Sports Highlights: Injuries, Incredible Performances, and Contract Talks

Catch up on the latest sports news: Caitlin Clark injures her ankle, Yu Darvish secures his 200th professional win, Brian Battie remains critical after a shooting, thrilling NBA and golf updates, speculations on Trevor Lawrence's contract, and more. Stay informed with the key happenings in the world of sports.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Caitlin Clark hurts left ankle, exits Fever-Sun game

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark limped off the court with an apparent left ankle injury in the second quarter of Monday's game against the visiting Connecticut Sun. Clark missed the rest of the quarter but was back on the court to begin the second half.

MLB roundup: Padres rout Braves as Yu Darvish earns 200th pro win

Yu Darvish pitched seven shutout innings, extending his scoreless streak to 25 innings, and earned his 200th professional victory on Sunday as the visiting San Diego Padres hammered the Atlanta Braves 9-1. he 107th win in the major leagues for Darvish, who won 93 times in Japan. Hiroki Huroda (203) and Hideo Nomo (201) also won 200 games between the major leagues and Japan.

Auburn RB Brian Battie critical after shooting; brother killed

Auburn kick returner and running back Brian Battie remains in critical condition after a shooting early Saturday morning in Florida that claimed the life of his brother, Tommie Battie IV. Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze said Monday that Brian Battie had a "setback" Sunday night and that he remains on a ventilator.

Plenty of offense on tap as Celtics, Pacers meet in East finals

Based on past performance, it's unlikely that generating good offense will be a problem for either team when the Indiana Pacers visit the Boston Celtics for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night. Sixth-seeded Indiana led the NBA in scoring during the regular season, when it averaged 123.3 points per game. Top-seeded Boston averaged 120.6 points per contest in the regular season, which ranked No. 2.

Golf-DeChambeau empties tank but comes up short at PGA Championship

Bryson DeChambeau delivered an incredible show during the final round of the PGA Championship on Sunday and while he came up short he left Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, confident he will get another shot at major glory. DeChambeau started preparing for a playoff after his birdie putt at 18 trickled in for a seven-under-par 64 that matched the low round of the day and brought him to 20 under on the week.

Jags coach on Trevor Lawrence extension: Sooner the better

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said Monday that talks on a long-term contract extension for franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence are ongoing, adding "hopefully it gets done" sooner rather than later. Lawrence is set to play this season for $5.6 million and the Jags picked up his fifth-year option for 2025, which would pay him $25.6 million, barring an extension. Lawrence is expected to join the $50 million club, whenever the deal gets done.

Soccer-Nothing set in stone for Copa America roster, says US coach

Veterans Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie headline the United States' 27-man training camp roster ahead of Copa America but coach Gregg Berhalter said on Monday that nothing was set in stone for the tournament. The United States host Colombia on June 8 and five-times world champions Brazil on June 12 for a pair of friendlies, before Copa America kicks off on home soil on June 20.

Golf-'Island shot' helps KJ Choi set South Korean record on 54th birthday

Former world number five KJ Choi became the oldest golfer to win a tournament on the Korean PGA Tour (KPGA) at the weekend, when he prevailed on the second playoff hole at the SK Telecom Open on his 54th birthday. Sunday's victory broke a 12-year drought on his home tour for Choi, who won eight titles on the PGA Tour between 2002 and 2011 and was heading straight back to Texas on Monday to resume life on the U.S. senior tour.

Mets demote Edwin Diaz, opt for closer by committee

The New York Mets quietly demoted Edwin Diaz from his bullpen role, instead opting for a closer-by-committee approach while the struggling right-hander regains his confidence. Diaz's role was described as "fluid" prior to Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins, a game the Mets won 7-3. He did not appear in the game after blowing a four-run lead in the ninth inning on Saturday, a 10-9 loss in 10 innings to the Marlins.

MLB roundup: Rafael Devers pushes HR streak to 6, Red Sox top Rays

Rafael Devers set a Red Sox franchise record for consecutive games with a home run in Boston's series-opening 5-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night in St. Petersburg, Fla. In the fourth inning, the third baseman wrote himself into the Red Sox record book with an opposite-field, two-run shot to left on a 97-mph four-seam fastball from Taj Bradley (1-2) for a 3-0 lead.