Sports News Roundup: Griner, Gray top picks in WNBA All-Star draft; Taylor to fly 5,000 miles to take one jump at U.S. meet

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Swimming: Dressel delivers message with year's fastest 100 free

Caeleb Dressel showed no signs of slowing down at the world swimming championships on Wednesday after the American delivered the year's fastest time in the 100 meters freestyle heats. Dressel, who two years ago matched Michael Phelps' record of seven world titles at a single championships, has already pocketed gold in the 4x100 relay and the 50 butterfly in Gwangju and there will be plenty more opportunities to add to his haul.

Ewan claims second stage win as Thomas takes minor tumble

Australia's Caleb Ewan claimed his second victory in this year's Tour de France when he prevailed in a bunch sprint at the end of a crash-hit 16th stage on Tuesday. The Lotto Soudal rider beat Italian Elia Viviani and Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen, who took second and third place, respectively at the end of a 177-km ride around Nimes as temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius (104°F).

NBA notebook: Lillard, DeRozan join Team USA exodus

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan became the seventh and eighth players to withdraw from the Team USA roster ahead of this summer's FIBA World Cup, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris and Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal pulled out on Monday, joining Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum and Houston Rockets guards James Harden and Eric Gordon.

Swimming: Scott returns to pool after podium controversy

Britain's Duncan Scott said he was unaware he had been issued a warning by swimming's governing body FINA over his refusal to shake Sun Yang's hand at the medal ceremony for the 200 freestyle on Tuesday. Sun is swimming under a cloud in Gwangju with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) set to hear a doping case against him in September and his presence at the world championships in South Korea has been the source of controversy.

MLB notebook: Scherzer set to return Thursday

Washington Nationals ace right-hander Max Scherzer is set to return from the 10-day injured list to start Thursday against the visiting Colorado Rockies, manager Dave Martinez told reporters Tuesday. Scherzer (9-5, 2.30 ERA) experienced soreness in his middle back after he last pitched July 6 against the Kansas City Royals. He was diagnosed with inflammation in the bursa under his right shoulder and skipped the All-Star Game before going on the IL on July 13.

Dodger Stadium to undergo $100 million renovation

The National League's second-oldest ballpark is getting a nine-figure facelift. The Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled plans Tuesday for a $100-million renovation to Dodger Stadium that includes a new center-field plaza, elevators and bridges connecting the outfield pavilions to the main stadium, and a new sound system.

NHL notebook: Predators sign F Sissons to seven-year deal

The Nashville Predators signed forward Colton Sissons to a seven-year, $20 million contract on Tuesday. The Predators avoided arbitration and locked up the 25-year-old through the 2025-26 season. Sissons set career highs with 15 goals and 30 points in 75 games in 2018-19.

Taylor to fly 5,000 miles to take one jump at U.S. meet

Olympic and world champion Christian Taylor will do more flying than jumping this week. The five times triple jump gold medalist will be in the air for about 5,000 miles (7,900 km) on Thursday so he can take one jump at the U.S. championships/world trials in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday.

NFL notebook: Chiefs set to welcome back Hill

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reed is looking forward to seeing Tyreek Hill in training camp on Saturday. Reid told reporters on Tuesday that the Pro Bowl receiver/returner will be welcome when he shows despite an offseason of turmoil. The NFL investigated child-abuse allegations against Hill before announcing Friday that he didn't violate the league's personal-conduct policy.

Griner, Gray top picks in WNBA All-Star draft

The Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner and the Los Angeles Sparks' Chelsea Gray were the first two players selected Tuesday in the WNBA All-Star Game draft. Team captains Elena Delle Donne of the Washington Mystics and A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces took turns making selections to fill out their 10-player rosters, with Delle Donne going first to pick the All-Starters because she was the leading vote-getter in fan balloting.