Reuters Sports News Summary

Texans Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid will sit out his second straight game on Thursday when Buffalo visits the Houston Texans, head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday. Heat Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry was ruled out of Wednesday night's game against the host Miami Heat due to right ankle soreness.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

MLB signs three-year media deals with Netflix, NBCUniversal, ESPN

Major League Baseball on Wednesday announced three-year media rights deals with Netflix, NBCUniversal and ESPN. As part of the agreements covering the 2026-28 MLB seasons, Netflix will expand to live baseball event coverage for the first time by carrying MLB documentaries. The streaming giant will also stream an additional MLB special event game each year.

Spain leads, U.S. rises in latest FIFA men's world ranking

Spain maintained its top spot in the latest FIFA men's world rankings in advance of the 2026 World Cup, while the United States men's national team moved up two spots to overtake rival Mexico. The United States' 5-1 thrashing of Uruguay at Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, moved the team up two spots in the rankings to No. 14, while Mexico moved down a spot to No. 15.

Giants interim coach not fazed by Cam Skattebo's WWE appearance

New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka isn't wrestling with concern over injured running back Cam Skattebo's participation in a staged WWE event on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Skattebo's physical involvement in the wrestling arena drew a mixed reaction from some Giants fans, given that the running back is approximately three weeks removed from surgery following a severe ankle injury.

Union put Ernst Tanner on leave as MLS reopens probe into conduct

The Philadelphia Union placed sporting director Ernst Tanner on administrative leave Wednesday as Major League Soccer reopened its investigation into his alleged misconduct. The actions of both the Union and MLS come on the heels of a report by the Guardian on Tuesday that accused Tanner of racist, sexist and homophobic comments during his seven years with the club. That report came after the MLS Players Association filed a complaint to the league about the 59-year-old German in January.

Bills TE Dalton Kincaid, 2 others ruled out vs. Texans

Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid will sit out his second straight game on Thursday when Buffalo visits the Houston Texans, head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday. Kincaid missed Buffalo's 44-32 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday with a hamstring injury. He didn't participate in practice this week for the Bills (7-3), who have tight ends Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes on the 53-man roster.

Warriors rule out star Stephen Curry vs. Heat

Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry was ruled out of Wednesday night's game against the host Miami Heat due to right ankle soreness. The Warriors also could be without star Jimmy Butler III (right low back strain), who was listed as questionable on the injury report on Wednesday afternoon, while ESPN reported Butler will not play against the Heat.

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. undergoing third ACL surgery, out for season

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. required season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Atlanta's first-round pick in the 2024 draft, Penix received a second medical opinion before opting to head back to the operating table.

Jets CB Kris Boyd now in stable condition after Sunday shooting

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was upgraded to stable condition after being shot in the abdomen outside a Manhattan restaurant early Sunday, a New York Police Department spokesman said Wednesday. Authorities continue to search for the gunman, who was captured on surveillance footage released by the police. No arrests have been made.

Browns to start rookie QB Shedeur Sanders vs. Raiders

Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders gets his first career start on Sunday when the Las Vegas Raiders visit Cleveland for a matchup of two-win teams. Sanders, who made his NFL debut last week, was elevated from the backup spot with fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel in concussion protocol. Gabriel went to the locker room after taking a hit in Cleveland's 23-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens last week, forcing Sanders to enter the game in relief.

Tennis-Holders Italy ease past Austria to reach Davis Cup semi-finals

Hosts Italy stayed on course for a Davis Cup 'three-peat' with a convincing victory over Austria in Bologna on Wednesday to set up a semi-final clash against Belgium. Even without top players Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti, the Italians were way too strong in front of a partisan crowd with singles wins for Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli.

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