• FIFA approved a second presidential term for 49-year-old Gianni Infantino, who rose to the top of soccer’s international governing body following its major corruption scandal in 2015 and removal of his longtime predecessor Sepp Blatter. The chief executive, whose major accomplishments thus far include expanding the World Cup to 48 teams starting in 2026 and steadying the organization’s finances after the scandal, ran unopposed. (The New York Times)

• With the series tied 1-1, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is out for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors as he continues to be hobbled by a right calf injury he sustained earlier in the playoffs. The two-time finals MVP has yet to participate in a structured on-court session since the injury, which he suffered nearly a month ago. (The Associated Press)

• A 2018 lawsuit filed by Katheryn Mayorga accusing Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo of raping her at a Las Vegas hotel in 2009 was dismissed last month, according to a Nevada state court filing that did not say if a settlement was reached with the alleged victim. The 34-year-old, who Mayorga said agreed to a settlement following the alleged assault, reportedly chose not to participate in this summer’s International Champions Cup — part of which will be held in the United States — for fear that he’d be detained by authorities amid the rape investigation. (Bloomberg)

Promoter says Joshua-Ruiz rematch triggered
Dan Rafael, ESPN

Former unified heavyweight world titlist Anthony Joshua, who suffered one of the biggest upset losses in boxing history on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York, said during his postfight interview in the ring that he intended to exercise his contractual right to an immediate rematch. Joshua did just that on Tuesday, assuring that there will be a sequel with Andy Ruiz Jr. later this year.

Tracy Morgan to Host ESPY Awards
Katherine Schaffstall, The Hollywood Reporter

Tracy Morgan is set to host the 2019 ESPY Awards. Morgan will be joined by entertainment and sports stars throughout the awards show to honor the past year in sports by recognizing major achievements in the industry, reminiscing about memorable moments and honoring the leading athletes of the year.

Doc is in: Emrick not slowing down in his dream job
Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press

The Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues’ morning skates are over and Mike Emrick stops to take a picture with some folks who ask for one. A handful of broadcasters have taken the ice to re-enact a play from this bruising Stanley Cup Final.

NFL gives grants to eight social justice groups
Jason Reid, ESPN

The NFL announced Tuesday that eight social justice organizations will receive grants totaling nearly $2 million as part of the league’s $20 million commitment to effect positive change. The organizations receiving grants are the Alliance for Safety and Justice, the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, the Campaign for Black Male Achievement, the Civil Rights Corps, Gideon’s Promise, NAF, the Vera Institute of Justice and VOTE.

How Draymond Green found his zen
Ramona Shelburne, ESPN

Let’s forget for a minute that Drake is a brand ambassador for the Raptors who is paid to cheer and do whatever he can — outside of neck rubs on the sideline — to provoke opposing teams. Or that he and Draymond Green went to dinner just the night before the Golden State Warriors beat the Toronto Raptors to even up the NBA Finals at 1-1.

In 2003, Steve Kerr Created the Perfect Shooter. In 2019, He Coaches Him.
Sopan Deb, The New York Times

Months after Steve Kerr played his last N.B.A. game in 2003, he had a hot take to put out into the world. Then 38, Kerr had just concluded a 15-year career, cementing himself as one of the greatest outside marksmen of all time.

Please Don’t Call Him Iggy. But Author? Andre Iguodala Likes That.
Marc Stein, The New York Times

It was another classic Andre Iguodala moment in his reincarnation as the Golden State Warriors’ playoff sage — before, during and after the dagger 3-pointer he rattled in as the final seconds of Sunday’s game ticked down. You couldn’t miss the way Iguodala hesitated when he caught the ball even though he was all alone on the left wing.

Amid NBA Finals and lawsuit, Kawhi Leonard remains unfazed
Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press

Toronto star Kawhi Leonard has more than a few things on his mind these days. He’ll be a free agent in a few weeks and will decide where he wants to play next season.

Lionel Hollins to join staff of Lakers coach Frank Vogel
Tania Ganguli, Los Angeles Times

The Lakers will add Lionel Hollins to their coaching staff as an assistant, a person with knowledge of the hire said Tuesday. Hollins joins head coach Frank Vogel and assistant Jason Kidd on the staff.

Manfred doesn’t expect protective nets to change in season
Tim Booth, The Associated Press

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he does not expect teams to make changes to the protective netting around ballparks during the season, although he expects conversations to continue about whether netting should be extended. Manfred’s comments on Tuesday came less than a week after a young child was struck by a foul ball and hospitalized in Houston.

How Trevor Bauer Remade His Slider — And Changed Baseball
Travis Sawchik, FiveThirtyEight

As April went on, Bauer became increasingly frustrated with his slider. Each time he sat in front of his locker after games and pulled up the pitch’s horizontal movement on his smartphone, he noticed it declining.

