Reuters Sports News Summary

The Puerto Rican, the main event in the San Juan card, was forced to pull out of the bout after failing a medical test. Reports: Bucs agree to 2-year extension with WR Mike Evans The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans are in agreement on a two-year, $52 million extension with five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans, ESPN and NFL Network reported Monday.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Panthers pass rusher Brian Burns headed for tag

Panthers pass rusher Brian Burns and Carolina are no closer to a long-term contract agreement, signaling the franchise tag is imminent ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Teams can apply franchise and transition tags to restrict pending free agents from hitting the open market without refusal rights.

Report: Panthers parting ways with CB Donte Jackson

The Carolina Panthers are expected to release or trade veteran cornerback Donte Jackson, ESPN reported Monday. Jackson, 28, has a $4 million roster bonus due March 16. His release would save $5.9 million against the salary cap.

Preds F Tommy Novak signs three-year, $10.5M extension

The Nashville Predators signed center Tommy Novak to a three-year, $10.5 million contract on Monday. Novak, 26, has recorded 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) through 51 games this season.

Houston remains No. 1; Kansas falls out of top 10

Houston remained No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll released Monday while Kansas dropped out of the top 10 for the first time in three seasons. Houston (26-3) earned 52 first-place votes on the heels of a nail-biting 87-85 win at Oklahoma on Saturday. UConn (26-3) moved up a spot into No. 2, earning six first-place votes. Purdue (26-3) dropped to No. 3 and got four first-place votes.

Boxing-Serrano pulls out from Meinke bout after allergic eye reaction to braiding gel

Featherweight champion Amanda Serrano was almost blinded by chemicals in her braiding gel, the boxer said after Saturday's title defence against Nine Meinke was cancelled. The Puerto Rican, the main event in the San Juan card, was forced to pull out of the bout after failing a medical test.

Reports: Bucs agree to 2-year extension with WR Mike Evans

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans are in agreement on a two-year, $52 million extension with five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans, ESPN and NFL Network reported Monday. The deal includes $35 million guaranteed, according to the ESPN report.

Stanford, Iowa move up behind No. 1 South Carolina

South Carolina remains the consensus No. 1 team in the Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll after completing a second straight undefeated regular season. Coach Dawn Staley's Gamecocks (29-0) received all 35 first-place votes in Monday's rankings and are the No. 1 seed for this week's Southeastern Conference tournament.

Phillies reach 3-year extension with ace Zack Wheeler

The Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler are in agreement on a three-year extension that will keep the ace in Philadelphia through the 2027 season. The team did not disclose financial terms Monday, but multiple outlets reported the extension is worth $126 million, which would make the deal the highest ever in terms of average annual value.

MLS vs. Liga MX All-Star Game set for July 24 in Columbus

The 2024 Major League Soccer All-Star Game will once again feature the best players from MLS against a team of All-Stars from Mexico's top flight on July 24 in Columbus, Ohio. It will be the third All-Star clash between MLS and Liga MX. Last year's game pitted the MLS All-Stars against English Premier League power Arsenal.

NFL-Beloved Eagles centre Kelce retires after 13 seasons

Philadelphia Eagles centre Jason Kelce announced his retirement on Monday after a 13-year National Football League career during which he established himself as one of the best at his position and endeared himself to the team's fanbase. Kelce, the older brother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, won a Super Bowl in February 2018, earned seven Pro Bowl selections and was named a first-team All Pro six times in an NFL career spent entirely with the Eagles.

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