Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. MLB notebook: Astros add LHP Miley

The Houston Astros signed free agent left-hander Wade Miley to a one-year contract, the team confirmed Friday. The deal is worth $4.5 million and includes an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses, according to multiple reports. Super Bowl LIII will be the 'Super Bowl' of sports betting

Office pools be warned. Americans will be able to bet on Sunday's Super Bowl for the first time outside of Nevada without running afoul of the law. The National Football League championship game and biggest U.S. television event of the year will almost surely be the country's single biggest betting event of the year. It is expected to generate twice as much in legal wagers across the country as last year, following the opening of sportsbooks in seven more states. Pelicans F Davis says title dreams inspired trade request

All-Star forward Anthony Davis said Friday that playing for an NBA championship is his priority now, which is why he asked the New Orleans Pelicans to trade him. Davis spoke with reporters after Pelicans practice in his first public comments since telling the organization last weekend that he would not sign a contract extension with the team. Dynamic Rams get ready to unveil Oscar-winning performance

With a charismatic young coach, an entertaining offense and a personality-driven defense, the Los Angeles Rams are on the verge of scripting a dramatic ending to their Hollywood blockbuster when they face the New England Patriots in Sunday's Super Bowl. When the Rams returned to Los Angeles for the 2016 season, after spending the previous 21 campaigns in St. Louis, they had no idea if they would enjoy a happy homecoming. NBA notebook: Davis trade request about title

All-Star forward Anthony Davis said Friday that playing for an NBA championship is his priority now, which is why he asked the New Orleans Pelicans to trade him. Davis spoke with reporters after Pelicans practice in his first public comments since telling the organization last weekend that he would not sign a contract extension with the team. The NBA's trade deadline is Thursday. Golf: Phoenix leader Fowler cannot shake off Thomas, on or off the course

Rickie Fowler birdied the final four holes to earn a one-stroke lead over Justin Thomas in the second round at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Friday. They are sharing a house this week, but Fowler will not be doing too much trash talking just yet, not with a recent world number one breathing down his neck. NFL: Want a Super Bowl? Build stadium and it will come

You want to host a Super Bowl? Be prepared to take on an Olympic-sized bidding process and throw in a billion or two for a new stadium to enhance your chances of staging the biggest party and sporting event in the United States. NFL notebook: DE Peppers announces retirement

Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers announced his retirement from the NFL after 17 seasons with Carolina, the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. The 39-year-old is fourth on the NFL's all-time sack list (159.5) behind three Hall of Famers: Kevin Greene (160), Reggie White (198) and Bruce Smith (200). Patriots stand firm against NFL's new era

The New England Patriots have found new ways to achieve the familiar and predictable result of reaching the Super Bowl as they burnish their claim as the most dominant NFL franchise of the modern era. In their third consecutive Super Bowl, the Patriots have joined the Buffalo Bills (1990-93) and Miami Dolphins (1971-73) as the only teams to achieve such a run. Super Bowl clash of generations sets stage for 100th season

The New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams will play for a Super Bowl title on Sunday in a generational clash that could come to define an era or mark a new beginning for the National Football League. The NFL will celebrate a landmark 100th anniversary next season with either the Patriots' old guard as defending champions looking to extend their dynasty into a new century or with the kids from Los Angeles having seized the torch.

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