Sports News Roundup: Golf-Johnson leads LIV charge at U.S. Open, two back of leaders; Soccer-Pulisic leads US past Mexico to reach CONCACAF Nations League final and more

Brazil forward Vinicius was racially abused by fans when Madrid played Valencia in May, the 10th such incident involving the 22-year-old that LaLiga has reported to prosecutors this season. Soccer-Pulisic leads US past Mexico to reach CONCACAF Nations League final Christian Pulisic's double helped the United States to a 3-0 win over Mexico in their CONCACAF Nations League semi-final on Thursday, earning the defending champions a place in the final against Canada.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Golf-Johnson leads LIV charge at U.S. Open, two back of leaders

LIV Golf players have made their presence felt at the majors this year and on Thursday it was Dustin Johnson who led the charge with a solid start to the U.S. Open. The former world number one, who picked up the first of his two major titles at the 2016 U.S. Open, fired a six-under-par 64 at Los Angeles Country Club to tie his career-low round in a major.

Soccer-Pulisic leads US past Mexico to reach CONCACAF Nations League final

Christian Pulisic's double helped the United States to a 3-0 win over Mexico in their CONCACAF Nations League semi-final on Thursday, earning the defending champions a place in the final against Canada. Pulisic capitalised on some sloppy Mexican defending to score the opener in the 37th minute, finding space to fire a low shot past keeper Guillermo Ochoa.

Motor racing-Hamilton expects wins mark to fall to Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton holds the record for Grand Prix wins but the seven-times Formula One world champion recognised on Thursday that Max Verstappen could smash that mark. Even though Hamilton is on the verge of signing a contract extension with Mercedes and will have an opportunity to add to his 103 victories -- including seven at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve which will host this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix -- he said the 25-year-old Dutchman had time on his side.

Australia recommends testosterone limits for transgender athletes in elite female sport

Australia's peak sports authority has recommended testosterone limits for transgender athletes seeking to compete in elite female competitions as part of guidelines on inclusion released on Friday. The non-compulsory guidelines issued by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) allow for national federations to determine that testosterone suppression is required for eligibility to compete in female categories.

Tennis-Murray feeling his best since surgery as he gears up for Wimbledon

Andy Murray is in the best shape since his hip surgery as the former world number one prepares for a run at Wimbledon, he said after cruising into the quarter-finals of the Rothesay Nottingham Open. The 36-year-old three-time Grand Slam champion, who has resurrected his career after hip resurfacing surgery, opted to skip tournaments during the claycourt season in the past to focus on the grasscourt swing.

Swimming-World has yet to see the best of McKeown: Welsh

Australia's Kaylee McKeown has already set world records and bagged four Olympic medals but the Queensland juggernaut's best is yet to come, says five-times world champion Matt Welsh.

After snatching the 200m backstroke world record in March, 21-year-old McKeown has been in ominous form in the lead-up to next month's world championships in Fukuoka.

Cycling-31 disqualified from 'Baby Giro' for cheating

Thirty one riders have been disqualified from the under Under-23 Giro d'Italia for cheating after videos emerged showing them holding on to team cars. The so-called 'Baby Giro' descended into farce as the riders were filmed by spectators taking a tow by team vehicles during the summit finish on the infamous Passo dello Stelvio.

MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani wins, homers in Texas

Shohei Ohtani starred on the mound and at the plate, Mickey Moniak delivered the tying hit and the go-ahead home run, and the Los Angeles Angels held on to beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Thursday in Arlington, Texas. The Angels won three of four in the series.

Exclusive-Soccer-Brazil forward Vinicius Jr to lead new anti-racism committee - FIFA

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr will lead a special FIFA anti-racism committee made up of players who will suggest stricter punishments for discriminatory behaviour in football, president Gianni Infantino told Reuters on Thursday. Brazil forward Vinicius was racially abused by fans when Madrid played Valencia in May, the 10th such incident involving the 22-year-old that LaLiga has reported to prosecutors this season.

Soccer-Berhalter to return as US coach - report

Gregg Berhalter is poised to return as coach of the United States men's team, The Athletic reported on Friday, almost six months after U.S. Soccer let his contract expire amid a shakeup at the federation. The 49-year-old's contract with the national team expired on Dec. 31 after he lead the side to the knockout stages of the World Cup in Qatar.