Sports Roundup: Federer at Roland Garros; Law's LPGA win; Finland's Ice Hockey title

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

MLB roundup: Twins hit two more HRs, win sixth straight

Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario each hit three-run home runs, and Jake Odorizzi allowed one hit over 5 1/3 innings to lead the Minnesota Twins to their sixth straight victory, a 7-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. Odorizzi (7-2) walked one and struck out nine, including the last four batters he faced, to pick up his seventh win in his past eight starts. It also marked the fifth time in his past six starts that he didn't allow a run.

Federer enjoying 'outsider' tag on Roland Garros return

Roger Federer counts himself as an "outsider" for the French Open title this year and says he is not merely trying to temper expectations on his return to the clay-court Grand Slam following a four-year absence. The 37-year-old, whose previous appearance at Roland Garros came in 2015, beat Italy's Lorenzo Sonego 6-2 6-4 6-4 on Sunday in his first match back on the red clay in Paris to ease into the second round.

Law goes crackers for first LPGA win

On course for her maiden LPGA Tour victory on Sunday, Bronte Law's final round at the Pure Silk Championship started to go pear-shaped at the turn as searing heat sapped her strength and her swing started to fail her. Thankfully, crackers saved the day.

MLB notebook: Pirates calling up top pitching prospect

The Pittsburgh Pirates will call up right-handed prospect Mitch Keller ahead of their doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Keller, the Pirates' top pitching prospect, has gone 5-0 with a 3.45 ERA over nine starts for Triple-A Indianapolis this season and was scheduled to start for that club in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday. Keller, 23, will start the second game in Cincinnati, the Pirates announced in a tweet on Sunday.

Soccer: the U.S. beats Mexico 3-0 in women's World Cup warm-up

The U.S. wrapped up their preparations for the women's World Cup on Sunday with a 3-0 win over Mexico on a sweltering day in New Jersey. The U.S., who will go to France undefeated since January, struggled for much of the game against a resolute Mexican side but scored two late goals to put a more convincing sheen on the scoreline.

Pagenaud holds off Rossi to win Indianapolis 500

Simon Pagenaud steered clear of trouble on the track and in the pits, then out-duelled Alexander Rossi in a final lap shootout to win the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday and give team owner Roger Penske a second consecutive victory in the "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing". The win might have saved the charismatic Frenchman's job with rumours circulating up and down pit lane that Pagenaud's seat with powerhouse Team Penske was in jeopardy.

Nadal begins the quest for 12th Roland Garros title

Defending champion Rafa Nadal begins his French Open campaign on Monday, seeking his 12th title and 18th Grand Slam while looking to dismiss any doubts about his form after three consecutive semi-final exits in the run-up to Roland Garros. Three different players ousted the Spaniard in clay court tournaments in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid before he roared back to his best to beat world number one Novak Djokovic in the final in Rome.

Cavs owner Gilbert hospitalized with stroke-like symptoms

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert was hospitalized early Sunday morning in Detroit after he experienced stroke-like symptoms. Quicken Loans, the company Gilbert founded, announced the news in a statement late Sunday, saying Gilbert "received immediate medical attention and is currently recovering comfortably."

Na wins by four in Texas to claim third PGA victory

Kevin Na figured it was time to add his name to the wall of champions at Colonial Country Club and, making birdies early and late, made the thought come true with a four-stroke victory over Tony Finau in the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas on Sunday. The South Korean-born American rattled off four birdies in his first eight holes, then after Finau pulled within two shots, Na sank two more birdies, including one at the last, to shoot a four-under-par 66 at the Fort Worth layout where he has often had low rounds but never won.

Ice Hockey: Finland stuns Canada 3-1 to win the third world title

Finland completed a fairytale world championship after they came from behind to beat favourites Canada 3-1 and clinch their third gold medal in an absorbing final on Sunday. The Finns, who beat the Canadians by the same score in their opening group-stage match, were underdogs in all three knockout stage games but they defied the odds to shock 2018 champions Sweden, Russia and Canada en route to the title.