Reuters Sports News Summary

Shevchenko overcame a 10-3 disadvantage in aces by converting two of three break points, to 0-for-3 for Khachanov. Soccer-Spurs' Richarlison to return in 'coming weeks' after groin surgery Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has undergone groin surgery that will rule him out of action for a few weeks, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

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Colombia ELN guerrillas free kidnapped father of Liverpool soccer star Diaz

Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas on Thursday freed the father of Liverpool soccer player Luis Diaz, after taking him hostage nearly two weeks ago, the government said. The kidnapping of Luis Manuel Diaz has disrupted the government's peace talks with the ELN, which restarted last year in the hope of ending the group's part in Colombia's 60-year conflict, which has killed at least 450,000 people.

Soccer-Liverpool stunned by Toulouse, Brighton ease to win at Ajax

Liverpool suffered a shock 3-2 loss at French side Toulouse in Europa League Group E on Thursday as Brighton & Hove Albion took a big step towards the knockout stages with a 2-0 win at Ajax Amsterdam. Juergen Klopp's Liverpool still top the group standings with nine points, two ahead of Toulouse, despite being denied an equaliser in the last minute of added time by the VAR.

NBA-LeBron James museum to open Nov. 25 in Ohio

A museum dedicated solely to the life and illustrious career of NBA great LeBron James is opening this month in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, his foundation said on Thursday. LeBron James' Home Court will be a self-guided tour offering a look at his life and including never-before-seen items along his journey from Akron to the NBA, Olympics, business, philanthropy and beyond.

ATP roundup: Alexander Shevchenko advances to Metz semifinals

Alexander Shevchenko knocked off fellow Russian and third seed Karen Khachanov 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Moselle Open in Metz, France. Shevchenko overcame a 10-3 disadvantage in aces by converting two of three break points, to 0-for-3 for Khachanov.

Soccer-Spurs' Richarlison to return in 'coming weeks' after groin surgery

Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has undergone groin surgery that will rule him out of action for a few weeks, the Premier League club said on Thursday. Richarlison said on Monday that he had struggled with health problems the past eight months and decided to go under the knife.

Tennis-Italy and Canada reach BJK Cup semis, Swiss crash out

Switzerland's reign as Billie Jean King Cup champions is over after they suffered a second successive loss in Seville on Thursday, this time at the hands of the United States. Italy became the first nation through to the semi-finals after beating Germany 3-0 in Group D.

Soccer-NWSL announces record broadcast deal to start in 2024

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has agreed a four-year media deal with broadcasters ESPN, CBS, Prime Sports and Scripps' ION Network, the league said on Thursday. The NWSL described the deal, worth a reported $60 million annually, as the "largest media investment in women's sports history", promising "record-breaking distribution and revenue" for the top-flight American league.

Motor racing-U.S. GP results stand after F1 stewards reject Haas appeal

The U.S. Grand Prix results were confirmed after Formula One stewards rejected on Thursday an attempt by the Haas team to have them reviewed weeks after the event. Stewards ruled, in a lengthy statement, that Haas had presented no significant and relevant new element that was unavailable to them at the time of the Oct. 22 race in Austin, Texas.

Soccer-Southgate said VAR checks left him bored in Spurs v Chelsea thriller

Endless VAR stoppages during Tottenham Hotspur's chaotic 4-1 home defeat by Chelsea on Monday left watching England manager Gareth Southgate bored, he said on Thursday. The Premier League derby was one of the most extraordinary in the history of the competition, with nine VAR checks, five disallowed goals, two red cards and 21 minutes of stoppage time.

Golf-Bradbury in four-way lead after first round at Sun City

Englishman Dan Bradbury hit an eagle on his last hole for a six-under-par 66 and a four-way share of the lead after the first round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club on Thursday. Bradbury tops the leaderboard with Denmark’s Nicolai Hojgaard, who overcame a poor start to set the early pace, Swede Vincent Norrman and Max Homa from the United States in the tournament dubbed Africa’s major.