Sports News Roundup: Patera, Seahawks' first coach dies, Fed Cup final, Leonard, Raptors rout 76ers

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Patera, Seahawks' first coach, dies at 85

Jack Patera, a former NFL player who became the first head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, died Wednesday at the age of 85. The team confirmed his death and said pancreatic cancer was the cause.

NHL roundup: Eberle, Isles sink Penguins

The New York Islanders produced a three-goal second period Tuesday, two of the tallies from Jordan Eberle, and rolled to a 6-3 win over the host Pittsburgh Penguins. Andrew Ladd, Brock Nelson, Matt Martin and Tom Kuhnhackl also scored as the Islanders won their third straight.

Giants' Hall of Famer McCovey dies at 80

Willie McCovey, a Hall of Famer with the San Francisco Giants, died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 80. The team confirmed his death in a statement, noting McCovey had been battling ongoing health issues.

NBA roundup: Leonard, Raptors rout 76ers

Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points and grabbed seven rebounds, and Jonas Valanciunas added 23 points off the bench as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 129-112 on Tuesday night. Kyle Lowry added 20 points and 12 assists for his fifth double-double of the season for Toronto, and Pascal Siakam finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Serge Ibaka chipped in with 16 points and eight rebounds, and Danny Green scored 10 points, putting all five starters in double digits in points.

Jets, MGM Resorts announce NFL's first gaming partnership

The New York Jets and MGM Resorts International announced Wednesday a multi-year partnership that makes the Las Vegas-based casino the official gaming partner of the club. It is the most comprehensive gaming partnership in the NFL. The agreement will give Jets fans access to an MGM mobile app, provide season-ticket holders with hospitality opportunities and rewards, and give MGM access to the Jets 360 production studio among other sponsorship exposure and advertising.

Red Sox LHP Price staying put, declines opt out

David Price is planning to stay in Boston, declining to exercise an opt-out clause in his contract to become a free agent this offseason. The Red Sox will have the 33-year-old left-hander under contract for the next four years for $127 million. Price faced a deadline of midnight ET Wednesday to decide on the option.

San Francisco Giants famed slugger Willie McCovey dead at 80

San Francisco Giants Hall of Fame slugger Willie McCovey, one of the most formidable batters in Major League Baseball, died on Wednesday at age 80, following a "battle with ongoing health issues," the team said. Blessed with a sweeping, powerful swing, the left-handed first baseman hit 521 homers during his 22 years in the majors, and his 18 grand slams rank as the most ever by a player who spent his career entirely in the National League.

Tennis: U.S. name unfamiliar lineup for Fed Cup final

Defending champions the United States have named an unfamiliar-looking lineup missing all their big guns for next week's Fed Cup final against a powerful Czech Republic. With Serena and Venus Williams unavailable together with Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys, captain Kathy Rinaldi's top-ranked player is world number 35 Danielle Collins.

Doping: White House adds voice to calls for WADA reform

A White House summit on doping in sport on Wednesday called for the embattled World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to enact reforms and provide stronger leadership in the fight for clean sport. The forum, convened by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), added its voice in calling for an urgent restructuring of the global anti-doping body.

Maryland changes course, fires coach Durkin

A day after announcing head coach DJ Durkin would be retained, Maryland fired the coach on Wednesday, according to a school spokeswoman. School president Wallace Loh said Durkin's departure was in the best interest of the university.

(With inputs from Reuters)