Reuters Sports News Summary

The surgery was to repair a ruptured adductor that apparently plagued him much of the 2023 season. NBA roundup: Knicks silence Jazz to end historic month Donte DiVincenzo hit a career-high nine 3-pointers and finished with 33 points on Tuesday night for the red-hot New York Knicks, who completed their best month in almost 30 years with a 118-103 win over the visiting Utah Jazz.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Report: Broncos to hire former Saints OC Pete Carmichael

The Denver Broncos are expected to hire former New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, NOLA.com reported on Tuesday. While the exact role for Carmichael is unknown, the move will reunite him with Broncos head coach Sean Payton and potentially offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.

Basketball-Former Spain and Raptors forward Marc Gasol retires

Marc Gasol is retiring from basketball, calling time on a career in which he won an NBA title with the Toronto Raptors and two World Cup gold medals with Spain. The 39-year-old, younger brother of Pau Gasol who won back to back NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010, announced his decision at a press conference on Wednesday in Barcelona.

Diamondbacks sign DH/OF Joc Pederson for 2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced a one-year agreement Tuesday with two-time All-Star outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson. The deal with the 31-year-old free agent is for a reported $9.5 million and includes a mutual option for the 2025 season. The Arizona Republic previously reported that there is a $3 million buyout for the $14 million option.

Report: Padres add reliever Wandy Peralta on 4-year deal

The San Diego Padres are in agreement with free agent reliever Wandy Peralta on a four-year, $16.5 million contract, The Athletic reported Wednesday. The deal with the 32-year-old left-hander includes three opt-outs and is pending the results of a physical, per the report.

2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Preview, Props, Best Bets

The PGA Tour has ratcheted up the stakes for the AT&T Pro-Am, providing Signature Event status to this week's event at the iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links. That means 49 of the top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings from last season are in the field, where they will compete for the $3.6 million winner's portion of the $20 million purse. The event begins Friday along with 80 celebrities in the pro-am that will also take place at Spyglass Hill.

Golf-Langer hopes for late end to emotional Masters farewell

Bernhard Langer has missed the Masters cut for the last three years but the two-times champion will be doing all he can to snap that streak this year and make the most of his final start at Augusta National. The 66-year-old German, speaking to reporters on Wednesday ahead of his title defense at the PGA Tour Champions' Feb. 16-18 Chubb Classic, admits it will be a tough farewell.

Report: RB Kareem Hunt recovering from adductor surgery

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt is recovering from sports hernia surgery, ESPN reported. The surgery was to repair a ruptured adductor that apparently plagued him much of the 2023 season.

NBA roundup: Knicks silence Jazz to end historic month

Donte DiVincenzo hit a career-high nine 3-pointers and finished with 33 points on Tuesday night for the red-hot New York Knicks, who completed their best month in almost 30 years with a 118-103 win over the visiting Utah Jazz. DiVincenzo went 9-for-15 from beyond the arc and finished one 3-pointer shy of matching the franchise record, shared by J.R. Smith and Evan Fournier. Josh Hart posted his first career triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists while Jalen Brunson had 29 points and nine assists for the Knicks, who won their final eight games of January to finish the month 14-2.

Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Eagles' Jalen Hurts added to Pro Bowl

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown were added Tuesday to the NFC roster for the upcoming Pro Bowl. Gibbs is replacing San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey, whose team defeated the Lions in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. The 49ers will compete in Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas.

Olympics-Paris 2024 opening ceremony attendees estimate cut to 300,000

The number of people set to attend the opening ceremony of this year's Olympics has been estimated at about 300,000, French Interior minister Gerald Darmanin said on Wednesday, around half as many as were previously expected. The opening ceremony will be a six kilometre parade along the River Seine on July 26. It will take place amid security concerns as France is on a high terrorism alert.