Reuters Sports News Summary

The fourth seed won her first title this year, and had little trouble seeing off the third seed in what is Collins' final season on the tour. MLB roundup: Juan Soto homers in return to SD; Yanks roll Carlos Rodon tossed six-plus shutout innings Friday night and Juan Soto homered in his return to San Diego as the New York Yankees scored an 8-0 win.

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Tennis-Osaka hopes dedication to clay pays off at Roland Garros

Naomi Osaka said she was encouraged by her progress on clay in the run up to the French Open, as the four-time Grand Slam winner eyes an elusive trophy on tennis' slowest surface since returning from a 15-month maternity break. Former world number one Osaka, who returned to action in January, has had huge success on hard courts thanks to her explosive baseline game, but the 26-year-old from Japan has usually struggled on clay.

Tennis-Keys eases to Strasbourg title in straight-sets win over Collins

Madison Keys strolled to a 6-1 6-2 win over fellow-American Danielle Collins to win the Strasbourg International on Saturday, continuing her good form on clay going into the French Open. The fourth seed won her first title this year, and had little trouble seeing off the third seed in what is Collins' final season on the tour.

MLB roundup: Juan Soto homers in return to SD; Yanks roll

Carlos Rodon tossed six-plus shutout innings Friday night and Juan Soto homered in his return to San Diego as the New York Yankees scored an 8-0 win. Rodon (6-2) allowed three hits and three walks, striking out two. Two relievers finished the shutout as New York won in its first visit to Petco Park since 2016.

PGA Tour player Grayson Murray dies - PGA tour

Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died on Saturday, a day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, the PGA said in a statement. American Murray, who was 30, won his most recent title at this year's Sony Open and had pulled out of the Charles Schwab tournament during the second round citing an illness.

Tennis-Nadal says 2024 may not be his last French Open, ahead of Zverev showdown

Fourteen-time French Open champion Rafa Nadal said there was still a chance this year's tournament in Paris may not be his last, in comments ahead of his tough opener against fourth seed Alexander Zverev. The Spaniard, who turns 38 next month, skipped last year's tournament due to a hip injury that needed surgery and has said he expects to retire at the end of 2024.

Tennis-Djokovic worried about French Open title defence

World number one Novak Djokovic said he does not consider himself a favourite ahead of his title defence at the French Open, which begins with a first-round match against local hope Pierre-Hugues Herbert on Sunday. Djokovic's barren run ahead of Roland Garros continued as the 24-times Grand Slam winner was beaten 6-4 0-6 6-1 by Tomas Machac in the Geneva Open semi-finals on Friday, weeks after losing heavily to Alejandro Tabilo in Rome.

Soccer-Copa America to feature its first female referees

Next month's Copa America will be the first edition of the continental men's football tournament to have female referees, South America's soccer governing body (CONMEBOL) said on Friday. Copa America, which runs from June 20 to July 14 hosted by the United States, will have a total of 101 match officials, including eight women.

Braves call up RHP Jimmy Herget, option RHP Darius Vines

The Atlanta Braves called up Jimmy Herget for the first time since he was acquired in a trade earlier this month and optioned fellow right-hander Darius Vines to Triple-A Gwinnett. Herget, 30, was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels earlier this season and traded to the Braves for cash considerations on May 2. In 16 appearances at both Triple-A Salt Lake and Gwinnett, he was 1-2 with a 3.93 ERA.

ATP roundup: Casper Ruud wins twice to take Geneva title

Second-seeded Casper Ruud recorded a pair of victories on Saturday to capture his third Gonet Geneva Open title in four years in Switzerland. Ruud advanced to the final with a 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4) win over Italian Flavio Cobolli to complete a match delayed on Friday because of heavy rain. The 25-year-old Norwegian returned less than three hours later to capture his 12th ATP Tour trophy, courtesy of a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic.

Veteran C Billy Price (blood clot) announces retirement

Former first-round draft pick Billy Price announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday morning due to the potential of complications from a blood clot. Price, a center, last played in the league with the Arizona Cardinals during the 2022 season.

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