Reuters Sports News Summary

The Italy-based team said in a statement they had signed former Alpine sporting director Alan Permane, ex-FIA technical director Tim Goss and Guillaume Cattelani from Red Bull Technology. NFL-Chiefs eye dynasty status in Super Bowl clash with 49ers The Super Bowl match-up is finally set and the Kansas City Chiefs have two weeks to prepare for their title defense against the San Francisco 49ers in a high-stakes clash that is a rematch of the NFL's championship game from four years ago.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Russian figure skater Valieva banned for doping, ROC loses Olympic gold -CAS

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva received a four-year doping ban on Monday, effectively stripping the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) of its gold medal in the team event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games nearly two years after the competition. In its long-awaited ruling, the highest court in sport found Valieva guilty of committing an anti-doping rule violation that rattled the Beijing Olympics and frustrated competitors who are still waiting for their medals from the event to be allocated.

Motor racing-Goss and Permane join Red Bull's renamed RB team

Red Bull's former AlphaTauri Formula One team, now renamed Visa Cash App RB, announced three top technical hires on Monday to help move Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda up the grid. The Italy-based team said in a statement they had signed former Alpine sporting director Alan Permane, ex-FIA technical director Tim Goss and Guillaume Cattelani from Red Bull Technology.

NFL-Chiefs eye dynasty status in Super Bowl clash with 49ers

The Super Bowl match-up is finally set and the Kansas City Chiefs have two weeks to prepare for their title defense against the San Francisco 49ers in a high-stakes clash that is a rematch of the NFL's championship game from four years ago. On Feb. 11 in Las Vegas the Chiefs can secure a third title in five seasons, a feat that would cement them as the NFL's newest dynasty and also make them the first team to repeat as Super Bowl champions since the New England Patriots in 2005.

NFL-Swift at Super Bowl could be a game time decision

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is sure to be in Las Vegas for the Feb. 11 Super Bowl showdown with the San Francisco 49ers but whether his girlfriend, mega-pop star Taylor Swift, will also be present to add some stardust to the occasion is looking like a game time decision. Swift was in the stands cheering and was then caught on camera congratulating her boyfriend with a hug and kiss after the Chiefs 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, immediately sparking speculation whether one of the world's biggest selling recording artists will be at Allegiant Stadium.

Reports: Angels sign veteran OF Aaron Hicks

The Los Angeles Angels reached a deal with outfielder Aaron Hicks, who is being paid $19 million by the New York Yankees over the next two seasons. Multiple outlets reported the signing on Monday. The Angels only have to pay Hicks the league minimum.

US consortium set to invest billions in PGA Tour - Bloomberg News

The PGA Tour, which organizes professional golf tournaments primarily in North America, is close to finalizing an investment from a U.S. consortium, Bloomberg News reported on Monday citing people familiar with the matter. The initial investment from Strategic Sports Group could be about $3 billion, with an additional tranche from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, according to the report.

Report: Ron Rivera interviews with Rams for DC opening

The Los Angeles Rams interviewed former Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera for their recently vacated defensive coordinator position over the weekend, CBS Sports reported Monday. The Rams are interviewing to replace Raheem Morris, who was named head coach of the Atlanta Falcons last week. The Rams have also interviewed or have interviews set up with Brandon Staley, Aden Durde and Dennard Wilson. Staley served as the Rams' defensive coordinator in 2020.

Pacers hoping Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) returns Tuesday

The Indiana Pacers are optimistic that All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton will return to action from his hamstring injury Tuesday night against the Boston Celtics, ESPN reported Monday. Haliburton sustained the injury in the Pacers' 133-131 victory over the Celtics on Jan. 8 and has missed 10 of the past 11 games.

Former Red Sox, Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams dies at 80

Jimy Williams, who won 910 games as a major league manager and was the 1999 American League Manager of the Year, has died at the age of 80. All three teams that Williams skippered, the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros, announced his passing. The Red Sox said he passed away in Florida after a brief illness.

Reports: Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu has torn ACL, out for Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu suffered a torn ACL on Sunday and will miss Super Bowl LVIII, several reports said Monday. After a high-scoring start to the AFC Championship Game that saw the Chiefs go on top 14-7, Omenihu made a key strip-sack of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson recovered by teammate George Karlaftis. The Chiefs went on to win 17-10.

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