Sports News Roundup: Shohei Ohtani hits two homers, fans 10; Red Bull ready for a celebration at scenic Spielberg and more

"Kristen Faulkner was hit by a car whilst out training in California recently and sustained a small fracture to her knee," the team wrote in a statement on Twitter. Soccer-Lehmann most influential women's player on Instagram ahead of World Cup Switzerland's Alisha Lehmann, arguably as well known for her social media presence as her prowess on the pitch, is the top Instagram influencer heading to the Women's World Cup, according to Nielsen Sports, amassing 13.5 million followers to pass American Alex Morgan in the last year.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Gymnastics-Biles to return to competition in August after two-year hiatus

Four times Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles will return to competition in early August at the U.S. Classic in Chicago, USA Gymnastics said on Wednesday, in what will be her first event since the Tokyo Games in 2021. The 26-year-old will take part in the single-day event on Aug. 5 having been out of action for the past two years following her withdrawal from several events in Tokyo.

Cycling-Faulkner doubt for Tour de France Femmes after road accident

American rider Kristen Faulkner suffered a fractured knee after being hit by a car during training in California, her team Jayco AlUla said on Wednesday, putting in doubt her participation in Tour de France Femmes. "Kristen Faulkner was hit by a car whilst out training in California recently and sustained a small fracture to her knee," the team wrote in a statement on Twitter.

Soccer-Lehmann most influential women's player on Instagram ahead of World Cup

Switzerland's Alisha Lehmann, arguably as well known for her social media presence as her prowess on the pitch, is the top Instagram influencer heading to the Women's World Cup, according to Nielsen Sports, amassing 13.5 million followers to pass American Alex Morgan in the last year. "The soccer players participating at World Cup 2023 are not only exceptional sportswomen but also social media powerhouses, capable of driving impactful conversations and fostering genuine connections with their followers," Jon Stainer, Nielsen's global managing director, said in a statement.

Soccer-Lisbon to host 2025 Women's Champions League final

The 2025 Women's Champions League final will be played at Lisbon's Estadio Jose Alvalade, European soccer's governing body UEFA said on Wednesday. UEFA's executive committee also decided that the Greek capital of Athens and the Polish city of Wroclaw would stage the Europa Conference League Final in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

Golf-'I gained a friend back,' says Garcia after rekindling with McIlroy

Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy have reconciled and rekindled their friendship after the pair had fallen out last year following the former's switch to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, the Spaniard said on Wednesday. McIlroy had said in September that his relationship with some of his former Ryder Cup team mates was damaged by their decision to join the breakaway circuit, and the latter led to biting remarks between the two in public.

Motor racing-Red Bull ready for a celebration at scenic Spielberg

Red Bull are ready for a homecoming party as they celebrate 100 wins in Formula One with a sellout crowd at the first Austrian Grand Prix since the death last October of the team's billionaire owner Dietrich Mateschitz. Max Verstappen, Red Bull's runaway leader and winner of six of eight races so far this season as he heads for his third championship in a row, will be favourite to make it 101 at Spielberg on Sunday.

MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani hits two homers, fans 10

Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs, struck out 10 in 6 1/3 innings and lifted the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif. Ohtani finished 3-for-3 with a walk in four plate appearances. He took a shutout into the seventh inning before exiting with a cracked fingernail. Ohtani (7-3) wound up charged with one run on four hits and two walks.

Soccer-US women's team to receive courage award for equal pay fight

The U.S. women's national soccer team will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at next month's ESPYs in recognition of their fight for equal pay with their male counterparts, ESPN said on Wednesday. The award, which is given to an individual or group in the sporting world that makes a difference beyond the field of play, will be presented on July 12, before the women's squad kick off their bid for a third consecutive World Cup title on July 22.

Olympics-Brisbane 2032's long lead-in a double-edged sword

The long lead-in to the Brisbane 2032 Summer Games is a blessing and a curse, local organisers said on Wednesday before they held the first of what will be many meetings over the next nine years with Olympic chiefs. While most modern Olympics have had seven years from winning hosting rights to opening ceremony, Brisbane had a big headstart after being awarded Australia's third Summer Games back in 2021.

Cricket-Just Stop Oil protesters halt second Ashes test

The first morning of the second Ashes test at Lord's was interrupted when two Just Stop Oil protesters ran on to the ground and scattered orange powder on the outfield, before one was carried off by England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow. After the first over on Wednesday bowled by England's James Anderson to Australia batsman David Warner, the men emerged from the stands and moved towards the square, releasing the powder before being tackled by security staff and players.