Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Darling stands by slur allegation against Dykstra

Former New York Mets pitcher Ron Darling on Tuesday stood by the allegation he made in his new book that Lenny Dykstra shouted racial slurs at a Boston Red Sox pitcher in the 1986 World Series. Darling went on the ESPN radio show "Golic and Wingo" to reassert his claim that Dykstra, his former teammate, hurled racial insults at Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd prior to his first at-bat of Game 3 of the World Series. Morant joins Duke's Williamson, Barrett on All-American team

Freshmen Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett of Duke headline the 2019 college basketball All-American team announced Tuesday. Murray State guard Ja Morant, Tennessee forward Grant Williams and Michigan State point guard Cassius Winston round out the team. Soccer: Equal pay still a stretch for French women

Women's soccer has been developing rapidly in France but Frenchwomen do not believe they are in a position to ask for the same financial treatment as the men even though their American counterparts have filed an equal pay lawsuit. France, fourth in the FIFA women's world rankings, are among the favorites for this year's World Cup on home soil, but they are still trailing the U.S., the three-times world champions. USWNT gets 'equal pay' bump from LUNA Bar

LUNA Bar said Tuesday it will pay the 23 members of the U.S. 2019 Women's World Cup squad $31,250 each to make up for the disparity in roster bonuses awarded to the men's team. "We knew we had to do something. And do it now," the food company said in a statement. "And let's be clear, this isn't about bravery and determination -- which they rock in abundance. Or even about the money. It's simply because, well, they deserve it." Report: Patriots, DE Bennett agree to reworked contract

The New England Patriots and newly acquired Michael Bennett agreed on a reworked contract that gives the defensive lineman a raise heading into the 2019 season, ESPN reported Tuesday. The base value of the final two years of Bennett's contract increases from $15.7 million to $16.75 million and includes a $4 million signing bonus, according to the report. Bennett, 33, will earn $3 million this season with $1.5 million in per-game roster bonuses. Bennett stands to earn a base of $7 million in 2020. Report: Nets finalizing extensions for coach Atkinson, staff

The Brooklyn Nets are nearing contract extensions for head coach Kenny Atkinson and his staff, ESPN reported Tuesday. The Nets are 39-39 ahead of Wednesday's game against Toronto and vying for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2015. They're currently the No. 7 seed with four games to play in a season in which they weren't predicted to be very competitive. Broncos CB Harris a no-show at workouts

The Denver Broncos began their offseason workout program Tuesday without Pro Bowl cornerback Chris Harris Jr. The conditioning program is voluntary, but Harris' absence is noteworthy because the eight-year veteran has never previously skipped a voluntary workout. Doping: Marathon organizers invest heavily in 'intelligent' testing

The organizers of six of the world's most prestigious marathon races are spending a six-figure sum on an "intelligent", targeted anti-doping program in an attempt to root out cheats. The Abbott World Marathon Majors, which groups six of the world's best-known races, says the lucrative rewards on offer in road racing make it especially vulnerable to doping. Georgia, Florida State agree to home-and-home series

The Georgia Bulldogs and Florida State Seminoles have agreed to a home-and-home series in 2027 and 2028, Florida State announced Tuesday. The Seminoles will host Georgia in Tallahassee on Sept. 4, 2027; the Bulldogs will host the second game on Sept. 16, 2028 in Athens. The game in 2027 will mark the first time the two schools have played in the regular season since 1965, a game won by FSU. Murray returns to court after hip surgery

Andy Murray has returned to a tennis court two months after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery. Murray, who has not played competitively since his first round exit at the Australian Open in January, said last month he could possibly play at Wimbledon as he was now pain free after the surgery.