Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Tennis-Alcaraz and Zverev to play 2027 Laver Cup, organisers say

Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev are the ​first players confirmed to represent Europe at the 2027 Laver Cup in Los Angeles, organisers announced ​on Tuesday, as the team bids for a record-extending seventh title. The 10th ‌edition ​of the tournament will take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles from September 24-26.

Explainer-Ice hockey-From Canada to Germany, what stands in the way of Russia's ice hockey return?

Norway have announced their exclusion from the 2027 World Junior Championship, making way for Russia, despite Canada, the host nation, stating it will bar the ‌Russian team from entering the tournament. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ordered ice hockey's governing body on October 30 to admit Russian teams to five championships. Host governments still decide who can enter, and eight of the 16 teams in the men's World Championship say they would refuse to play Russia.

NHL-Hellebuyck says 'more than online death threats' helped drive Jets exit

Connor Hellebuyck, who led Team USA to an Olympic gold medal against Canada in February, said on Tuesday ‌that incidents involving his family, which he described as "more than online death threats", pushed him to request a trade from the NHL's Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck, returning to Winnipeg for the first time since he was traded ‌to the New Jersey Devils nearly three weeks ago, said some of what happened to his family crossed a line and that he felt, as a husband and a father, a change of scenery was necessary.

Cubs P Ben Brown recovering from cervical spine surgery

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown underwent successful cervical spine surgery Monday, according to multiple media reports. The operation was reportedly a proactive procedure to address a neck issue that initially appeared in 2024 and reemerged in 2026, landing him on the injured list in late June. He ⁠attempted to work ​his way back onto the mound but the neck ⁠pain shut his season down for good in August.

NHL roundup: Oilers win, but Connor McDavid's assist streak ends

Leon Draisaitl scored twice for the second consecutive game, leading the host Edmonton Oilers to a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night. Connor McDavid ⁠had a goal to extend his season-opening points streak to 19 games. However, his 18-game assist streak -- tied for the second longest in NHL history behind only Wayne Gretzky's 23-game run in 1990-91 -- ended. McDavid leads the league in assists (37) and points (48).

NBA ​roundup: Cooper Flagg becomes second teen with 40-10-5 game

Cooper Flagg scored 30 of his season-high 43 points in the second half and Kyrie Irving added 35 as the Dallas Mavericks overturned a 13-point ⁠deficit to post a 125-122 win over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Monday. Flagg hit 16 of 25 from the floor and compiled 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals, while Irving drilled 7 of 10 3-point attempts.

Warriors crush Pelicans, make NBA history with 8th ⁠win ​after 0-3 start

Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski and Yaxel Lendeborg combined for 73 points and the Golden State Warriors completed a 6-0 homestand with a 138-87 shellacking of the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. The win was Golden State's eighth in a row overall, making the Warriors the first team in NBA history to start a season 0-3 and then run off eight wins in succession.

Report: Broncos acquire LB Daiyan Henley from ⁠Chargers

The AFC West-leading Denver Broncos bolstered their defense just before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline by acquiring linebacker Daiyan Henley from the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers, ESPN reported. The Broncos (7-2) gave up a fourth-round draft pick ⁠in 2027 and a fifth-round selection in 2028 to the ⁠Chargers, who have gone 0-8 to start the season.

Tennis-Pegula keeps WTA Finals hopes alive, Kostyuk eliminated

Jessica Pegula kept her hopes alive of reaching the semi-finals of the WTA Finals with a 6-2 7-5 victory over Marta Kostyuk on Tuesday, as Group 1 action continued at the season-ending tournament. The American, who lost her opening match to compatriot ‌Coco Gauff in three sets, responded ‌with a composed performance to eliminate Kostyuk, who was a late addition to the draw after replacing world number ​one Elena Rybakina following the Kazakh's withdrawal through illness.