Sports News Roundup: Soccer-FIFA threatens Women's World Cup broadcast blackout in Europe; Serena Williams announces pregnancy on Met Gala red carpet and more

The 28-year-old, who had lost in the first round of his previous five appearances at the championships, led 16-10 in the best of 35-frame final but four-time champion Selby rattled off five frames in a row to test Brecel's nerve. Tennis-Djokovic able to play at US Open as vaccine mandate set to end World number one Novak Djokovic will be able to compete at the U.S. Open this year after the U.S. government said on Monday it will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers on May 11.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Soccer-FIFA threatens Women's World Cup broadcast blackout in Europe

Europe's top soccer nations face a broadcast blackout for this year's Women's World Cup unless media can improve on their "disappointing" offers for the rights, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said. Offers from "Big 5" European countries were not acceptable to football's world governing body and a "slap in the face" of the players and "all women worldwide", Infantino said.

Serena Williams announces pregnancy on Met Gala red carpet

Serena Williams confirmed she is expecting baby number two on Monday, telling reporters at the star-studded Met Gala in New York that there were "three of us" on the red carpet, where she arrived with husband Alexis Ohanian. The 23-times major winner announced last year that she was "evolving away from tennis," writing in a Vogue magazine article that she wanted to grow her family after welcoming daughter Olympia in 2017.

Motor racing-Newey agrees contract extension with Red Bull-report

Red Bull's technical head Adrian Newey, one of Formula One's most successful designers of all time, has signed a contract extension with the reigning world champions, motorsport.com reported on Monday. A team spokesman said contracts were not publicly discussed but indicated Newey, 64, "won't be going anywhere for some time".

Cricket-Kohli, Gambhir docked full match fees over IPL altercation

Former India team mates Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir were docked their full match fees following their altercation in Monday's Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Lucknow, organisers said. Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore had been beaten at home last month by Lucknow Super Giants, who have former test opener Gambhir as their 'Global Mentor'.

NHL-Panthers restrict ticket sales in bid to keep Maple Leafs fans out

The Florida Panthers, in a bid to prevent their arena from being overrun by Toronto Maple Leafs fans during their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series, are restricting ticket sales for home games to residents of the United States. The Maple Leafs are known for having a devoted fan base that regularly shows up in large numbers when the team, one of seven National Hockey League clubs based in Canada, play on the road.

Cricket-Australia paceman Hazlewood makes successful return in IPL

Paceman Josh Hazlewood handed Australia an Ashes boost as he made a successful return from an Achilles injury to help Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Lucknow Super Giants by 18 runs in the Indian Premier League. Hazlewood took 2-15 in his three overs as RCB successfully defended a modest total of 126 for nine on Monday.

Snooker-Belgium's Brecel holds off Selby to win world title

Belgium's Luca Brecel became the first player from mainland Europe to win the snooker world title as he completed a fairytale fortnight by resisting a Mark Selby fightback to triumph 18-15 at The Crucible on Sunday. The 28-year-old, who had lost in the first round of his previous five appearances at the championships, led 16-10 in the best of 35-frame final but four-time champion Selby rattled off five frames in a row to test Brecel's nerve.

Tennis-Djokovic able to play at US Open as vaccine mandate set to end

World number one Novak Djokovic will be able to compete at the U.S. Open this year after the U.S. government said on Monday it will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers on May 11. Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against COVID-19, missed the U.S. Open in 2022 due to his vaccine status.

Boxing-IBA president Kremlev blasts 'black sheep' that formed breakaway world body

International Boxing Association (IBA) president Umar Kremlev blasted the national federations who broke away from the body to form a new world boxing federation, describing the officials as 'black sheep' and 'hyenas' who do not belong in sport. A group including the United States and Britain announced a new federation - World Boxing - last month in a breakaway aimed at securing the troubled sport's Olympic future while seeking recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Roundup: Broncos pick up 5th year on WR Jerry Jeudy

The Denver Broncos picked up the fifth-year option on wide receiver Jerry Jeudy on Monday. Jeudy, 24, is set to make $12.987 million in 2024.