Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Athletics-Kerr and Ingebrigtsen to renew 1,500 rivalry next month

Tokyo Olympics champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen will renew his fierce 1,500m rivalry with Briton Josh Kerr at World Athletics' inaugural Ultimate ​Championship next month after both athletes received exceptional invitations for the meet. The pair have met multiple times over 1,500m, with Norway's Ingebrigtsen holding a ​significant head-to-head advantage over Kerr, though they have not faced each other over the distance since ‌the Zurich ​Diamond League meeting in 2024.

Tiger Woods set for first in-person court appearance on DUI charge

After several postponements, Tiger Woods is scheduled to appear before a judge in person for the first time since his car accident on March 27. Woods will appear in court at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Martin County, Fla., according to multiple reports that cited county records.

Rockies place LHP Kyle Freeland (neck) on 15-day IL

The Colorado Rockies placed veteran left-hander Kyle Freeland on the ‌15-day injured list with a pinched nerve in his neck and selected the contract of right-hander Blake Adams from Triple-A Albuquerque. Freeland, 33, departed his start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in the fourth inning with discomfort in his left arm caused by the pinched nerve. He is 4-10 with a 6.37 ERA in 23 starts this season.

Tennis-Federer playing Flushing Meadows exhibition in long overdue US Open sendoff

Roger Federer will make a long-awaited curtain call for his adoring fans at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday as the man who defined a generation of tennis plays in an exhibition event ahead of the U.S. Open singles main draw. His final U.S. Open match in 2019 ‌lacked the romantic sendoff that fans have come to expect for former champions, as the Swiss exited in the quarter-finals with many expecting him to return to play at the event again.

Marlins activate 1B/OF Kyle Stowers (hamstring) from 10-day IL

Ahead of their three-game interleague series opener against the Boston Red Sox on Monday, ‌the Miami Marlins activated first baseman/outfielder Kyle Stowers from the 10-day injured list. Stowers, 28, a first-time All-Star last season, was placed on the IL with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain on Aug. 11, retroactive to Aug. 10.

Reports: Texans obtain WR Kayshon Boutte from Patriots

The Houston Texans are acquiring receiver Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots for safety Jaylen Reed and a seventh-round draft pick in 2028, according to multiple reports Monday. Boutte fills a need after Houston lost second-year pro Jayden Higgins for the season due to a torn ACL sustained on Aug. 18.

Reds' Michael Toglia slated for season-ending shoulder surgery

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/first baseman Michael Toglia will undergo season- ending surgery on Tuesday, four days after injuring his right shoulder while making a diving catch. An MRI on Monday led to a ⁠diagnosis of a torn labrum. ​Reds team doctor Tim Kremchek will perform the operation.

LSU's Lane Kiffin defends adding NFL ⁠players who want 5th NCAA season

LSU is poised to become the first FBS program to sign undrafted free agents released by NFL teams, but coach Lane Kiffin defended his pursuit of such players, saying "most" coaches will soon be recruiting from the same pool. Tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who played for Kiffin at Ole Miss over the past two seasons, plans to join LSU once he clears ⁠NFL waivers, according to his agents Sunday. Wright was most recently with the Cleveland Browns, but he did not play in their most recent preseason game and was officially waived Monday.

49ers owner Jed York pleads no contest after arrest in Ohio

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York pleaded no contest to reduced charges in Ohio on Monday after reaching an agreement with prosecutors following ​his Sunday arrest on suspicion of engaging in prostitution. In a plea deal entered Monday, prosecutors amended the original charge to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools. According to reports, the criminal tool in York's possession was believed to be a cell phone used to reply to a prostitution advertisement.

Daniel ⁠Cormier calls Nevada cage rule 'ridiculous' after UFC 329

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson should be able to celebrate their victories without risking part of their fight purses. The three UFC 329 winners have hearings scheduled before the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday over their post-fight celebrations at the July 11 event in Las Vegas. The commission will determine whether a portion of their purses ⁠deserved ​to be withheld after they allegedly violated rules regarding climbing or leaving the cage.

Basketball-Former NBA players Kanter Freedom, White not eligible for WNBA, sources say

Two former NBA players who sought to enter the 2027 WNBA draft are not eligible to participate in the women's basketball league, according to sources around the league on Monday. Enes Kanter Freedom, who played in the National Basketball Association for over a decade from 2011, and Royce White, who spent one season in the NBA, had each announced their intention to play in the league, claiming to be transgender women.

Golf-US include 35-year-old rookie Duncan among Solheim Cup captain's picks

U.S. Solheim Cup skipper ⁠Angela Stanford leaned heavily on experience by naming Megan Khang, Rose Zhang and Lindy Duncan as her three captain's picks on Monday for the team that will look to retain the trophy they took from Europe two years ago. Khang will be competing in her fifth consecutive Solheim Cup, Zhang will ⁠wear the red, white and blue for a third time while Duncan, at 35 ⁠the oldest member in the squad, is making her debut in the biennial matchplay competition.

Tennis-Fonseca pulls out of US Open injured

Brazil's Joao Fonseca has pulled out of the U.S. Open due to an abdominal injury, the 20-year-old said on Instagram on Monday, marking the latest high-profile absence in the men's singles field. The 26th-ranked player was among the hot tickets in Flushing Meadows after his sensational run to the French Open quarter-finals this year, where he beat Novak Djokovic ‌and Casper Ruud.

Veteran WR Allen Robinson announces retirement

Former Jacksonville ‌Jaguars and Chicago Bears star wide receiver Allen Robinson announced his retirement from football on Monday, his 33rd birthday. Robinson did not play in the NFL last ​season. Most recently, he appeared in 12 games for the Detroit Lions in 2024.