Reuters Sports News Summary

Keller, with a team-leading 19 goals on the season and 10 points in the last seven games, registered his ninth multi-goal effort of 2023-24, while being credited with nine shots. Tennis-Swiatek shunted out of Australian Open, Alcaraz breaks new ground World number one Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Australian Open at the hands of Czech teenager Linda Noskova in the third round on Saturday to further deplete an already weakened women's draw heading into the second week at Melbourne Park.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Tennis-Swiatek at a loss to understand Australian Open exit

The Australian Open had its biggest shock to date when teenager Linda Noskova knocked world number one Iga Swiatek out of the competition in the third round on Saturday, and the Polish top seed was at a loss to explain how she felt. Swiatek began strongly, winning the opening set 6-3, but after losing the second by the same score, the decider saw Czech 19-year-old Noskova break serve twice to win 6-4.

Reports: White Sox reach 1-year deal with RHP John Brebbia

Free-agent reliever John Brebbia agreed to terms with the Chicago White Sox on a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported Saturday. Per The Athletic, the deal is worth at least $5.5 million, with $4 million being paid in 2024 and a $6 million mutual option or $1.5 million buyout for 2025. It also includes performance bonuses for the right-hander.

Golf-Young hangs onto lead going into final round in Dubai, as McIlroy roars back

Cameron Young recovered from a poor front nine to card a one-under-par 71 and has a two-shot lead after the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday, where Rory McIlroy shot the lowest round of the day to roar back into contention. The American is 14 under-par overall, with McIlroy and Poland's Adrian Meronk two shots behind going into the final round.

Lightning get past Sabres, take win streak to five

Goaltender Jonas Johansson returned to beat the club that drafted him as the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning produced their season-best fifth straight victory, topping the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Saturday afternoon. A 2014 third-round draft pick by Buffalo, Johansson made 26 saves in his first start since beating the Montreal Canadiens on Dec. 31.

Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea hit by heavy snowfall

Heavy snow interrupted some events at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea's Gangwon province on Saturday, with thousands of officials armed with snow-removal gear deployed to clear the way for events to continue. The city of Gangneung in the province had seen more than 28 centimetres (11 inches) of snowfall as of 5 p.m. local time, and the nearby city of Samcheok had 25.8 cm, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the Korea Meteorological Administration.

Nikolaj Ehlers' goal lifts Jets over Senators in overtime

Nikolaj Ehlers scored with 46 seconds remaining in overtime and the visiting Winnipeg Jets defeated the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Saturday. Ehlers entered the zone on the rush, eluded a defenseman and then beat Joonas Korpisalo with a backhand shot to the far side to win it. It was his 16th goal of the season.

Clayton Keller scores two goals as Coyotes edge Predators

Clayton Keller scored twice, and Connor Ingram made 31 saves, as the Arizona Coyotes pulled out a 3-2 victory over the visiting Nashville Predators on Saturday at Tempe, Ariz. Michael Carcone recorded his 15th goal and Sean Durzi had two assists for the Coyotes, who won for the second time in three home games after losing three straight there. Keller, with a team-leading 19 goals on the season and 10 points in the last seven games, registered his ninth multi-goal effort of 2023-24, while being credited with nine shots.

Tennis-Swiatek shunted out of Australian Open, Alcaraz breaks new ground

World number one Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Australian Open at the hands of Czech teenager Linda Noskova in the third round on Saturday to further deplete an already weakened women's draw heading into the second week at Melbourne Park. While only three of the top 10 women's seeds remain, the main contenders for the men's title have all breezed into the fourth round with Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev joining the charge on day seven.

Chiefs rule out WR Kadarius Toney (hip, ankle) vs. Bills

The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out wide receiver Kadarius Toney from Sunday's AFC divisional round game against the Buffalo Bills at Orchard Park, N.Y. Toney, 24, had been listed as questionable as late as Friday with hip and ankle injuries.

Logan O’Connor gets hat trick, Avalanche overpower Flyers

Logan O'Connor scored three goals, Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the host Philadelphia Flyers 7-4 on Saturday. Mikko Rantanen scored two goals and Ross Colton contributed three assists.