Reuters Sports News Summary

Golf Australia earlier this year dumped the groundbreaking mixed men's, women's and all-abilities format that was introduced in 2022, leaving Australia's oldest and most prestigious tournament once again the sole centre of attention. Giants' Abdul Carter on maturity questions: 'I can take it' After being benched for the second time in three games, New York Giants rookie defensive end Abdul Carter said he can "take it" when it comes to criticism from his teammates to grow up.

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Golf-McIlroy headlines as Australian Open goes back to basics at Royal Melbourne

With five-times major champion Rory McIlroy leading the field and a return to Royal Melbourne for the first time since 1991, there is a genuine sense of excitement about the 108th playing of the Australian Open. Golf Australia earlier this year dumped the groundbreaking mixed men's, women's and all-abilities format that was introduced in 2022, leaving Australia's oldest and most prestigious tournament once again the sole centre of attention.

Giants' Abdul Carter on maturity questions: 'I can take it'

After being benched for the second time in three games, New York Giants rookie defensive end Abdul Carter said he can "take it" when it comes to criticism from his teammates to grow up. "The guys who say that, those are guys I look up to, guys I respect," Carter told reporters Tuesday. "So, if they say something like that, I'm going to look at myself first, like 'Alright, what am I doing? How can I get better?' and prove to them that I can earn their respect and go out and be who I'm supposed to be."

Tennis-Serena denies pending return despite re-entering anti-doping test pool

Serena Williams has re-entered the tennis anti-doping testing pool but the 23-times Grand Slam champion denied on Tuesday that the move had anything to do with her making a return to the sport she dominated for nearly two decades. The International Tennis Integrity Agency confirmed to Reuters that Williams, who has not competed since the 2022 U.S. Open, was among the list of players in its testing pool, which requires individuals to provide their whereabouts at any given time, every day, and participate in random testing.

Tiger Woods eyes potential '27 timeline for revamped PGA schedule

It has been nearly 18 months since Tiger Woods competed in a PGA Tour event. But even in his injury-riddled absence, he has been heavily involved in planning the tour's future.

Reports: Cal plans to hire Oregon DC Tosh Lupoi as coach

Cal is working toward hiring Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi as its next head coach, The Athletic and ESPN reported Tuesday. Lupoi played at the school and soon afterward served as its defensive line coach. He has been Oregon's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach under Dan Lanning since 2022, and he was named a Broyles Award semifinalist in 2024 and 2025 for the top assistant coach in college football.

Olympics-Chen to be inducted into U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame

Olympic gold medallist Nathan Chen will be inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2026, the organisation announced on Tuesday, recognising the American skater's groundbreaking career in his first year of eligibility. Chen, who redefined men's figure skating with his mastery of quadruple jumps, will be honoured alongside his longtime coach Rafael Arutyunyan and Joseph Inman, a key architect of the International Judging System (IJS), as part of the Hall of Fame's "golden class" during its 50th anniversary celebrations.

Steelers add WR Adam Thielen, mutually part ways with CB Darius Slay

The Pittsburgh Steelers added wide receiver Adam Thielen off waivers Tuesday, the same day the team mutually agreed to part ways with six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay. Thielen, 35, becomes a Steeler one day after being granted his request by his former team, the Minnesota Vikings, to be waived to pursue more playing time in his final NFL season after his role with the Vikings diminished.

Trial date set for Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz bribery case

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will be on trial next May on the federal charges that they both accepted bribes to help gamblers win prop bets on their pitches, it was announced Tuesday. U.S. District Court Judge Kiyo Matsumoto announced that jury selection will begin May 4 with the trial expected to begin the following week. Matsumoto originally offered up a February trial date, but both sets of lawyers desired more time to prepare.

Denny Hamlin testifies: Signing NASCAR charter like 'death certificate' to teams

Veteran driver and team co-owner Denny Hamlin declared NASCAR's charter proposal is akin to a death certificate in explosive comments on the second day of the racing league's antitrust trial Tuesday in Charlotte. Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner who co-owns 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan, returned to the stand after being called as the first witness when the hearing opened Monday.

Avalanche G Scott Wedgewood exits vs. Canucks with upper-body injury

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood was ruled out for the rest of Tuesday night's game against the Vancouver Canucks due to an upper-body injury. Wedgewood started in net and allowed one goal on 11 shots in 32:28, but was replaced by Mackenzie Blackwood midway through the second period.

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