Sports News Roundup: NBA roundup: Lakers drop Pistons to historic low; Olympics-Traffic to be heavily restricted during the Games, police warns and more

Bid leaders will intensify talks with the IOC, fleshing out plans and state support, with the Olympic governing body to decide on the 2030 and 2034 hosts at its session in July, 2024. NHL roundup: Rangers rally to avoid first losing streak Jimmy Vesey scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:15 remaining in the third period and the host New York Rangers avoided consecutive losses for the first time this season by rallying for a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

NBA roundup: Lakers drop Pistons to historic low

D'Angelo Russell racked up 35 points and nine assists for Los Angeles while the host Detroit Pistons established a franchise record for futility in the Lakers' 133-107 victory on Wednesday night. Anthony Davis powered for 28 points and 16 rebounds while LeBron James contributed 25 points as the Lakers bounced back from a 44-point loss to Philadelphia on Monday.

Olympics-Traffic to be heavily restricted during the Games, police warns

Car traffic during the Paris 2024 Olympics will be restricted with pre-registration necessary to enter several zones, although the maximum is being done to preserve the residents' daily lives, the French capital's chief of police said on Wednesday. "We want to guarantee the highest level of security while safeguarding the continuity of the economical and private lives," Paris police chief Laurent Nunez told a press conference before unveiling a map of restricted areas for the duration of the July 26-Aug. 11 Games.

Golf-Donald to remain Europe Ryder Cup captain for 2025

Luke Donald will remain Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 edition in New York after leading his team to victory over the United States in Italy last month. The 45-year-old Englishman will be Europe's first repeat captain since Bernard Gallacher in 1991, 1993 and 1995.

Sport-Women's elite sports revenue will cross billion dollars in 2024: Deloitte

Annual global revenue for women's elite sports will cross the billion-dollar threshold for the first time in 2024, Deloitte said on Wednesday. The predicted $1.28 billion revenue based on matchday earnings, broadcast and commercial revenue is "at least 300 per cent higher" than their previous valuation three years ago, Deloitte said.

NBA-Mavericks coach abandons press conference after spat with reporter

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd cut his press conference short after criticising the media for being negative about the team following their hard-fought victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. The Mavericks turned around a nine-point deficit during the second half with the duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving playing crucial roles in the 121-115 win, both scoring 41 and 27 points respectively.

Major League Pickleball asks players to take 40% pay cut - report

Pickleball's surging growth had cold water thrown on it when Major League Pickleball (MLP) asked its players to take a 40% pay cut, CNBC reported on Wednesday. The MLP had asked for a reduction of players' annual work days from 200 to 120 and planned to cut their salaries proportionally, the network reported, citing an email sent to players.

Olympics-Hayes arrival perfect timing for Paris 2024, says US striker Rodman

United States forward Trinity Rodman said their early exit at the World Cup was a turning point for the squad and the arrival of Emma Hayes as their new manager comes at the perfect time with the Paris Olympics just around the corner. The U.S. had been going for a third straight World Cup title in Australia and New Zealand but were eliminated by Sweden in the Round of 16.

Olympics-France 2030, Salt Lake City 2034 are preferred Winter Games bids - IOC

France 2030 and Salt Lake City 2034 were picked as preferred hosts of the Winter Olympics and their respective bid teams will now go into a dialogue with the International Olympic Committee, the IOC said on Wednesday. Bid leaders will intensify talks with the IOC, fleshing out plans and state support, with the Olympic governing body to decide on the 2030 and 2034 hosts at its session in July, 2024.

NHL roundup: Rangers rally to avoid first losing streak

Jimmy Vesey scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:15 remaining in the third period and the host New York Rangers avoided consecutive losses for the first time this season by rallying for a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. In a game where they saw 25 shots get blocked and 18 other attempts miss the net, the Rangers bounced back from their most lopsided loss through their first 20 games (5-1 to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday) by capitalizing on a fortuitous bounce.

NFL-Jets QB Rodgers back at practice 11 weeks after Achilles surgery

Four-times National Football League MVP Aaron Rodgers returned to practice on Wednesday, 11 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair an Achilles tear he suffered early in his team's season opener, the New York Jets said. Opening the 21-day practice window for Rodgers, who turns 40 on Saturday, does not necessarily mean he will return to game action this season as the team will now use the time to decide whether to activate the quarterback from injured reserve.