-old Davis, who played for the University of Louisville, received a $6.5 million signing bonus, according to MLB Network.

Motor racing-Hamilton takes controversial eighth home British GP win

Lewis Hamilton won his home British Grand Prix for a record-extending eighth time on Sunday despite a 10-second penalty for a controversial first lap collision that sent Red Bull rival Max Verstappen crashing out of the race. The Mercedes driver, now only eight points behind Verstappen after 10 races, passed Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for the lead with two laps to go as a capacity 140,000 crowd rose to cheer him.

Tennis-Injured Berrettini latest to join Tokyo exodus

Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini of Italy has pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics due to a thigh injury, the 25-year-old said on Sunday. The world number eight had his left thigh bandaged during his defeat by top-ranked Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the final of the grasscourt Grand Slam earlier this month.

Olympics-First competitors in athletes' village infected with COVID-19

Tokyo Olympics organisers on Sunday reported the first COVID-19 cases among competitors residing in the athletes' village, as its population swells ahead of the start of the pandemic-hit Games next week. Two athletes from the same country and competing in the same sport staying in the village in the Harumi waterfront district tested positive for the virus, organisers said without providing further details.

NBA-Milwaukee edge Phoenix to grab 3-2 NBA Finals lead

The surging Milwaukee Bucks took control of the NBA Finals with a 123-119 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Saturday to move a win away from ending one lengthy championship drought and extending another. After dropping the first two games of the series the Bucks have roared back to life and after hanging on in a wild Game Five finish, now lead the best-of-seven NBA Finals 3-2.

MLB roundup: Pirates win on Jacob Stallings' walk-off grand slam

Jacob Stallings' two-out grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a 9-7 walk-off win over the visiting New York Mets. With the Mets leading 7-5, reliever Edwin Diaz (3-4) hit Ke'Bryan Hayes and walked Bryan Reynolds. After Ben Gamel struck out, John Nogowski's infield single loaded the bases. Gregory Polanco struck out, but Stallings hit his eighth homer of the season, a shot to left field, to end it.

Wild re-sign F Joseph Cramarossa to two-year, two-way contract

The Minnesota Wild re-signed forward Joseph Cramarossa to a two-year, two-way contract on Sunday. The deal announced by general manager Bill Guerin is for $750,000 in the NHL in both 2021-22 and 2022-23 and for $170,000 and $182,500, respectively, at the AHL level.

Golf-Morikawa closing in on British Open triumph

American debutant Collin Morikawa seized control of the British Open as he took a four-shot lead into the back nine of the final round at a sun-baked Royal St George's on Sunday. The 24-year-old world number four began the day a stroke behind South African Louis Oosthuizen but, while others faltered, he played impeccably over the first nine holes.

Olympics-Athletics-'I'm a silent killer': Bromell stalks 100m rivals in Tokyo

Athletes in the Olympic 100 metres are known for their big personalities, radiating the confidence that comes with being the fastest men on Earth, but American sprinter Trayvon Bromell is ready to let his feet do the talking in Tokyo. Humble and hungry, Bromell's unflappable nature will serve him well at the Games as he fights for retired Olympic champion Usain Bolt's throne.

Rallying-Rovanpera becomes youngest ever WRC winner

Toyota's Kalle Rovanpera became the youngest ever winner of a world rally championship event on Sunday with victory in Estonia. The 20-year-old Finn, whose father Harri was also a WRC race winner, beat Hyundai's Irish driver Craig Breen by 59.9 seconds with Belgian Thierry Neuville finishing third for Hyundai.