Sports News Roundup: Kevin Durant, Suns top Jazz in 2OT thriller; Pens' Alex Nedeljkovic returns, blanks Knights and more

Ryan Graves, Noel Acciari and Evgeni Malkin scored for the Penguins, who snapped a two-game losing streak in playing their third game in four nights and fourth game in six nights. NFL roundup: Lions storm back in fourth, stun Bears David Montgomery scored on a 1-yard run with 29 seconds remaining and the Detroit Lions rallied from a 12-point, fourth-quarter deficit to pull out a 31-26 victory over the visiting Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Sports News Roundup: Kevin Durant, Suns top Jazz in 2OT thriller; Pens' Alex Nedeljkovic returns, blanks Knights and more
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Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Jordan Spieth replaces Rory McIlroy on PGA Tour board

Jordan Spieth will serve the remainder of Rory McIlroy's term as a player director the PGA Tour's policy board. Commissioner Jay Monahan announced the change to tour members on Monday.

Olympics-Soaring hotel prices, crackdown on illegal renting to hit Paris 2024 experience

Visitors heading to Paris for next year's Olympics face major accommodation problems amid soaring hotel prices and a crackdown on rentals of tourist apartments. A report by the Paris tourism office showed that hotel prices would rise by a whopping 314% between the 2023 and 2024 summers.

NBA roundup: Kevin Durant, Suns top Jazz in 2OT thriller

Kevin Durant scored 39 points and took over during a decisive stretch of the second overtime session to lift the Phoenix Suns to a thrilling 140-137 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night in Salt Lake City. Devin Booker added 26 points, including a pair of free throws in the final second of the second OT, and dished out eight assists as the Suns won for the second time in Utah in three nights.

Tennis-Djokovic destroys Sinner to win record seventh ATP Finals title

A ruthless Novak Djokovic destroyed home favourite Jannik Sinner to win the ATP Finals title for a record seventh time on Sunday -- reaching yet another milestone in his incredible career. The 36-year-old Serb lost to home favourite Sinner earlier in the week in the group stage, but exacted sweet revenge with a sublime display to claim a 6-3 6-3 victory.

Soccer-Shirts worn by Messi at 2022 World Cup expected to fetch record price at auction

Six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's triumphant run at the 2022 World Cup are expected to become the "most valuable collection of sports memorabilia" when bidding opens later this month, auction house Sotheby's said. The collection includes the shirt he wore during the first half of the final in Qatar.

NHL roundup: Pens' Alex Nedeljkovic returns, blanks Knights

Just back from a hand injury, goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic turned away all 38 shots he faced Sunday to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins past the visiting Vegas Golden Knights, 3-0. It was Nedeljkovic's first shutout of the season, the eighth of his career and his first against Vegas. Ryan Graves, Noel Acciari and Evgeni Malkin scored for the Penguins, who snapped a two-game losing streak in playing their third game in four nights and fourth game in six nights.

NFL roundup: Lions storm back in fourth, stun Bears

David Montgomery scored on a 1-yard run with 29 seconds remaining and the Detroit Lions rallied from a 12-point, fourth-quarter deficit to pull out a 31-26 victory over the visiting Chicago Bears on Sunday. Montgomery, a former Bears running back, rushed for 76 yards. Jared Goff, who threw a season-high three interceptions, engineered two fourth-quarter scoring drives and finished with 236 yards passing and two touchdowns for Detroit (8-2).

Soccer-Belief in right path will pay off for Germany says coach Nagelsmann

Believing in a positive playing style is the key to success for Germany, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Monday with the three-time European champions struggling to find their form ahead of next year's Euro 2024 on home soil. The Germans suffered a 3-2 loss to Turkey on Saturday in Nagelsmann's first home game since taking over in September. They next face Austria in Vienna on Tuesday in their last friendly international of the year.

Motorcycling-Di Giannantonio takes Qatar GP win, Bagnaia extends championship lead

Gresini Racing's Fabio Di Giannantonio stormed to a maiden MotoGP victory at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, denying championship leader Francesco Bagnaia in the dying stages, while title contender Jorge Martin finished a lowly 10th. Di Giannantonio, who does not have a MotoGP ride next season, threw caution to the wind at the floodlit Lusail International Circuit and took on Bagnaia to claim his first win while pole-sitter Luca Marini of VR46 Racing finished third.

Motor racing-Las Vegas Grand Prix answers critics with thrilling race

The much-maligned Las Vegas Grand Prix crossed the finish line in style on Saturday night, delivering a dramatic race on the famed Las Vegas Strip to help offset earlier missteps. The announcement of a third U.S. grand prix was initially met with enthusiasm, but the mood began to sour in the days leading up to the event as street closures choked traffic and public interest began to wane.

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