Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

NFL-Jones sees opportunities for Cowboys turnaround in grim NFC East

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sees an opportunity for his struggling team in a wide-open NFC East and said on Wednesday he was prepared to ​make moves before next month's trade deadline. The Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles are both 2-4, the New York Giants lead the division at 3-2-1 and the Washington Commanders sit ​bottom at 1-4-1 after the NFC East went winless for a second consecutive week.

Motor racing-Title beckons for Antonelli but ‌he may ​have to wait a week or two

Kimi Antonelli is set to become Formula One's youngest champion, and Italy's first in 73 years, but the 20-year-old Mercedes driver will have to win and hope the stars align if he is to convert his first 'match point' in Texas on Sunday. Four years old when Sebastian Vettel became the hitherto youngest champion at 23 with Red Bull in 2010, the racer from Bologna has a mighty 102-point lead over teammate George Russell ahead of the US Grand Prix in Austin.

Hall of Fame coach Bob Huggins battling ‌progressive cognitive condition

Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins is living with a progressive cognitive condition that is affecting his memory and other areas of his daily life, his family announced Wednesday. The revelation comes two days before Huggins is set to be inducted into the University of Cincinnati's James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame.

NFL-Goodell says he welcomes inquiry into Hurts' medical treatment

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he would welcome an investigation into the medical care received by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after the player was sidelined indefinitely with blood clots. Hurts was diagnosed with a left calf superficial vein thrombosis before playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on October 11. The team took a flight back to the United States following the game.

Kurt Suzuki out as Angels manager as new era begins ‌to takes shape

The Los Angeles Angels began their offseason of expected upheaval Wednesday by announcing that Kurt Suzuki will not return as manager in 2027. In his first season at the helm of the Angels, Suzuki guided the team to a 62-100 record, leaving the franchise with its first 100-loss season in its 65-year history.

Legendary Cowboys DB Cornell Green dies at ‌86

Former Dallas Cowboys star defensive back Cornell Green died Wednesday. He was 86. The Cowboys announced Green's passing but didn't reveal a cause of death.

Rams place DE Kobie Turner (groin) on injured reserve

The Los Angeles Rams' defensive line took another hit on Wednesday with Kobie Turner landing on injured reserve. The fourth-year defensive end and team captain sustained a groin injury in Sunday's 18-16 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

Horner: Red Bull had 'secret meeting' with Lewis Hamilton before 2013 Mercedes move

Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner claims in his new book that he held a "secret meeting" with Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton before the driver's 2013 move from McLaren to Mercedes. The partnership with Mercedes saw Hamilton add six more F1 world championships (2014-15, 2017-20) to the 2008 crown he won with McLaren. Hamilton, now 41, left Mercedes to join Ferrari in 2025.

Surgery 'not on table' for Shohei Ohtani, expected to pitch next year

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers' bid ⁠for a three-peat ended last ​week with a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers, superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected to avoid offseason surgery ⁠and resume pitching next season. At the Dodgers' end-of-season news conference Wednesday, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said surgery was "not on the table" for Ohtani and that he "fully expects" the four-time MVP to return to the mound in 2027.

Soccer-Costa Rica appoint former captain Ruiz as head coach

Costa Rica have appointed former captain Bryan Ruiz as head coach to lead the national team's campaign to qualify for the 2030 World Cup, the Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF) said on ⁠Wednesday. Ruiz, 41, takes the job after two wins as interim coach, with Costa Rica beating Nicaragua 3-0 and Haiti 2-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League earlier this month

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) full participant at practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was a full participant at practice Wednesday, marking the first time he has gone through a full midweek workout since dislocating his right thumb during a Week 3 loss to the ​Minnesota Vikings. "Once he got warmed up, I thought he was looking pretty good as practice went on," Bucs coach Todd Bowles said. "We'll continue to monitor and see how he goes through the week."

TE Sam LaPorta: Lions 'not showing the love' in contract talks

Tight end Sam LaPorta vented his frustrations about a perceived lack of progress in his bid ⁠for a contract extension with the Detroit Lions. LaPorta initially took the high road when discussing why talks were halted earlier this month. This week, however, he sang a different tune.

Commanders add longtime defensive coach Steve Wilks as part-time staffer

The Washington Commanders hired longtime NFL coach Steve Wilks as a part-time assistant to work with the defensive coaching staff, according to multiple reports Wednesday. Wilks, who officially started in his role last week, assists head coach Dan Quinn and first-year defensive coordinator ⁠Daronte Jones with ​game-planning but is not with the team on game days, according to the reports.

Luka Doncic makes promise to Lakers fans: 'No excuses; No nights off'

Luka Doncic is the undisputed face of the Los Angeles Lakers now, following LeBron James' departure, and promised the fans that the team is ready to make a serious charge to an NBA title. In a full-page ad that ran in the Los Angeles Times, Doncic wrote that "the run for a championship" begins Wednesday and that the team's fans deserve a level of play that matches the intensity of its supporters.

Bob Uecker family salutes Brewers: 'He’s right here cheering alongside us'

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers' first World Series appearance in 44 years has arrived too late for beloved broadcaster Bob Uecker to enjoy, although the former player's ⁠family said the current playoff run has kept his spirit alive. Uecker, who played from 1962-67 and was a Hall of Fame broadcaster for the Brewers, passed away on Jan. 16, 2025.

Reports: Former Titan attempted to retrieve gun after fight in practice

Jordan Elliott, the defensive lineman released Tuesday by the Tennessee Titans, reportedly went to his car to retrieve ⁠a gun after an altercation in practice last Thursday. Ordered to leave the field after a scuffle with right ⁠tackle JC Latham, Elliott took off his pads, left the facility and went to the players' lot where security cameras captured the scene, per multiple reports from A to Z Sports and KPRC2.

Former Chiefs, Falcons DE Allen Bailey dies at age 37

Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey has died at the age of 37. "Our hearts go out to his family," Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said to begin his news conference on Wednesday. "Prayers are with them. Way too young, obviously. One of my favorite players. Great kid. Just sorry to ‌see that happened to him."

Patriots to be without both starting guards vs. ‌Bears

The New England Patriots will be without their top two offensive guards and another starter when they visit the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Coach Mike Vrabel said the Patriots (4-2) will be without ​left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring), right guard Ben Brown (knee) and cornerback Carlton Davis III (neck) against the Bears (4-2).