Reuters Sports News Summary

Stroud took part in a light practice Tuesday but has not yet cleared concussion protocol and will miss his third straight game. Deion Sanders insists Colorado has 'right man' despite losing season The Colorado football team is headed for its second losing record in three years under Deion Sanders, but Coach Prime isn't about to concede defeat in the big picture.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Hoyas C Vince Iwuchukwu to have medical procedure, miss time

Georgetown announced Tuesday that center Vince Iwuchukwu is scheduled to undergo an unnamed medical procedure. Iwuchukwu missed the start of his freshman season at Southern California after he went into cardiac arrest at a team practice in July 2022. The Hoyas did not indicate whether his current health needs are related to that incident.

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.

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.

Deion Sanders insists Colorado has 'right man' despite losing season

The Colorado football team is headed for its second losing record in three years under Deion Sanders, but Coach Prime isn't about to concede defeat in the big picture. Addressing questions about his job security, Sanders said Tuesday, "You've got the right man. I promise you, you do. And I'm going to prove that to you. Just give me an opportunity and a little more time, and I'm going to prove that to you."

Reports: WNBA proposal includes max salaries over $1.1M

The WNBA proposed a maximum player salary of more than $1.1 million in the latest round of collective bargaining negotiations this week, multiple reports said Tuesday. The league's CBA proposal, which would include revenue sharing, would set the league minimum at more than $220,000 and allow more than one player per team to make the maximum salary, per the reports. The figures would grow each year.

WR Odell Beckham Jr. reinstated after 6-game PED suspension

Former Pro Bowl receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who has not played in the NFL since being released by the Miami Dolphins in December, is eligible to sign with any team after serving a six-game suspension for failing a drug test. During an October appearance on "The Pivot" podcast, Beckham said the ban stemmed from a test he took last season while playing for the Dolphins. He was told that his testosterone levels were too high, but he maintains he never knowingly took any performance-enhancing substances.

Home of Browns QB Shedeur Sanders burglarized during debut

The Ohio home of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was burglarized and three suspects made off with about $200,000 in stolen property this weekend, local police revealed Tuesday. The Medina County sheriff's office said in a news release that the trio of suspects entered Sanders' residence at approximately 6:46 p.m. local time Sunday, wearing masks and gloves. Surveillance camera footage showed them exiting the home about 12 minutes later with property, the nature of which the police did not detail.

Soccer-List of qualified teams for 2026 World Cup

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CFP: Georgia joins Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M in top 4

The top three teams in the College Football Playoff rankings -- Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M -- remained unchanged while Georgia slid into No. 4 and the last first-round bye in the committee's latest rankings revealed Tuesday night. Georgia capitalized on the biggest result of the weekend, rival Alabama's 23-21 loss to Oklahoma, that resulted in the Crimson Tide dropping six spots to No. 10. Georgia's lone loss of the season came to Alabama by three points, but it soundly defeated then-No. 10 Texas 35-10 on Saturday.

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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