Sports News Roundup: Rossi sees Reynolds' winning touch boosting Alpine; Angels clip White Sox on walk-off wild pitch and more

Manchester United, which is currently in talks to sell itself, said it was expecting revenue of between 630 million pounds ($801.6 million) and 640 million pounds, compared with its previous forecast of between 590 million pounds and 610 million pounds. MLB roundup: Angels clip White Sox on walk-off wild pitch Mike Trout scored from third base on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Soccer-Italy pledges to stamp out anti-Semitism from football stadiums

Italy signed on Tuesday a letter of intent aimed at eradicating anti-Semitism from soccer stadiums across the country. Instances of racism and anti-Semitism are commonplace in Italian stadiums, with fans regularly booing or shouting abuse at Black players, using the word "Jew" as an insult and displaying Nazi or fascist symbols.

Tennis-WTA tweaks circuit with plans for pay parity in top events by 2027

The governing body of women's tennis announced a new circuit structure on Tuesday with a "pathway to handing out equal prize money" for men and women at combined WTA 1000 and 500 events starting from 2027. Tennis has sought to be a leader in the battle for equality in the last couple of decades with equal prize money offered to men and women at the four Grand Slams.

Cricket-England Cricket Board apologises for discrimination following equity report

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has apologised "unreservedly" to those who faced discrimination in the game after the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) released a report finding evidence of racism across the sport. The report found the cricket boards had failed to prevent "structural and institutional racism, sexism and class-based discrimination", and the ECB acknowledged the need for change.

Soccer-Arsenal, Belgian FA among winners selected by UEFA for social change work

UEFA announced the inaugural recipients of their "FootbALL Awards" on Tuesday, recognising the contribution to social change, given to Belgium's Football Association, the German Football League, Arsenal and former France player Lilian Thuram. All four have been recognised for committing to sustainability and anti-discrimination issues, European soccer's governing body said.

Motor racing-Aston Martin a reality check for F1, says Alpine's Rossi

Aston Martin's stunning leap up the grid to regular podium contenders this season has been a reality check for rival teams and Formula One as a whole, says Alpine boss Laurent Rossi. The Silverstone-based team owned by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll ended last year seventh overall but are now third, after being second for a while, behind runaway leaders Red Bull and former champions Mercedes.

Motor racing-Rossi sees Reynolds' winning touch boosting Alpine

Renault-owned Alpine believe Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds has the Midas Touch to help get the team back to the top in Formula One. "Deadpool" star Reynolds was announced on Monday, along with Wrexham soccer club co-owner Rob McElhenney, in a group of investors taking a 24% equity stake in the former world champions.

Tennis-Saudi investment in tennis won't replicate golf's woes: Tiley

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley believes any Saudi investment in tennis is unlikely to have the same impact as the country's disruptive entry into golf because talks are focused on bolstering the current structures of the game. ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi told the Financial Times last week that he had held "positive" discussions with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and other potential investors.

Manchester United raises annual forecast amid Champions League return

Manchester United on Tuesday raised its forecasts for annual revenue and adjusted profit, betting on strong commercial and matchday income as the English football club returns to the UEFA Champions League. Manchester United, which is currently in talks to sell itself, said it was expecting revenue of between 630 million pounds ($801.6 million) and 640 million pounds, compared with its previous forecast of between 590 million pounds and 610 million pounds.

MLB roundup: Angels clip White Sox on walk-off wild pitch

Mike Trout scored from third base on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif. White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer's 83-mph sweeper to Mike Moustakas was low and away and in the dirt, and White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal couldn't block it, allowing Trout to score. Trout led off the ninth with a walk against White Sox reliever Reynaldo Lopez.

Olympics-Only VIPs allowed to drink alcohol inside Paris 2024 venues

VIPs can quaff champagne to their hearts' delight while watching the Paris Olympics but the average fan will have to make do with soft drinks and water after organisers decided not to seek an exemption to a law prohibiting the sale of alcohol in stadiums. Under Evin's Law, which has been in place since 1991, alcohol is banned from sale to the general public inside stadiums in France, and Games organisers had not sought an exemption, a Paris 2024 spokesperson told Reuters.