Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Eagles planning 'aggressive' approach to free agency

INDIANAPOLIS -- Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman plans on "aggressively" pursuing free agents who can help erase the sting of last season's second-half collapse. "The end of the season didn't go how we wanted it to," he said at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday. "I don't know that I think about it other than how do we improve, how do we get better as quickly as we can."

Raiders GM shuts down trade rumors involving Davante Adams

Three-time All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams is remaining with the Las Vegas Raiders, new general manager Tom Telesco told reporters on Tuesday at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. "He's a Raider," Telesco said.

Bills have work to do to get below increased salary cap

INDIANAPOLIS -- When Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane heard the NFL salary cap was set at $255.4 million, he couldn't contain his excitement. "To get to $255 (million), I was smiling," Beane said at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday.

Confident Chris Kirk defends title at Cognizant Classic

Last year's triumph at the PGA Tour's Honda Classic was a story about redemption for Chris Kirk. Both the name of the tournament and the trajectory of Kirk's career are totally different this time around.

Tigers P Casey Mize throws in first game after 22 months

Detroit Tigers starter Casey Mize appeared in a major league game on Tuesday for the first time in 22 months following his recovery from Tommy John and back surgeries. Mize, who was the first pick of the 2018 MLB Draft, threw 1 2/3 innings, giving up two runs on one hit and two walks. He had one strikeout.

Warriors hand Steve Kerr multi-year contract extension

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr signed a multi-year contract extension, the team announced on Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Warriors, however ESPN reported the two-year deal will make Kerr the highest-paid head coach in the league with an annual salary of $17.5 million.

Chiefs turn page, tag in play for top free agents

INDIANAPOLIS -- Winning the Super Bowl again put a strain on the Kansas City Chiefs' front office, but the extra five weeks of football made general manager Brett Veach easy to find. "They've been locked in a room, grinding to get ready for this thing," head coach Andy Reid said of Veach and the scouting staff cramming for the NFL Scouting Combine, which takes place this week in and around Lucas Oil Stadium.

Packers lovefest with QB Jordan Love just beginning

INDIANAPOLIS -- A lot changed in a few months for the Green Bay Packers at the end of the 2023 season, including general manager Brian Gutekunst's opinion of quarterback Jordan Love. "Really proud of him," Gutekunst said Tuesday at the morning media availability at the NFL Scouting Combine. "The work that he put in, really, he was very much rewarded for all the work. He's been put in some tough situations throughout his career. Had lack of opportunity early with the COVID and not having preseason games and different things. But to go through the tough stretch in October and to see him so steady through all that, and just really lead our team to get better week in and week out, and to see the rewards at the end of the season, I was very excited for him and our football team. And just again, for as good as he played, there's so much more in front of him and just excited for him and where he's going."

Jays P Erik Swanson leaves camp after son hit by car

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson has left spring training to tend to his 4-year-old son, Toby, who was hit by a car and airlifted to a hospital on Sunday in Clearwater, Fla. Blue Jays manager John Schneider made the announcement about the boy's injury at the team's complex in nearby Dunedin.

Peers welcome Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh back to NFL

INDIANAPOLIS -- There was no sign of Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh in and around Lucas Oil Stadium as the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine kicked off Tuesday, but the welcome committee was ready to celebrate his return. "He's gonna do great," Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday at a podium session his brother declined. "We've been together the last couple days. He's fired up, enthusiastic, talking to players, he knows a lot of these guys. It's been fun."

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