Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Tennis-Djokovic faces Evans test at Wimbledon, Rybakina takes on Sakkari

The second round of Wimbledon continues on Thursday, with Novak Djokovic resuming his hunt for an eighth crown when he meets Dan Evans, while 2022 champion Elena Rybakina faces Maria Sakkari. TOP MEN'S MATCH: DAN EVANS V NOVAK DJOKOVIC

Tennis-Keys stays on course for rare Australian Open-Wimbledon double

There is nothing flashy about Madison Keys, but she knows how to get the job done and that priceless quality was on display as she eased past Olga Danilovic 6-4 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the Wimbledon third round. The Australian Open champion is on the hunt for further Grand Slam glory at the All England Club and could become the first woman since the great Serena Williams to win those two majors in the same season.

2026 OL Tommy Tofi commits to Oregon

Four-star offensive lineman Tommy Tofi committed to Oregon's 2026 class on Wednesday, just two days after decommitting from his home-area Cal. From Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco, the 6-foot-6, 330-pound Tofi is ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 7 interior offensive lineman in the nation.

Golf-Bradley names Woodland as fifth US Ryder Cup vice captain

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley on Wednesday has named Gary Woodland as the fifth and final vice captain of his team who will try to reclaim the trophy from Europe this year at Bethpage Black in New York. The 41-year-old Woodland, who counts the 2019 U.S. Open among his four wins on the PGA Tour, joins previously appointed Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker on Bradley's staff.

MLB roundup: George Springer's 2 HRs, 7 RBIs lift Jays past Yankees

George Springer hit a grand slam and a solo homer and collected a career-high seven RBIs Tuesday afternoon as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting New York Yankees 12-5 on Canada Day. Andres Gimenez added a three-run homer for the Blue Jays, who have won the opening two of a four-game series. Toronto moved within one game of the first-place Yankees in the American League East.

On verge of $240M deal, surgery next for Grizzlies All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a turf toe injury, but the team appears confident enough to forge ahead on a massive contract extension with the 25-year-old. The Grizzlies said Jackson is expected to make a full recovery on the injury he sustained while participating in offseason basketball activities.

Tennis-Norrie returns to favourite Wimbledon stage to stun Tiafoe

Britain's Cameron Norrie returned to his favourite patch of Wimbledon turf to stun American 12th seed Frances Tiafoe and reach the third round with a 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-5 win on Wednesday. Court One might lack the aura of the All England Club's historic Centre Court, but Norrie loves it, having won three matches there during his semi-final run in 2022.

Bills No. 1 pick Maxwell Hairston named in lawsuit

Buffalo Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston is being sued by a woman who claims he sexually assaulted her in 2021 when he was an early enrollee at Kentucky. Hairston, 21, was the Bills' first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft in April, taken No. 30 overall.

NHL players officially to take part in 2026 Olympics

National Hockey League players will take part in the Winter Olympics in 2026 for the first time in 12 years. In a meeting Wednesday at the International Olympic Committee headquarters in Switzerland, representatives from the NHL, the players association and the International Ice Hockey Federation executed an agreement confirming the players' participation next winter in Italy.

Tennis-Wimbledon day three

Highlights of the third day at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Wednesday (times GMT): 1510 NORRIE DOWNS TIAFOE

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