Sports News Roundup: Kerber reaches semi-finals; Yanks continue HR streak

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

U.S. Soccer agrees to mediation with women's team over pay, gender discrimination: WSJ

The U.S. Soccer Federation has reached a tentative agreement for mediation with the women's national team to resolve complaints in a lawsuit over equal pay with the men's team, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. U.S. Soccer's lawyers in a letter on Monday agreed to participate in mediation after the ongoing women's World Cup concludes on July 7, the Journal said, citing people familiar with the situation.

A's RHP Montas suspended 80 games for PED use

Oakland Athletics right-hander Frankie Montas was suspended 80 games without pay on Friday after testing positive for Ostarine in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment program. Ostarine is a performance-enhancing substance that helps prevent muscle wasting while improving stamina and fitness.

Hannah enjoys rub of the green en route to Women's PGA lead

Australian Hannah Green pitched in from 60 yards to save par early in her second round en route to a four-shot clubhouse lead at the Women's PGA Championship in Chaska, Minnesota on Friday. Green's unlikely save at her third hole, the par-four 12th, came after she had hit her second shot into a hazard she barely knew existed at Hazeltine National.

Bad boy Kyrgios brings electricity to tennis, says McEnroe

Few former players are perhaps better qualified to try and fathom the inner workings of volatile Australian Nick Kyrgios than the original "superbrat" John McEnroe but even the American great struggles to figure him out. Kyrgios, 24, found himself in hot water again at Queen's Club this week where he ranted against umpires, line judges, photographers and even fans. He was given a $17,500 fine for several counts of unsportsmanlike conduct.

Judge to bat leadoff in his return to Yankees

The New York Yankees will waste little time in getting Aaron Judge back to action Friday night, batting the slugger in the leadoff spot as he returns to the active roster. Judge has been out of action since he was placed on the injured list April 21 with a left oblique strain. He had five home runs over his first 73 at-bats of the season, while batting .288.

Report: Saints WR Thomas seeks $22 million per year

New Orleans receiver Michael Thomas is reportedly seeking an average annual salary of $22 million, about $4 million more than the Saints' latest offer. Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com reported the sizable gap in the ongoing contract negotiations on Friday, adding that nothing would be resolved soon as Thomas is currently in Europe.

American fans in France hope for Women's World Cup 'Tour de Four'

They're calling it the "Tour de Four". Thousands of exuberant U.S. soccer fans have descended on France for the Women's World Cup, soaking up the sights and sounds of Paris and other cities while reveling in the electric performances of the Stars and Stripes team.

Kerber reaches semi-final in Mallorca

Reigning Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber continued her build-up to the grasscourt Grand Slam as she beat sixth seed Caroline Garcia 6-3 7-6(5) to reach the semi-finals of the Mallorca Open on Friday. The 31-year-old German, seeking a first title of the year, again showed no sign of the ankle injury that dogged her claycourt season as she ended Garcia's seven-match winning run.

Rangers 3B Cabrera suspended four games for tossing equipment

Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera was suspended four games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing equipment from the dugout toward umpire Bill Miller during the sixth inning game of Thursday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Joe Torre, Major League Baseball's chief baseball officer, made the announcement. Cabrera indicated he would appeal the decision, and the Rangers released a lineup for Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox that listed Cabrera batting sixth and playing third base.

MLB roundup: Yanks continue HR streak, down Astros

Gary Sanchez, Gleyber Torres and DJ LeMahieu homered in the bottom of the fourth inning as the New York Yankees connected for the 23rd consecutive game and recorded a 10-6 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night at Yankee Stadium in the opener of a four-game series. Edwin Encarnacion added his league-leading 23rd homer by hitting a two-run drive in the seventh, as the Yankees won their sixth straight.