Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.

Gymnastics-Biles to return to competitors in August after two-year hiatus

Four occasions Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles will return to competitors in early August on the U.S. Classic in Chicago, USA Gymnastics mentioned on Wednesday, in what can be her first occasion because the Tokyo Games in 2021. The 26-year-old will participate within the single-day occasion on Aug. 5 having been out of motion for the previous two years following her withdrawal from a number of occasions in Tokyo.

Tennis-Transition from clay to grass simpler yearly, says Swiatek

Claycourt specialist Iga Swiatek has by no means been past the fourth spherical at Wimbledon however the world primary says the transition to slick grass surfaces is turning into a bit of simpler annually. The Pole warmed up for this yr’s grasscourt Grand Slam by reaching her first quarter-final on the floor on the Bad Homburg Open.

Motor racing-Red Bull prepared for a celebration at scenic Spielberg

Red Bull are prepared for a homecoming occasion as they have a good time 100 wins in Formula One with a sellout crowd on the first Austrian Grand Prix because the dying final October of the group’s billionaire proprietor Dietrich Mateschitz. Max Verstappen, Red Bull’s runaway chief and winner of six of eight races to this point this season as he heads for his third championship in a row, can be favorite to make it 101 at Spielberg on Sunday.

Soccer-Weah arrives in Turin forward of Juventus transfer

United States worldwide Timothy Weah has arrived in Turin, Juventus mentioned on Wednesday, forward of the participant’s transfer to the Serie A membership from Ligue 1 facet Lille. Juventus shared photos and a video of Weah’s arrival on the Turin airport on each their web site and social media.

Soccer-Miked-up Mourinho handed 10-day suspension for ref criticism

Jose Mourinho wore a microphone to “protect himself” when his AS Roma facet confronted Monza in May, however he couldn’t resist a dig on the referee after the sport and was handed a 10-day touchline ban on Wednesday. Mourinho will miss his group’s Serie A season opener because of the suspension and was additionally given a 50,000 euros ($54,610) effective for feedback made in the direction of referee Daniele Chiffi, the Italian FA mentioned.

WTA roundup: Coco Gauff cruises into quarterfinals

Fifth-seeded Coco Gauff wanted 59 minutes to advance whereas No. 4 Ons Jabeur was eradicated within the second spherical of the Rothesay International on Wednesday in Eastbourne, England. Gauff defeated Brit Jodie Burrage 6-1, 6-1 to advance to the quarterfinals, the place she is going to play fellow American Jessica Pegula. The No. 3 seed wanted three units to dispatch Camila Osorio 6-2, 1-6, 6-3.

NHL-Blackhawks draft Bedard in hopes of turning franchise round

The Chicago Blackhawks chosen Connor Bedard with the primary decide of the NHL Draft on Wednesday in hopes the younger centre may also help convey the storied franchise again into rivalry for a Stanley Cup. The 17-year-old Canadian, identified for his artistic passing and deadly wrist shot, can be a crucial piece of the rebuilding of the Blackhawks after three consecutive shedding seasons.

Soccer-US ladies’s group to obtain braveness award for equal pay struggle

The U.S. ladies’s nationwide soccer group will obtain the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at subsequent month’s ESPYs in recognition of their struggle for equal pay with their male counterparts, ESPN mentioned on Wednesday. The award, which is given to a person or group within the sporting world that makes a distinction past the sphere of play, can be introduced on July 12, earlier than the ladies’s squad kick off their bid for a 3rd consecutive World Cup title on July 22.

Cricket-Warner bats by means of ache to maneuver nearer to Sydney farewell

Australia opener David Warner took one other decisive step in the direction of securing his dream take a look at exit early subsequent yr with a battling 66 in opposition to England within the opening innings of the second Ashes take a look at at Lord’s. The Sydneysider introduced this month that he want to convey down the curtain on his take a look at profession in his hometown take a look at in opposition to Pakistan however knew he would want runs in England to ensure he was nonetheless within the group come January.

Olympics-Brisbane 2032’s lengthy lead-in a double-edged sword

The lengthy lead-in to the Brisbane 2032 Summer Games is a blessing and a curse, native organisers mentioned on Wednesday earlier than they held the primary of what’s going to be many conferences over the subsequent 9 years with Olympic chiefs. While most fashionable Olympics have had seven years from profitable internet hosting rights to opening ceremony, Brisbane had an enormous headstart after being awarded Australia’s third Summer Games again in 2021.

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