Phillies outfielder McCutchen has torn ACL, out for season
The Associated Press

Andrew McCutchen tore his ACL in a rundown and will miss the rest of the season, causing the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies to again reshuffle their outfield. McCutchen hurt his left knee during Monday night’s game against San Diego and an MRI revealed the injury.

The Long Trail of Coaching Blues in St. Louis
Laine Higgins, The Wall Street Journal

The St. Louis Blues have a knack for identifying great head coaches. The trouble is, many of those coaches only reached the heights of their greatness after moving elsewhere.

Reports: Chara’s jaw broken; Bruins eye options
Greg Wyshynski, ESPN

Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that injured defenseman Zdeno Chara will be evaluated in Boston and the team is preparing in case he can’t go in Game 5. Chara took a puck to the face in the second period of the Bruins’ Game 4 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Monday and, according to multiple reports, has a broken jaw.

With or Without a Stanley Cup, the Blues Will Lose Their Voice
Ben Shpigel, The New York Times

The bad days used to come once a month for Charles Glenn, but now they bedevil him every two weeks or so. When they do, he can’t feel his legs or his hands, or get dressed.

After years as a pariah, MLS sees its reputation rising
Rory Carroll, Reuters

Major League Soccer, once shunned by the international football community, is gaining respect thanks to its steady growth in popularity and new stadium projects, commissioner Don Garber said. The MLS got off to a rough start following its debut season in 1996, bleeding money in its early years as it struggled to attract fans in a North American sports market dominated by American football, basketball and baseball.

Neymar’s Social Media Response, Geography Add Layers to Rape Accusation
Michael McCann, Sports Illustrated

Could Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil forward Neymar face criminal charges for an alleged sexual assault in Paris and for posting screengrabs of a partially-unclothed woman–purported to be his accuser–on his Instagram page? Last Friday, a Brazilian woman filed a complaint with police in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The USWNT’s Partners, Allies and Disciples in the Fight for Equality
Laken Litman, Sports Illustrated

DeMaurice Smith remembers making the cold call. It was sometime in May 2017, and he’d been reading about the U.S. women’s national soccer team.

The First CBD Pro Sports Sponsorship Was a Huge Gamble
T.L. Stanley, Adweek

Eagle-eyed viewers of the recent Indy 500 saw the Defy logo on two of the lightning-fast cars, marking the first time a CBD-infused sports drink had made its way into one of racing’s most celebrated events.

Tacitus favored in Belmont; Preakness winner 2nd choice
Tom Canavan, The Associated Press

Winning the Preakness wasn’t enough to make War of Will the Belmont Stakes favorite. In fact, being the only colt to run in all three Triple Crown races really didn’t earn him the respect one would expect.

IAAF to seek swift reversion of Swiss court’s Semenya ruling
Nick Said, Reuters

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said it will seek a swift reversion of Monday’s Swiss court ruling in favour of double Olympic champion Caster Semenya. Semenya has appealed a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision that supported the IAAF’s rule that XY chromosome athletes with differences in sexual development (DSDs), like Semenya, can only race in distances from 400m to a mile if they take medication to lower their testosterone levels.

It Will Be Federer vs. Nadal in the French Open Semifinals
Christopher Clarey, The New York Times

Roger Federer, back at the French Open for the first time since 2015, is back in the semifinals of the French Open for the first time since 2012. He is 37 now, but still very much a quick-footed contender, as he showed Tuesday afternoon by defeating his inspired and powerful Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4.

New Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren: This an opportunity for a legacy
Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

Few jobs, Kevin Warren said, could have pried him away from the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL. Replacing Jim Delany as Big Ten commissioner was the one that did.

UCLA defeats Oklahoma to win the Women’s College World Series
Blake Richardson, Los Angeles Times

So this was the pinnacle that took five tries for the UCLA softball team to reach. After falling short in the Women’s College World Series four consecutive seasons, the Bruins finally did it Tuesday night. It came down to a two-out, walk-off hit by Kinsley Washington, to pinch-runner Jacqui Prober sliding around Oklahoma’s catcher.

This esports ETF offers new way to cash in on the gaming craze
Annie Pei, CNBC

Investors can now get their game on with a new esports ETF. The Roundhill Bitkraft Esports and Digital Entertainment ETF (NERD) began publicly trading on the NYSE on Tuesday morning.

Blues and Bruins have delivered plenty of brawn and bruises to Stanley Cup Final
Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times

The hits keep coming and so do the bruises, black and blue like the predominant uniform colors of the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues. This is hard, big-bang hockey, an unexpected but entertaining detour away from the youth-and-speed-driven game that trended during the regular season.