Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Report: Pelicans uninspired by Lakers' offers for Davis

The Los Angeles Lakers' initial trade offers for New Orleans Pelicans All-Star big man Anthony Davis have been underwhelming, according to an ESPN report early Saturday morning. Per ESPN, the Lakers have offered a package including Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Rajon Rondo, Michael Beasley and a first-round pick. None of their offers has included multiple first-round picks, nor has any included more than two of the Lakers' core young pieces. NFL: Fans in St. Louis can flush away anger at Kroenke

Three years after leaving St. Louis for the glamor of Tinseltown, the Rams are going to the Super Bowl, adding an extra sucker punch for many fans in the team's old hometown. Rams owner Stan Kroenke seems to be particularly reviled in St. Louis, so much so that one chain of sports bars has gone to extra lengths to give erstwhile fans an avenue to flush away their anger. 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. NASCAR: Gordon headlines Hall of Fame class

Three legendary drivers and two of stock car racing's most influential owners were honored with well-deserved inductions into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday night. In one distinct way, the 10th Hall of Fame class is unique. Either as owners or drivers, all five members of the class competed against each other at some point in their careers. 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. Golf: Four eagles take 'lucky' Li into joint lead at Saudi event

China's Li Haotong struck an astonishing four eagles to register an eight-under-par 62 and catch world number three Dustin Johnson at the top of the leaderboard after the third round of the Saudi International on Saturday. The American signed for six birdies, including four in a row from the ninth hole, to reach 16-under for the tournament. NHL roundup: Lightning squeak by Islanders in shootout

Victor Hedman scored the only goal in the shootout Friday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the host New York Islanders 1-0. The Lightning have alternated wins with losses in their last seven games. The Islanders have lost two straight but only five of their last 20 (15-3-2). 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). NBA roundup: Irving shines as Celtics top Knicks

Kyrie Irving capped an eventful day by totaling 23 points, 10 rebounds and six assists Friday night as the Boston Celtics recorded a 113-99 victory over the New York Knicks, whose home losing streak reached 13 games. After addressing his impending free agency during the morning shootaround by saying "ask me July 1," Irving returned from missing the previous two games with a strained left hip and helped the Celtics win for the eighth time in nine games. 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.