Reuters Sports News Summary

On April 23, he was diagnosed with a right lat strain and, five days later, he was placed on the 60-day IL. NBA roundup: LeBron James makes season debut in Lakers' win Luka Doncic scored 37 points with 10 assists and LeBron James added 11 points in 30 minutes of his season debut as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 140-126 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Tuesday.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Orioles trade RHP Grayson Rodriguez to Angels for OF Taylor Ward

The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels pulled off the first major trade of the offseason on Tuesday, as the Orioles sent starting right-hander Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels in exchange for outfielder Taylor Ward. Rodriguez, who turned 26 on Sunday, did not pitch in the 2025 season. He started the campaign on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, attempted a return, but a mid-April side session was canceled due to shoulder soreness. On April 23, he was diagnosed with a right lat strain and, five days later, he was placed on the 60-day IL.

NBA roundup: LeBron James makes season debut in Lakers' win

Luka Doncic scored 37 points with 10 assists and LeBron James added 11 points in 30 minutes of his season debut as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 140-126 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Tuesday. After missing the first 14 games of the season because of sciatica on his right side, James took the court to become the first player in NBA history to play in 23 consecutive seasons.

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."

NHL roundup: Sharks' Macklin Celebrini caps hat trick with OT winner

Macklin Celebrini's third career hat trick helped the San Jose Sharks edge the visiting Utah Mammoth 3-2 in overtime on Monday night. Celebrini snapped a shot past a screened Vitek Vanecek on a power play at 2:52 of the extra period as the Sharks avoided a third straight loss. Will Smith added a pair of assists and goaltender Yaroslav Askarov made 24 saves as the Sharks improved to 5-3-3 on home ice and 9-4-1 over their last 14.

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.

Soccer-Terse Pochettino blasts 'disrespectful' question about regulars after US thrash Uruguay

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino irately swatted away questions about the absence of regular players in his squad on Tuesday after his side thrashed Uruguay 5-1 in an international friendly in Tampa, Florida. The Argentine manager was without key players including Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie as the U.S. thrashed two-time World Cup winners Uruguay for their biggest win over a non-CONCACAF team since 2012.

One-game ban for Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase upheld on appeal

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase will serve a one-game suspension for spitting on an opponent after his appeal was denied on Tuesday. The punishment stems from Chase's actions involving Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey in a game that Pittsburgh won 34-12. Ramsey punched Chase in the fourth quarter and was ejected, while Chase wasn't penalized despite Ramsey maintaining that Chase spit on him.

Red Sox DFA 1B Nathaniel Lowe amid several moves

Ahead of the Tuesday deadline to add players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft, the Boston Red Sox made a number of moves, including designating first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and right-hander Josh Winckowski for assignment. Players who were not on 40-man rosters by the deadline are eligible to be selected by another team in the Rule 5 draft on Dec. 10.

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.

Top 25 roundup: No. 5 Duke downs No. 24 Kansas in New York

Freshman Cameron Boozer scored 18 points and No. 5 Duke fended off No. 24 Kansas for a 78-66 victory in a tussle as part of the Champions Classic on Tuesday night in New York. Duke pulled away with a late 9-0 run, holding Kansas scoreless for more than four minutes.

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