Reuters Sports News Summary

A group including the United States and Britain announced a new federation - World Boxing - last month in a breakaway aimed at securing the troubled sport's Olympic future while seeking recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Roundup: Broncos pick up 5th year on WR Jerry Jeudy The Denver Broncos picked up the fifth-year option on wide receiver Jerry Jeudy on Monday.

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Motor racing-Newey agrees contract extension with Red Bull-report

Red Bull's technical head Adrian Newey, one of Formula One's most successful designers of all time, has signed a contract extension with the reigning world champions, motorsport.com reported on Monday. A team spokesman said contracts were not publicly discussed but indicated Newey, 64, "won't be going anywhere for some time".

Soccer-Wolfsburg beat Arsenal in extra-time to set up Champions League final with Barca

VfL Wolfsburg beat Arsenal 3-2 in extra-time with a 119th-minute winner from Pauline Bremer in the second leg of their women's Champions League semi-final at Emirates Stadium on Monday to win 5-4 on aggregate and set up a summit clash with Barcelona. Twice champions Wolfsburg will meet the 2021 winners in the final in Eindhoven on June 3 after the Spanish champions eliminated Chelsea to reach the showpiece match for a third straight year.

Soccer-Chile's president Boric speaks out against violence in stadiums

Chile's president Gabriel Boric criticised violence in stadiums after the derby between Universidad de Chile and Universidad Catolica was suspended on Sunday due to disorder, fireworks and noise bombs in the stands of the Estadio Municipal Ester Roa Rebolledo in Concepcion. The National Professional Football Association (ANFP) said they will reschedule the match without spectators, as they will also request a meeting with the President to work against violence.

NHL-Panthers restrict ticket sales in bid to keep Maple Leafs fans out

The Florida Panthers, in a bid to prevent their arena from being overrun by Toronto Maple Leafs fans during their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series, are restricting ticket sales for home games to residents of the United States. The Maple Leafs are known for having a devoted fan base that regularly shows up in large numbers when the team, one of seven National Hockey League clubs based in Canada, play on the road.

Tennis-Kasatkina thankful Russian players still able to compete

Daria Kasatkina said she is thankful that Russian tennis players are still able to compete in international tournaments while other sports have banned them due to the war in Ukraine. Tennis, unlike many other sports, did not introduce a blanket ban on players from Russia and its ally Belarus after the invasion, which Moscow calls a "special military operation".

Snooker-Belgium's Brecel holds off Selby to win world title

Belgium's Luca Brecel became the first player from mainland Europe to win the snooker world title as he completed a fairytale fortnight by resisting a Mark Selby fightback to triumph 18-15 at The Crucible on Sunday. The 28-year-old, who had lost in the first round of his previous five appearances at the championships, led 16-10 in the best of 35-frame final but four-time champion Selby rattled off five frames in a row to test Brecel's nerve.

Horse racing-Kentucky Derby favourite Forte draws 15th gate

Kentucky Derby favorite Forte drew the 15th post on Monday for Saturday's Run for the Roses, where the Todd Pletcher-trained colt will seek the first leg of U.S. thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown. Ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., Forte brings a five-race winning streak to the 1-1/4-mile Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and was installed as the early 3-1 favorite in the 20-horse field.

College baseball player struck by stray bullet during game in Texas

A Texas A&M University-Texarkana baseball player who was struck by a stray bullet during a game remains in stable condition in an intensive care unit and has "significant injuries and complications" to overcome, the school said on Monday. Matthew DeLaney of Princeton, Texas, was hit on Saturday by a bullet that was fired about 400 yards away during a shootout between two men in a neighborhood adjacent to George Dobson Field, according to the Texakarna Texas Police Department.

Boxing-IBA president Kremlev blasts 'black sheep' that formed breakaway world body

International Boxing Association (IBA) president Umar Kremlev blasted the national federations who broke away from the body to form a new world boxing federation, describing the officials as 'black sheep' and 'hyenas' who do not belong in sport. A group including the United States and Britain announced a new federation - World Boxing - last month in a breakaway aimed at securing the troubled sport's Olympic future while seeking recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Roundup: Broncos pick up 5th year on WR Jerry Jeudy

The Denver Broncos picked up the fifth-year option on wide receiver Jerry Jeudy on Monday. Jeudy, 24, is set to make $12.987 million in 2024.

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