Reuters Sports News Summary

Rodgers asked to return to Sunday's 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals despite a fracture in his left wrist and is leading the push for play this week as Pittsburgh takes on the Bears (6-4) in Chicago. Reports: NBA scolds Draymond Green for engaging fan, but no fine Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green dodged a fine but was reprimanded by the NBA for engaging a fan courtside on Sunday night in New Orleans, according to ESPN.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Steelers contemplate QB Aaron Rodgers playing with fractured wrist

A small break in Aaron Rodgers left wrist is not necessarily enough to force a break in his season, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin confirmed on Tuesday. Rodgers asked to return to Sunday's 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals despite a fracture in his left wrist and is leading the push for play this week as Pittsburgh takes on the Bears (6-4) in Chicago.

Reports: NBA scolds Draymond Green for engaging fan, but no fine

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green dodged a fine but was reprimanded by the NBA for engaging a fan courtside on Sunday night in New Orleans, according to ESPN. Sam Green, 35, was identified following the no-contact confrontation under the basket which began with the New Orleans native shouting "Angel Reese" in the first quarter after Draymond Green missed multiple shots after offensive rebounds.

Tennis-'Heartbroken' Alcaraz drops out of Davis Cup finals due to injury

World number one Carlos Alcaraz he has pulled out of the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna due to a swollen hamstring, he said on Tuesday, adding he was "heartbroken" to miss out. The Spaniard aggravated the problem during the ATP Finals, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in Sunday's title clash, his withdrawal dealing another big blow to organisers the International Tennis Federation.

Tennis-Grand Slam doubles champion Salisbury to take break over anxiety

Four-time men's doubles Grand Slam champion Joe Salisbury says he is taking a break from tennis because of anxiety issues. The 33-year-old British player, a former doubles world number one, said he was unlikely to return before April after being left with a "feeling of dread" while on Tour.

Texans' QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) to miss third straight game

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Buffalo Bills due to his concussion, Houston coach DeMeco Ryans said. Stroud took part in a light practice Tuesday but has not yet cleared concussion protocol and will miss his third straight game.

Four accept qualifying offers, Kyle Schwarber on to free agency

Of the 13 players that were given one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offers, four accepted by Tuesday's deadline, including outfielder Trent Grisham of the New York Yankees. Among those that rejected the offer was Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies, who remains a free agent after hitting a National League-best 56 home runs last season while finishing second in NL MVP voting.

Report: Spurs standout Stephon Castle (hip) sidelined

Reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle will be sidelined with a left hip flexor strain and will be re-evaluated within two weeks, ESPN reported Tuesday. Castle was injured during the first half of Sunday's 123-110 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings and sat out the second half. He revealed afterwards that he was experiencing soreness.

LeBron James rules himself out of LA Olympics

LeBron James is content with his four Olympic medals. Speaking on the "Mind the Game" podcast, the NBA great said he has no plans to play for the United States in the 2028 Summer Olympics in his current city of residence, Los Angeles.

Reports: Cristiano Ronaldo visiting White House with Saudi Crown Prince

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, according to multiple media reports. Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner who helped lead Portugal to the 2016 European Championship, has become the most prominent player in the Saudi Pro League. Saudi Arabia teams have invested over $3 billion into signing some of the best players in the world to bring the domestic league to prominence.

Motor racing-Chadwick says WEC is ultimate goal as F1 dream recedes

Jamie Chadwick, Britain's foremost female racing driver, said on Tuesday competing at the top level of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) was now her 'ultimate goal' and recognised her Formula One dream was likely over. The 27-year-old will be official reserve driver for Hyundai's new Genesis Magma Racing Hypercar programme next season, with a development role.

Cavaliers fined $100K for player participation violation

The Cleveland Cavaliers were fined $100,000 by the NBA on Tuesday after All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley missed last Wednesday's 130-116 loss to the Miami Heat. The absence for both players was listed as "rest" on the official box score, with the league imposing the fine as a violation of the Player Participation Policy.

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