Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Rams WR Davante Adams (hamstring) out 6-10 weeks

The Los Angeles Rams will be without three-time, first-team All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams for six to 10 weeks due to a hamstring injury, coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday. Adams, 33, appeared to sustain the injury -- which McVay described ​as a ruptured semitendinosus -- while running a route into the end zone late in Sunday's 18-16 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

FSU's Mike Norvell: Holding penalty on Hail Mary 'absolute joke'

Two days after Florida State's double-overtime loss ​to rival Miami on Saturday, Seminoles coach Mike Norvell criticized the officiating, taking issue with a holding penalty that nullified a potential Hail Mary touchdown and ‌the interception that ​ended the game. Norvell also questioned why officials didn't discuss simultaneous possession during the replay review of the final play. On a second Hail Mary attempt, Florida State receiver Duce Robinson and Miami safety Bryce Fitzgerald had their hands on the ball as they fell to the ground in the end zone, but officials ruled it a game-ending interception in the Seminoles' 43-35 double- overtime loss.

Reports: Former NC State coach Chuck Amato dies at 80

Former NC State football coach and longtime Florida State assistant Chuck Amato died Monday morning at the age of 80, according to multiple reports. Amato, who guided the Wolfpack to a school-record 11 wins in 2002, had battled throat cancer in recent years.

Reports: Hornets F Brandon Miller agrees ‌to five-year, $209M extension

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller agreed to a five-year, $209 million extension, according to multiple reports on Monday. Miller became the main building piece for the Hornets when the club traded guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the offseason.

Reports: Aaron Boone to return as Yankees manager

The New York Yankees are bringing back Aaron Boone for his 10th season as manager, multiple media outlets reported Monday. Boone, 53, will enter the final season of a two-year, $10.5 million extension he signed in February 2025. Hired to replace Joe Girardi in December 2017, Boone holds a 790-565 regular-season record.

Lakers release former first-round pick Dalton Knecht

The Los Angeles Lakers waived former first-round pick Dalton Knecht on Monday to reach the NBA roster limit of 15 players ahead of the 5 p.m. ET deadline. Knecht, a forward, averaged 4.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10.2 minutes across 54 games (one start) last season.

Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) set to return after 22-month recovery

Texans receiver Tank Dell will take the field for the first time in 22 ‌months when Houston hosts the New York Giants on Sunday. Dell sustained a serious knee injury in Week 16 of the 2024 season against the Kansas City Chiefs and missed all of last season. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Dell is ready to return to action.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) closing in on return

Quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has been sidelined since dislocating his right thumb during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, ‌is getting closer to a return. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Monday that Mayfield is expected to practice this week for the first time since the injury occurred.

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.

Giants undecided at QB, John Harbaugh 'honing in on decision'

Giants head coach John Harbaugh was not ready Monday to name his starting quarterback for Week 7 after J.J. McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston in New York's loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. "We're working through that now, honing in on a decision," Harbaugh told reporters Monday.

Report: Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf) week-to-week

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner is week-to-week with a mild calf strain sustained in Sunday's 26-20 home loss to the Tennessee Titans, NFL Network reported on Monday. Gardner, acquired from the New York Jets at the trade deadline last November for two first-round picks and receiver Adonai Mitchell, was hurt in the third ⁠quarter. He attempted to return ​to the game but was unable to do so.

Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson suspended 1 game for spitting vs. Raiders

Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson ⁠has been suspended one game for spitting toward Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers during Sunday's 33-30 Bills victory, the NFL announced Monday. He can appeal. Gardner-Johnson was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and disqualified after spitting in the direction of Bowers and Raiders center Tyler Linderbaum late in the first half. The league said he violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, related to "any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship."

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. Hurts is clinically stable and his treatment should only involve blood thinners, which will rule him out of contact activities, the Eagles and agent Nicole Lynn said in a statement.

Brewers’ sweep of Dodgers draws best NLCS audience since 2015

The Milwaukee Brewers needed just four games to sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the National League Championship Series still delivered its largest television audience in 11 years. Milwaukee's sweep averaged 7.533 million ​viewers across Fox, FS1 and Fox Deportes, according to Fox Sports. It was the largest average audience for a League Championship Series on any network since 2015.

Warriors G Stephen Curry (ankle) sidesteps injury scare

The Golden State Warriors expect to have star guard Stephen Curry on the floor when they open the season against the host Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Curry injured his right ankle during Sunday's scrimmage but was a full participant ⁠in Monday's morning practice.

NFL-The Super Bowl is coming to LA, and neither home team is likely to make the party

Los Angeles will host the Super Bowl in February, and at this rate, neither of the city's NFL teams will be there unless they buy a ticket like everyone else. The Rams and Chargers began the season with big expectations. Through the first third of the campaign, both have tripped over them.

Broncos' Sean Payton: No thought to replacing QB Bo Nix

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton says that he has not considered a quarterback change despite Bo Nix's struggles. Payton parried a question about the QB position ⁠during his ​media availability Monday. The veteran coach said Nix will get better as the entire offense improves.

Olympics-Lake Placid-NYC exploratory group meet with eye toward 2042

A joint Lake Placid-New York City Olympic bid for 2042 moved one step closer to reality on Monday, as members of an exploratory committee met for the first time in Manhattan with the five boroughs aiming for their first-ever Winter Games. An enviable array of arenas bolsters the five boroughs' latest campaign for the Games while Lake Placid boasts Olympic pedigree after hosting in 1932 and 1980.

Mavericks part ways with veteran big man Dwight Powell

The Dallas Mavericks waived center Dwight Powell on Monday, parting ways with the longest-tenured player on the roster. The move comes two days before Dallas opens its season on the road against the Houston Rockets.

Florida selected runaway No. 1 team in preseason AP Top 25

Florida begins the 2026-27 college basketball season back atop the Associated Press poll for the first time since it earned the top spot ⁠by winning the 2024-25 national championship. The Gators were picked as the No. 1 team in the preseason poll, which was released Monday afternoon, after receiving 47 of the 59 first-place votes. It is the first time Florida will start the season as the No. 1 team since the 2006-07 season, when it was the defending national champion.

Cowboys LB Dee Winters expected to miss time with Achilles strain

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dee Winters is expected to miss time after ⁠suffering an Achilles strain during Sunday night's loss to the Green Bay Packers. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Monday on 105.3 ⁠The Fan that Winters "will likely miss time" after the injury forced him out during the second quarter of Dallas' 23-13 defeat.

Thunder sign G Cason Wallace to contract extension

Coming off the best season of his young career, shooting guard Cason Wallace signed a multiyear contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team announced Monday. Contract terms were not released by the team but published reports say Wallace received a five-year, $139 million deal. ESPN attributed terms of the deal to Wallace's agents at Excel Sports Management.

Week 6 MNF: Commanders-49ers Preview, Prop Picks, Prediction

The San Francisco 49ers seek to stay unbeaten as they play host to a Washington Commanders team battling to stay in contention in the porous NFC East on "Monday Night Football" ‌in Santa Clara, Calif., to close out Week 6 of the NFL season. ODDS AND ‌TRENDS

Juan Martin del Potro tops list of '27 Hall of Fame candidates

Juan Martin del Potro, the 2009 U.S. Open men's singles champion, heads the list of player nominees for the 2027 International Tennis Hall of Fame class. del Potro, of Argentina, was joined ​on the ballot by former WTA stars Ash Barty of Australia and Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia, the Hall announced Monday.