Reuters Sports News Summary

Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Oregon leading WR Evan Stewart facing DUII charge

Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart was arrested this weekend on a charge ​of driving under the influence of intoxicants, according to ABC affiliate KATU of Portland, Ore. According to the ​report, Stewart was booked by police in Springfield, Ore., early Sunday morning and ‌later ​released.

Kansas adds NBA draft pick Trey Kaufman-Renn to roster

Trey Kaufman-Renn, the 59th overall pick by Minnesota in the 2026 NBA Draft in June, is officially on the Kansas roster as he seeks a sixth year of eligibility. Kaufman-Renn, 24, never signed a pro contract with the Timberwolves. As a second-round pick, contract agreements are not guaranteed in the NBA.

Tennis-Svitolina announces ‌end of marriage to Monfils as Ukrainian cites toll of war

World number six Elina Svitolina said on Monday that she and former tennis player Gael Monfils were ending their marriage, with the Ukrainian adding that the emotional toll of Russia's war in her homeland left her needing to rediscover herself. The couple married in July 2021 and welcomed a daughter, Skai, in October 2022.

Senators coach Travis Green signs multi-year extension

The Ottawa Senators signed head coach Travis Green to a multi-year contract extension on Monday. Four other ‌members of the coaching staff also received extensions with Ottawa off to a 6-3-0 start this season.

WTA roundup: Lilli Tagger ousts Liudmila Samsonova in Osaka opener

Austria's Lilli Tagger improved to 2-0 this year against Liudmila Samsonova of Russia with a ‌6-3, 6-3 upset of the No. 5 seed in the first round of the Japan Open on Monday in Osaka. Tagger converted all three break points while not facing any on her serve, finishing with more than twice as many winners as unforced errors (19-9) in the 72-minute victory.

Reports: Falcons signing Andy Dalton, cutting Cooper Rush

The Atlanta Falcons are signing veteran Andy Dalton and releasing fellow quarterback Cooper Rush, according to multiple media reports Monday. Dalton, who turns 39 on Oct. 29, was released by the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 9 after throwing an interception on his only pass attempt of the season ⁠in a Week ​3 loss at Chicago.

Orioles hire Cubs' Jared Banner as general manager

The ⁠Baltimore Orioles named Chicago Cubs executive Jared Banner as their new general manager on Monday. Banner will work alongside president of baseball operations Mike Elias, who held the GM role in Baltimore from 2018-25.

Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after loss to Titans

The Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard on ⁠Monday, one day after a 26-20 loss at home to the previously winless Tennessee Titans. Ballard, 57, has held the position since January 2017 and signed a five-year contract extension in 2021. The Colts (2-4) made only two playoff appearances (2018, 2020) during his tenure.

NFL-Eagles quarterback Hurts set to ​miss rest of season due to blood clots

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has blood clots in both lungs, the team and his agent said on Monday, and media reports said the former Super Bowl MVP was expected ⁠to miss the rest of the 2026 season. The Eagles announced on Thursday that Hurts had a superficial blood clot in his calf. Medical experts have evaluated him over the past few days.

Tennis-Davidovich Fokina overcomes Jodar to claim Shanghai crown

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina ended Rafael Jodar's dream run at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, battling ⁠back ​to beat his fellow Spaniard 1-6 7-6(5) 6-4 and clinch the biggest title of his career. The 25th-seeded Davidovich Fokina is set to climb 13 places to a career-high world number 13 when the rankings are released on Monday.

First-ever TGL trade sends The Bay's Shane Lowry to Boston

Ireland's Shane Lowry moved from The Bay Golf Club to Boston Common Golf in the first trade in TGL history on Monday. Lowry, winner of The Open Championship in 2019, joins good friend Rory McIlroy of ⁠Northern Ireland in Boston's lineup.

Gymnastics-Nassar judge says gymnastics still failing athletes despite reforms

Gymnastics is still failing athletes in "almost every way" despite reforms introduced in the decade since the Larry Nassar abuse scandal, the judge who sentenced the former USA ⁠Gymnastics doctor has told Reuters. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina said changes made by governing bodies ⁠around the world amounted largely to "window dressing" and that athletes remained fearful that speaking out could cost them their place in the sport.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has blood clots in lungs, out for season

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the rest of the season after further testing revealed blood clots in his lungs, the team announced Monday. Hurts' condition is considered ‌stable and he "has no significant functional limitations," the ‌team said. His treatment for a new diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli will involve blood thinners, during ​which time he is unable to participate in contact activities.

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