Reuters Sports News Summary

He is also not currently in the field with his son Charlie for the PNC Championship on Dec. 20-21, an event they have played in together five times. Report: USMNT to play four friendlies to prepare for World Cup The U.S. men's national team plans to play four friendlies in 2026 to gear up for a World Cup on home turf, The Athletic reported Wednesday.

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.

Braves acquire Mauricio Dubon from Astros, sign Raisel Iglesias to 1-year deal

The Atlanta Braves acquired utility player Mauricio Dubon in a trade with the Houston Astros on Wednesday, sending infielder Nick Allen to Houston in the deal. Dubon, 31, won his second Gold Glove award with the Astros this past season, splitting time between second base, shortstop and the outfield. He appeared in 485 games over the last 3 1/2 seasons for Houston after he was traded from San Francisco in May 2022.

Mark Cuban: Mavs won't be trading Anthony Davis despite poor start

Despite the team's poor start and his extended injury absence early this season, Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban told The Athletic Wednesday that the organization has no intention of trading Anthony Davis this season. "We won't. We want to try to win," Cuban told The Athletic Wednesday.

Temwa Chawinga earns second straight NWSL MVP award

Temwa Chawinga made history on Wednesday, when the Kansas City Current forward became the first player ever to win consecutive NWSL Most Valuable Player awards. Chawinga scored a league-high 15 goals in 23 games this year after producing a league-record 20 goals in 25 games during 2024.

Tour friend hopes to see Tiger Woods on Champions very soon

Tiger Woods has given no timetable for when -- or even if -- he will return to competitive golf, but at least one close PGA Tour friend hopes to see the 15-time major champion on the course soon. Woods had back surgery on Oct. 10, which will prevent him from participating in the Hero World Challenge, the Dec. 4-7 tournament he hosts. He is also not currently in the field with his son Charlie for the PNC Championship on Dec. 20-21, an event they have played in together five times.

Report: USMNT to play four friendlies to prepare for World Cup

The U.S. men's national team plans to play four friendlies in 2026 to gear up for a World Cup on home turf, The Athletic reported Wednesday. The first two matches, to be held in Atlanta in March, reportedly will pit the USMNT against Belgium and Portugal. Those countries just qualified for the World Cup, meaning they don't have to compete in next year's European playoff and are available for the exhibition tune-ups at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Bruins D Charlie McAvoy has facial surgery, out indefinitely

Boston Bruins coach Marco Sturm announced Wednesday that defenseman Charlie McAvoy underwent facial surgery and will be out of the lineup indefinitely. McAvoy was struck in the face by a Noah Dobson slap shot in the second period of the Bruins' 3-2 victory in Montreal on Saturday. The 2022 Second Team All-Star fell to the ice, bloodied and left the ice surface with assistance from Bruins medical personnel.

Women's Top 25 roundup: St. John's stuns No. 18 Oklahoma State

Brooke Moore scored six of her 13 points in the fourth quarter and St. John's pulled away for a 74-67 upset of No. 18 Oklahoma State on Wednesday night in New York. St. John's (4-1) had a 10-point halftime lead erased in the third quarter and entered the final frame tied with the ranked visitors 47-47. The Red Storm went on a 10-1 run, capped by Moore's layup, to open the game back up.

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.

Twins, Phillies to meet in 2026 Field of Dreams game

The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies will play a regular-season game at the Field of Dreams site at Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 13, Major League Baseball announced Wednesday. The contest will be the third played at the iconic location of the 1989 hit movie "Field of Dreams." The Chicago White Sox played the New York Yankees in 2021, and the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs met in the cornfields in 2022.

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