Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Durant still limited, unlikely to play in games 1-2

Kevin Durant resumed light workouts in his recovery from a calf injury, but the Golden State Warriors are not expecting the All-Star forward to be on the court for the first two games of the NBA Finals in Toronto. Durant's exercise consists of stationary shooting on his own, and head coach Steve Kerr said he's not ready for full team workouts or 5-on-5 play. Raptors offer new challenge, vibe for Warriors

The Toronto Raptors are playing in their first NBA Finals, and that makes the Golden State Warriors' fifth consecutive appearance slightly different. The Warriors will visit the Raptors on Thursday night for Game 1 after playing the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James in the previous four NBA Finals. Raptors' gamble on Leonard pays off with trip to NBA Finals

The Toronto Raptors' gamble to acquire Kawhi Leonard has paid off in the form of maiden trip to the NBA Finals but now comes perhaps the hardest part, knocking off the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors. The trade for Leonard last July was an emotional one as the Raptors had to part with DeMar DeRozan, one of the team's most popular players of all-time, to acquire the two-times defensive player of the year from San Antonio. No sweat for Nadal and Federer, Bertens pulls out

Defending champion Rafael Nadal continued to chomp his way through the French Open draw on Wednesday and Roger Federer also maintained his smooth progress into the third round. It felt like a case of deja vu for Spaniard Nadal, the second seed, as for the second match running he dispatched a German qualifier named Yannick in brutal fashion. NBA talked to Raptors about Drake's sideline conduct

The NBA talked to the Toronto Raptors during the Eastern Conference finals about the behavior of Drake along the sideline, a league spokesman told ESPN. Drake holds a role as global ambassador for the Raptors, and the presence of the Canadian superstar rapper has given added attention to the franchise. Raptors admire Warriors antagonist Green

Draymond Green will not have many fans in the seats when the Golden State Warriors take the floor Thursday in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. He does have a number of admirers in the Toronto Raptors locker room. Semenya files appeal to Swiss Supreme Court

Olympic 800 meters champion Caster Semenya filed an appeal to Switzerland's highest court on Wednesday against rules requiring middle-distance female athletes with a high natural level of testosterone to reduce it via medication. "I am a woman and I am a world-class athlete. The IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) will not drug me or stop me from being who I am," the 28-year-old South African said in a statement after lodging the appeal. Federer feels the love in Paris

If Roger Federer wondered how much he means to the French Open he got his answer after a clinically efficient, yet still eye-catching, second-round win over German Oscar Otte on Wednesday. After closing out his 6-4 6-3 6-4 victory with a signature stroke of magic, a silky backhand drop volley played on the walk from mid-court, the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd rose as one. Kawhi: Here for championship, not fame

Kawhi Leonard loses zero sleep pondering his place in the pantheon of NBA greats. The Toronto Raptors' All-Star is restlessly pursuing only one thing: a championship ring. "I'm not playing the game for (notoriety)," Leonard said at NBA Finals media day Wednesday. Law hopes to show who is boss at U.S. Women's Open

There is nothing like winning the week before a major to boost one's confidence, and Bronte Law is hoping to strike while the iron is hot and complete a quick double at the U.S. Women's Open this week. In her third season on the LPGA Tour, Law is among several young English players making their presence felt in the women's game, and is part of a seven-strong contingent from her nation at Country Club of Charleston.