Sports News Roundup: Jutanugarn, Lee to renew rivalry in Australia; NBA: Mumbai to host 2019 preseason games in first for India

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Saints DE Jordan questions Big Ben's HOF creds

Adding fuel to Sunday's Steelers-Saints showdown, New Orleans defensive end Cameron Jordan took a jab at Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's Hall of Fame credentials on Thursday. "Is that true?" Jordan responded when a reporter suggested that Roethlisberger was a candidate for eventual enshrinement in Canton, Ohio.

NBA: Mumbai to host 2019 preseason games in first for India

Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings will play two preseason games in Mumbai next year, the first National Basketball Association games to take place in India, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Thursday. Cricket-mad India has been on the radar of the NBA. The association runs an academy near New Delhi, has arranged the visits of 35 current and former NBA and WNBA players since 2006 and opened an office in Mumbai in 2011.

MLB notebook: Phillies get their shot to woo Machado

The Manny Machado Tour stopped in Philadelphia on Thursday as the free agent met with the Phillies, the only National League team known to be on his itinerary. According to reports, Machado, his wife Yainee Alonso and his representation arrived at Citizens Bank Park at around 12:15 p.m. ET and made their way inside the stadium.

Ex-NFL WR Green-Beckham arrested, faces felony drug charge

Former NFL player Dorial Green-Beckham was arrested late Wednesday in Missouri and faces charges of felony drug possession and resisting arrest after he was caught with nearly a pound of marijuana, Greene County police said. According to police records, Green-Beckham, 25, was arrested for possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana and booked into the Greene County jail at 3:18 a.m. Thursday and is being held without bond.

Reports: Rapper Travis Scott to perform at SB halftime

Rapper and six-time Grammy nominee Travis Scott will perform with headliner Maroon 5 during the Super Bowl LIII halftime show in Atlanta, TMZ and Rolling Stone reported Thursday. Scott's No. 1 single "Sicko Mode" was nominated for a Grammy for best rap performance and best rap song, and his latest album Astroworld also earned a Grammy nomination for best rap album.

Congress votes to honor Gleason with Congressional Gold Medal

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation to award former New Orleans Saints defensive back Steve Gleason the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor Congress can bestow on a civilian. The award will recognize Gleason's efforts in raising money and awareness for research into the battle against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Doctors first diagnosed Gleason with ALS in 2011.

Reports: Ex-USC assistant in bribery scandal nears plea deal

Former USC assistant men's basketball coach Tony Bland, fired in January after his indictment on four felony charges related to a federal bribery case, reportedly is close to reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors. Reports Thursday vary as to whether Bland has reached the agreement or is in the process, as well as to whether the deal would call for Bland to serve time in prison.

USOC prized winning over athlete safety: congressional report

The U.S. Olympic community prioritized "medals and money" over the safety of its athletes, creating a culture that contributed to widespread instances of sexual abuse, according to a congressional report released on Thursday. The report comes after more than 350 women testified that former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar abused them during his tenure, crimes for which he is now serving an effective life sentence.

NFL suspends Patriots WR Gordon indefinitely

The NFL on Thursday officially suspended New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon, hours after Gordon announced that he planned to step away from football indefinitely to address his mental health. Gordon has been returned to the Reserve/Commissioner Suspended list indefinitely for violating terms of his reinstatement from a yearlong ban for substance abuse.

Jutanugarn, Lee to renew rivalry in Australia

The 2019 LPGA season promises early excitement with world No. 1 Ariya Jutanugarn and rival Minjee Lee set to clash at the Women's Australian Open championship from Feb. 14-17. Both players confirmed entry in the tournament at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, the Australian Golf Digest reported Thursday.

(With inputs from Reuters)