The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

HOT CORNER

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1 TRACK AND FIELD: Akani Simbine surged late to win the 100 meters in 10.01 seconds at the Diamond League meet in China on Saturday, upstaging American former world champions Christian Coleman and Fred Kerley. Atlanta native Coleman was fastest out of the blocks — he’s the world record holder in the 60 meters — and was leading most of the way but had to settle for second place in his season-best 10.04, holding off Kerley who was third in 10.11. The race had been billed as a showdown between the two Americans going head-to-head on back-to-back weekends in China — Coleman got the better of Kerley in the series-opener last week in Xiamen. But South Africa’s Simbine overhauled them over the last 20 meters of the race.

2 PRO BASEBALL: Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Wade Miley said Friday he needs Tommy John surgery. The 37-yearold Miley was put on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammati­on April 22, retroactiv­e to April 19. Miley made two starts this season, working a total of seven innings. He has a 0-1 record with a 6.43 ERA after allowing six runs, five earned. The Brewers were counting on him this season after he went 9-4 with a 3.14 ERA in 23 starts last season.

3 PRO BASEBALL: The Marlins placed opening day starter Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Friday because of left elbow tightness. Luzardo first experience­d discomfort during his routine throwing a day earlier. He underwent imaging tests and the results have not been disclosed. Luzardo is 0-2 with a 6.58 ERA in five starts. He had his best performanc­e in his most recent start, allowing two runs and three hits over six innings against the Cubs.

4 PRO GOLF: Three-time PGA Tour winner Brendan Steele shot an 8-under 64 Saturday to take a onestroke lead after two rounds of the LIV Tour’s Adelaide (Australia) tournament. Steele had a 36-hole total of 14-under 130. Danny Lee was a stroke behind after a 67, followed by Carlos Ortiz (68) and Mito Pereira (67) in a tie for third.

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