Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Peter Uihlein, Graeme McDowell qualify for U.S. Open; 7 advance in England

Peter Uihlein, Tom Kim ​of South Korea and Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland headlined the nine players to earn ​U.S. Open tee times Monday via final qualifying in Dallas. Caleb Surratt won ‌a ​six-for-one playoff among players at 3 under that determined the final spot.

ATP roundup: Ben Shelton, Alex de Minaur win tough openers at Hamburg

World No. 6 Ben Shelton and No. 9 Alex de Minaur both survived opening-round tests at the Hamburg Open in Germany on Monday, winning in three sets over unseeded ‌opponents. Facing lucky loser Marcos Giron, second-seeded Shelton prevailed 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (3) for his first win since capturing the title in Munich last month. As for de Minaur, the third seed, he rallied past four-time tour-level champion Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 to snap a three-match skid.

Tarik Skubal throws full bullpen session for first time since surgery

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal threw a full bullpen session on Monday, resuming his usual five-day routine, ‌according to The Athletic. Skubal had surgery to remove a loose body from his left elbow on May 6.

Gerrit Cole might rejoin Yankees' rotation this week

The New York Yankees made a transaction on ‌Monday that could pave the way for Gerrit Cole to return this weekend for his first major league appearance in more than a year and a half. Cole, 35, has been rehabbing in the Yankees' farm system as he works his way back from the Tommy John surgery he had on his right (pitching) elbow in March 2025.

Rangers LHP MacKenzie Gore downlplays lat ailment

Texas Rangers left-hander MacKenzie Gore left his Monday start against the Colorado Rockies due to left lat tightness, but he was optimistic the issue isn't serious. ⁠Gore, making ​his 10th start of the season, pitched one inning, allowing ⁠two runs and three hits while throwing 28 pitches. He struck out two and walked two. He dove to field a slow ground ball during the inning.

Report: Oilers receive permission to interview former Leafs coach Craig Berube

The Edmonton Oilers will reportedly interview Craig ⁠Berube for their vacant head coaching job after receiving permission from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Berube was fired by the Leafs on May 13 following two seasons with the team. The Oilers fired Kris Knoblauch on May 13 following a loss ​to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Alexander Rossi being evaluated at hospital after Indy 500 practice crash

Alexander Rossi was transported to a local hospital for evaluation ⁠after a crash with Pato O'Ward during an Indianapolis 500 practice run on Monday. Rossi, 34, was able to get out of his car without assistance, as were O'Ward and fellow driver Romain Grosjean. IndyCar's medical director Dr. Julia Vaizer told reporters that Rossi was alert ⁠and ​in good spirits.

Report: LIV Golf's CEO seeking potential $250M investment

LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil has started the search for two different levels of investors, while seeking as much as $250 million in investment capital beyond this year, Axios reported. Saudi Arabia started the breakout golf league in 2022 through its Public Investment Fund but will no longer provide backing to the tour after the 2026 season is completed.

Braves reinstate Ronald Acuna, ⁠Jr. (hamstring) ahead of schedule

The Atlanta Braves' timeline to see five-time All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuna, Jr.in action got moved up by one full series. The club reinstated Acuna from the 10-day injured list on Monday in advance ⁠of its four-game series in Miami. Due to the ⁠turf at loanDepot park, manager Walt Weiss' original plan was to wait until the Braves hosted the Nationals beginning on Friday.

MLB roundup: Angels end J.T. Ginn's no-hit bid in 9th, get walk-off HR

Zach Neto walloped a two-run homer with no outs in the ninth inning, giving the Los Angeles Angels a dramatic 2-1 ‌victory over the Athletics on Monday ‌night at Anaheim, Calif. The Angels didn't record a hit through eight innings against J.T. Ginn before breaking through ​in the ninth to end their six-game losing streak.

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