Reuters Sports News Summary

The Kings will be far from their home court on Tuesday, when they will be in Detroit to begin a five-game road trip. Giants RB Saquon Barkley ‘numb’ to tag, skips exit interview New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley said Monday that he's "numb" to the prospects of being hit with the franchise tag again and added that he's skipping the team's open-door policy exit interviews.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Racing Louisville trades GK Hillary Beall to San Diego

Racing Louisville traded goalkeeper Hillary Beall to the San Diego Wave on Monday for a natural second-round pick in the 2025 NWSL Draft. Beall, 24, did not see any playing time the past two years after signing a rookie contract with Racing before the 2022 season. A native of Laguna Beach, Calif., Beall backed up goalie Katie Lund, who played every minute of both seasons.

After rough home loss, Kings hit road to face Pistons

Mike Brown will not have to apologize to ticket-buying Sacramento Kings fans after Tuesday's game. The head coach felt bad for the paying customers who witnessed the Kings' 133-100 home loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. The Kings will be far from their home court on Tuesday, when they will be in Detroit to begin a five-game road trip.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley ‘numb’ to tag, skips exit interview

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley said Monday that he's "numb" to the prospects of being hit with the franchise tag again and added that he's skipping the team's open-door policy exit interviews. "I went through the whole process last year. We talked more than enough last year, to be honest. I'm gonna let my agents handle that," Barkley said Monday, adding that the team knows where to find him.

Scout's Take: Top 5 NFL prospects for Michigan, Washington

Michigan and Washington compete for the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday in what will be the final chance for some prospects to make a lasting impression on NFL scouts. One of those prospects is Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr., whose medical analysis -- a file that includes four season-ending injuries -- is a vital piece of the puzzle for pro evaluators.

Leafs F William Nylander signs 8-year, $92M extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed star forward William Nylander to an eight-year, $92 million contract extension on Monday. It is the richest contract in franchise history, according to The Hockey News. TSN reported it includes a full no-trade clause for the 27-year-old right winger.

Soccer-Germany's World Cup-winning captain and coach Beckenbauer dies at 78

Germany's Franz Beckenbauer, one of soccer's greatest players who captained his country to World Cup glory in 1974 and won the tournament again as manager in 1990, has died at the age of 78, his family said in a statement on Monday. Beckenbauer bestrode the sport as player, coach, pundit and administrator for more than half a century and was widely admired globally, with messages of sympathy pouring in from across the world on Monday.

Kraken hit the road on a roll, with Sabres up next

Last January, the Seattle Kraken became the first NHL team to ever sweep a seven-game road trip. The Kraken won't be able to match that this year as their Eastern swing, which begins Tuesday in Buffalo, lasts only six games.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick ‘under contract,’ open to ceding personnel control

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Monday he's still "under contract" and will continue to "do what I always do," adding that he's willing to abdicate personnel responsibilities if that's "the best thing to help our football team." Belichick, 71, made the comments during a 13-minute, end-of-season video conference with reporters. He will meet with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, which "might be a series of meetings." Reports say those meetings will happen this week, possibly even Monday.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll dismisses retirement rumors

Rumors swirled before the Seattle Seahawks' season-ending win on Sunday that longtime head coach Pete Carroll was considering retirement. On his regular Monday appearance on Seattle Sports 710, Carroll put those rumors to rest.

Yankees to add INF Kevin Smith

The New York Yankees are signing free agent infielder Kevin Smith. Smith announced his next team on social media by posting a photo of himself as a Little League player in a Yankees uniform. "Headed Home for 2024," wrote the native of East Greenbush, N.Y.