Sports News Roundup: Rays walk off after Yankees' rally; Gauff faces toughest challenge at Wimbledon

Sports News Roundup: Rays walk off after Yankees' rally; Gauff faces toughest challenge at Wimbledon
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Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Gauff faces toughest challenge at Wimbledon as Halep awaits

American teenager Cori 'Coco' Gauff has captured the hearts of fans with her dream run to Wimbledon's fourth round but a stern examination awaits in the form of seventh seed Simona Halep on Monday. The 15-year-old's popularity has soared off the charts in a memorable week at the All England Club, with organizers also recognizing her potential to grab attention and giving her a Centre Court match-up in the third round.

Report: Milano, Greer arrested on assault charges

Two NHL players face assault charges following their arrest early Sunday in Manhattan, the New York Post reported. Sonny Milano of the Columbus Blue Jackets and A.J. Greer of the Colorado Avalanche allegedly assaulted a 28-year-old man in a dispute over a bar bill at 1 Oak, a nightclub in the Chelsea neighborhood, police sources told the newspaper.

MLB roundup: Rays walk off after Yankees' rally

Travis d'Arnaud hit a game-winning homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays overcame blowing a late lead and edged the New York Yankees 4-3 in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Saturday. The Rays were one strike away from getting the win in the top of the inning, but left-hander Colin Poche allowed a game-tying homer to Aaron Hicks. Poche (2-1) blew his first career save attempt but kept the game tied by striking out Gary Sanchez.

Americans descend on Lyon hoping to witness 'Tour de Four'

Americans on scooters, Americans in cafes, Americans in bars, Americans draped in flags and George Washington wigs, Americans in starred bandanas and cowboy hats, all red, white and blue, filled Lyon on Sunday ready to celebrate a fourth World Cup. First, the 11 American women on the pitch need to beat the Netherlands in the final instalment of a quest some fans are calling the Tour de Four.

Martens starts for Netherlands in World Cup final against U.S

Forward Lieke Martens was named in the starting lineup for the Netherlands in their women's World Cup final against holders the United States on Sunday. Martens, the 2017 world player of the year, aggravated a toe injury celebrating her late penalty winner against Japan in the last 16 and has been in and out of training since.

Unstoppable Kvitova faces Konta test in Wimbledon fourth round

Double Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova began this year's tournament with questions over her fitness due to a niggling left forearm injury but the gutsy Czech has cast all doubts aside with a series of ruthless displays to march into the second week. The 29-year-old missed the French Open and the Birmingham Classic due to the problem but has stormed into the last 16 at Wimbledon for the first time since her 2014 triumph and faces local favorite Johanna Konta on Monday.

Indians confirm Carrasco's leukemia diagnosis

The Cleveland Indians confirmed Sunday that right-hander Carlos Carrasco has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia and is receiving treatment. Carrasco, who last pitched on May 30, revealed the news Friday night during an excerpt of an interview that aired on CDN 37 in the Dominican Republic. The full interview is expected to air Sunday.

'Big Three' in ominous form as Wimbledon moves into second week

The 'Big Three' of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic head into the second week of Wimbledon carrying the flag for the men's game after a number of young upstarts failed to live up to their potential on the grandest stage. The trio, with 14 Wimbledon titles between them, have been in blistering form while players such as Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas -- younger men touted to end their hegemony at the majors -- went out with a whimper.

Los Angeles emerges as NBA epicenter as Leonard joins Clips

With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George agreeing to join the Clippers on Friday and the Lakers signing power forward Anthony Davis on Saturday, Los Angeles has emerged as the biggest winner in one of the wildest free agency seasons in recent memory. Leonard shook up the basketball world hours after a powerful earthquake rocked the region when news broke that the Los Angeles native was homeward bound.

Cycling: Teunissen stays in yellow as Jumbo-Visna win Tour time trial

Dutchman Mike Teunissen clung on to the yellow jersey for another day as his Jumbo-Visna team powered to victory in the Tour de France's second stage on Sunday -- a 27.6-km team time trial around the streets of Brussels. It had looked as though Team Ineos, with defending Tour champion Geraint Thomas leading them home, had done enough to lay down an ominous marker, but Jumbo-Visna, the last team to start, obliterated their rivals with a show of power.

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