Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Rugby league-World Cup heading to US and Pacific in 'Magic Round' format for 2030

The next edition of the Rugby League ​World Cup will be played in a series of 'Magic Rounds' in five cities across the Pacific and United States, International ​Rugby League (IRL) board chief Troy Grant said on Monday. The "Magic Round", where all the teams ‌in ​a competition play matches in a single city over one weekend, is already well established in Australia's National Rugby League (NRL).

US Supreme Court rejects dispute over Roberto Clemente license plates in Puerto Rico

The US Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a challenge by Roberto Clemente's sons to Puerto Rico's use of the baseball great's image on commemorative license plates and vehicle registration tags, which ‌they alleged violates constitutional protections against government taking of trademark rights. The justices turned away an appeal made by the three sons after lower courts rejected their claims against the Caribbean US territory.

Top 25 roundup: No. 9 Virginia makes statement in win over No. 12 Arkansas

Thijs De Ridder had a double-double and all five starters scored in double figures for No. 9 Virginia in a 91-72 victory against No. 12 Arkansas at the Capital Showcase on Sunday in Washington. The Cavaliers collected their first marquee win of the campaign after going ‌1-4 against ranked opponents last season. They sank 12 3-pointers, grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and compiled a 24-6 advantage in points off turnovers.

NHL roundup: Jets' Mark Scheifele beats clock, Lightning on last-second goal

Mark Scheifele scored with 1.6 seconds remaining in regulation ‌to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday. Cole Perfetti and Morgan Barron each scored a goal for the Jets. Brayden Yager netted his first career tally and Viggo Bjorck produced two assists for Winnipeg, which won its third straight game.

Seahawks QB Drew Lock (oblique) status uncertain vs. Raiders

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock sustained an oblique injury during Sunday's 17-3 home victory over the Arizona Cardinals, leaving his status for next week "kind of up in the air," coach Mike Macdonald said. Lock, who played in place of starter Sam Darnold (quad, ribs), said afterward that he is confident that ⁠he will ​be available next Sunday when the Seahawks (5-4) visit the Las Vegas Raiders (4-5).

Tennis-After ⁠winning Paris Masters, Alcaraz high on confidence ahead of ATP Finals

World number three Carlos Alcaraz said his Paris Masters victory on Sunday was the ideal platform to launch his campaign for a first ATP Finals title and that he had played his best tennis since returning from a wrist injury in ⁠August. Alcaraz defeated American Ben Shelton 7-6(5) 7-5 in Paris to seal his fifth title of the year and his third since returning to the tour at the US Open after a break of nearly five months.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert injures non-throwing hand in loss to Texans

Los Angeles Chargers ​quarterback Justin Herbert expects to play next week after injuring his non-throwing hand Sunday as the team assesses the injury's severity. Herbert injured the middle finger on his left hand during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 44-22 home loss ⁠to the Houston Texans. Coach Jim Harbaugh said the injury could be a fracture and kept Herbert out of the game despite the quarterback's desire to continue playing.

Reports: Vikings to sign WR Odell Beckham Jr. to active roster

The Minnesota Vikings will sign wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to their 53-man roster ahead of the team's ⁠Monday ​night home game against the Buffalo Bills, multiple outlets reported Sunday. Beckham has been on the Vikings' practice squad since signing with the club on Oct. 12.

NFL-Corgi Quinn steals halftime show with runaway romp in Carolina

The Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos had competition for the afternoon's most elusive runner on Sunday when a corgi in a Carolina blue sweater abandoned her halftime race and gave security the runaround. Quinn turned the field at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium into her personal playground, zigzagging past several would-be captors as ⁠fans roared with laughter.

Boxing-Ramla Ali wins first world title at 37 in Texas

British-Somali boxer Ramla Ali captured her first world title at the age of 37 with a split-decision victory over American Mikiah Kreps to claim the vacant WBO and ⁠IBF junior featherweight belts on Sunday in Arlington, Texas. Ali secured the win ⁠despite being outlanded 115-78 overall and trailing 91-70 in power punches, with Kreps landing more shots in 8 of the 10 rounds

Soccer-Messi returns to FIFPRO World 11, Ballon d'Or winner Kane misses out

Lionel Messi returned to the FIFPRO Men's World 11 for a record-extending 18th selection on Monday, but Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane was a surprise omission from the team chosen by professional ‌players from 73 countries. Messi, who announced his international ‌retirement in August after helping Argentina reach the World Cup final and continues to play club football for Inter Miami, was named ​in the World 11 for the first time since 2023.