Reuters Sports News Summary

Tommy Novak and Kevin Hayes also scored for the Penguins, while Tristan Jarry made 28 saves. Reports: Mets, RHP Devin Williams agree to 3-year, $51M deal Although he is coming off a rocky season with the New York Yankees, reliever Devin Williams reportedly landed a big free-agent deal across town.

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Olympics-US cross-country skier Diggins eyes final Olympic podium before retirement

When Jessie Diggins clipped into her cross-country skis for her first Olympics more than a decade ago, she had little idea of the impact she would come to have on the sport. Now, as she prepares for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, all eyes - and expectations - are on her.

Oleksandr Usyk: Deonte Wilder 'first option' for next fight

Former WBC world champion Deontay Wilder is No. 1 on unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk's list of potential opponents when the Ukrainian returns to the ring in 2026. Usyk, 38, defeated Daniel Dubois of Great Britain in London in July to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champ, then vacated his WBO belt, with Great Britain's Fabio Wardley upgraded to full WBO champion.

Tennis-Murray says coaching stint with Djokovic was learning experience

Andy Murray said his six-month stint as Novak Djokovic's coach was a valuable learning experience despite a disappointing end after the high-profile partnership failed to yield a title. Three-times Grand Slam champion Murray joined Djokovic's coaching team in November 2024 after calling time on his career at the Paris Olympics but the pair ended their association in May, shortly before this year's French Open.

Lane Kiffin: Leaving Ole Miss for LSU was 'excruciating'

Admitting he struggled with the decision to walk away from playoff-bound Ole Miss, new LSU coach Lane Kiffin vowed Monday to make his new team "the best program in all of college football." Kiffin asserted that he tried hard to convince Ole Miss officials to let him coach the Rebels in the postseason, but the school wouldn't let him stay on the job once he committed to move to LSU.

NHL roundup: Sidney Crosby's 2 goals lead Pens past Flyers

Sidney Crosby scored two goals, including one of the Penguins' three power-play tallies, in Pittsburgh's 5-1 road victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. Bryan Rust chipped in with a goal and two assists for Pittsburgh, which has won three of its past four games. Tommy Novak and Kevin Hayes also scored for the Penguins, while Tristan Jarry made 28 saves.

Reports: Mets, RHP Devin Williams agree to 3-year, $51M deal

Although he is coming off a rocky season with the New York Yankees, reliever Devin Williams reportedly landed a big free-agent deal across town. The 31-year-old right-hander agreed with the New York Mets on a three-year, $51 million contract, according to multiple media reports on Monday. Per the reports, Williams will get an annual base salary of $15 million, and a $6 million signing bonus will be split across the length of the pact.

Report: WNBA offers $1M max base salary plus revenue sharing

The latest proposal made by the WNBA in collective bargaining negotiations with the players' union would guarantee a $1 million base in salary for players on max deals, ESPN reported Monday. The total earnings for max players could exceed $1.2 million when factoring in revenue sharing, which would surpass the league's previous proposal that had max salaries around $1.1 million between salary and a revenue-sharing piece.

Suns G Devin Booker (groin) exits game vs. Lakers

Phoenix guard Devin Booker was ruled out for the remainder of the Suns' Monday road game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a right groin injury. Booker scored 11 points in 10 minutes of the first quarter but went back to the locker room and did not play in the second quarter. He was ruled out for the remainder of the night just before halftime.

NBA roundup: Devin Booker gets hurt, but Suns end Lakers' win streak

Dillon Brooks scored 33 points and the Phoenix Suns overcame the loss of Devin Booker to earn a 125-108 road victory Monday that ended the Los Angeles Lakers' seven-game winning streak. Collin Gillespie scored 28 points by going 8 of 14 from 3-point range as the Suns stopped a two-game skid by winning the opener of a four-game road trip.

Denny Hamlin takes stand as NASCAR antitrust trial begins

With NASCAR's revenue-sharing model at the forefront of 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports' antitrust lawsuit, 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin took the stand as the first witness Monday in Charlotte, N.C. and testified that it costs $20 million to bring a single car to the track over a 38-race season. Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner, added that the $20 million does not include overhead expenses including business operations and the driver's salary. Front Row and 23XI have argued that the revenue-sharing model prevents some of the race teams from making a profit.

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