Reuters Sports News Summary


Reuters | Updated: 19-02-2024 05:20 IST | Created: 19-02-2024 05:20 IST
Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Penguins hope for home boost from Jaromir Jagr against Kings

The Pittsburgh Penguins' game Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Kings comes at the end of a celebratory weekend, but their reality hasn't changed. The Penguins, in an uphill struggle to get into the playoffs, are coming off a solid 4-1 win Thursday at Chicago. That came after a three-game losing streak.

Stephen Ames wins Chubb Classic after final round canceled

Stephen Ames was declared the winner of the Chubb Classic on Sunday morning after the PGA Tour Champions shortened the event to 36 holes due to inclement weather in Naples, Fla. The Canadian shot 13-under 131 through two rounds thanks to a 64 on Saturday. He was three shots ahead of Rocco Mediate.

Mixed Martial Arts-Topuria redraws global UFC map with title win

When Ilia Topuria uncorked a thunderous second-round right hook to down Alexander Volkanovski at the Honda Centre on Saturday he not only won the UFC featherweight title but also redrew the global topography of the world's leading fight promotion. In a moment reminiscent of Conor McGregor's famous 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in 2015, Topuria seized his chance in the second round against the Australian.

Mariners claim former prospect Levi Stoudt off waivers

The Seattle Mariners claimed right-handed pitcher Levi Stoudt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds, reuniting them with their 2019 third-round draft pick. In a corresponding move, the team designated outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba for assignment on Saturday.

Report: Auburn's Jaylin Williams (knee) expected back before end of season

The injury to Auburn forward Jaylin Williams' right knee is not as severe as initially feared, TheFieldof68 reported Sunday morning. The fifth-year senior underwent an MRI to determine the severity of the injury of the injury he sustained midway through the second half of the 13th-ranked Tigers' 70-59 setback to No. 22 Kentucky on Saturday. Per the report, Williams will miss time but is "expected to return before the end of the season."

Swimming-Israel swimmer Gorbenko defiant after being booed at World championships

Israel swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko was booed by sections of the crowd at the Doha World Championships after finishing runner-up in the women's 400 metres individual medley on Sunday.

Gorbenko's celebrations were spoiled as a chorus of boos rained down from the terraces, drowning out her post-race interview by the floor presenter.

Stephen Curry, Sabrina Ionescu headline NBA All-Star Saturday

Stephen Curry sensed he was in trouble as he neared the end of his round but suddenly flashed the ability that has helped him make a record 3,642 3-pointers in regular-season play. It was good timing as WNBA standout Sabrina Ionescu put on a stellar shooting performance of her own. But Curry made 4 of 5 shots from the right corner to end his round and overtake Ionescu to win 29-26 in the special 3-point competition between the two prolific shooters during All-Star Saturday Night in Indianapolis.

ATP roundup: Nicolas Jarry downs Carlos Alcaraz at Argentina Open

Third-seeded Chilean Nicolas Jarry cruised to a 7-6 (2), 6-3 upset of No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on Saturday in the semifinals of the IEB+ Argentina Open in Buenos Aires. Jarry battled back from a 6-5 deficit in the first set to force a tiebreaker, where he raced out to a 6-1 lead that ended up being too much for Alcaraz to handle. Jarry then won the final three games of the second set to complete the sweep.

Swimming-Israeli swimmer booed by crowd in sour finish to World Championships

An Israeli medallist was booed by the crowd in a sour finish to the Doha World Championships on Sunday, taking the gloss off some stunning achievements in the pool highlighted by Sarah Sjostrom's third consecutive 50 metres freestyle world title. Anastasia Gorbenko took silver in the women's 400m individual medley but her celebrations were spoiled as a chorus of boos rained down from the terraces, drowning out her post-race interview by the floor presenter.

NHL roundup: Panthers beat Lightning for 11th straight road win

Florida scored six unanswered goals inside the match's first 22 minutes, and the Panthers -- the NHL's road warriors -- humbled the Tampa Bay Lightning 9-2 on Saturday to stretch their road winning streak to 11 games. Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett totaled two goals and two assists apiece, while Brandon Montour recorded a tally and two helpers.

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