Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Top 25 roundup: No. 3 Virginia tops No. 23 NC State in OT

Kyle Guy made a tiebreaking 3-point basket with just more than two minutes left in overtime, and No. 3 Virginia held on to defeat host No. 23 North Carolina State 66-65 on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C. De'Andre Hunter made two foul shots with 5.2 seconds left to put Virginia up 66-63. He then fouled Markell Johnson on a 3-pointer at the 0.9-second mark, but Johnson missed the first attempt. Johnson made the second before inadvertently sinking the third try when the Wolfpack would have liked a chance to tip in a rebound. Police raid Melbourne Cup-winning trainer's stables

Australian police raided the stables of Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption and the possible use of electric-shock devices on horses. Three men, aged 48, 38 and 26 were all arrested on warrants in relation to sporting integrity matters, Victoria Police said in a statement. South Korean court lengthens jail term for former speed skating coach in abuse case

A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday nearly doubled jail time for a former speed skating coach convicted of hitting a two-time Olympic champion, citing a need to warn sports officials against the use of violence as a training tool. The case, and the athlete's accusation that the coach had also sexually abused her, has triggered South Korea's largest investigation into physical and sexual assaults in sport after the events sparked a flood of similar accusations. NFL notebook: Colts extend OL Glowinski three years

The Indianapolis Colts reached an agreement on an extension with guard Mark Glowinski worth $18 million, the team announced Tuesday. Terms were not revealed, but ESPN reports the deal is for three years and $18 million. MLB notebook: D-backs extend Lovullo's contract

The Arizona Diamondbacks and manager Torey Lovullo agreed to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday. Lovullo's deal now runs through the 2021 campaign. USA Today reported last season that Lovullo had one of the lowest salaries for a manager at $900,000. NFL: Stadium roof expected to be open for Super Bowl

The retractable roof on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta is expected to be open on Sunday when the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams meet in the Super Bowl, a stadium official said on Tuesday. Rain and cold weather early in the week are expected to give way to drier and more temperate conditions, allowing the 70,000 fans in attendance to experience the game under partly cloudy skies. Wife of jailed Bahraini footballer begs Thai PM for his release

The wife of jailed Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi pleaded with Thailand's prime minister on Wednesday to ensure he is not extradited to his native country, saying he faces torture there and should be sent back to asylum in Australia. "He would go back to face imprisonment, torture and possible death. Please help my husband. I don't want to lose him," Araibi's wife wrote on Wednesday in an open letter to Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. NBA roundup: Pelicans win but Rockets' Harden extends streak

Jahlil Okafor produced a season-high point total for a second consecutive game while Jrue Holiday undergirded a patchwork rotation with a sensational defensive performance as the depleted New Orleans Pelicans stunned the host Houston Rockets 121-116 on Tuesday. James Harden led the Rockets with 37 points -- his 24th straight game with at least 30 -- and added 11 rebounds, but he shot just 11 of 32 from the floor. Mixed martial arts: McGregor, Nurmagomedov suspended for post-match brawl

Conor McGregor and UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov were each fined and suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday for their roles in a post-match melee last October in Las Vegas. Copies of the agreements showed the commission voted to hand Nurmagomedov a nine-month ban and $500,000 fine while McGregor was given a six-month ban and $50,000 fine for a brawl that overshadowed Russian Nurmagomedov's successful title defense. NHL roundup: Stolarz Flyers' latest hero in net

Anthony Stolarz made his homecoming to the New York area a winning one Tuesday night, becoming the latest Philadelphia goalie to author a surprisingly stout performance as the Flyers beat the Rangers 1-0. Oskar Lindblom scored in the first period for the Flyers, who have won five straight. The Rangers' three-game winning streak ended with the loss.