Reuters Sports News Summary


Reuters | Updated: 12-02-2019 05:24 IST | Created: 12-02-2019 05:24 IST
Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Vonn claims bronze in farewell race as Stuhec wins downhill

Slovenia's Ilka Stuhec swept to gold in the women's downhill at the Alpine Ski World Championships on Sunday, but her victory was eclipsed by a bronze medal for American Lindsey Vonn in the final race of her glittering career. Corinne Suter of Switzerland took silver, but it was Vonn who hogged the headlines as she brought the curtain down on almost two decades in which she became one of the most successful skiers of all time. Browns sign RB Kareem Hunt

Running back Kareem Hunt signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, the team announced. Hunt, a Pro Bowl pick as a rookie in 2017 on his way to a repeat in 2018 with the Kansas City Chiefs, is currently on the exempt list while the NFL investigates an assault captured on video last February. NHL roundup: Domingue wins 10th straight as Tampa Bay rolls

Backup goalie Louis Domingue won his 10th straight start as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the host Florida Panthers 5-2 on Sunday night in Sunrise, Fla. Domingue (18-4-0), who made 25 saves, is 3-0 against the Panthers this season and hasn't lost to anyone since Nov. 27. NFL notebook: Rams CB Robey-Coleman fined for Super Bowl hit

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman has been smacked with a hefty fine for a hit in a second straight playoff game. Robey-Coleman was fined $26,739 by the NFL for a helmet-to-helmet hit on a prone New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead in the first quarter of Super Bowl LIII, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The Patriots won 13-3. NBA: Jokic gaining NBA's attention for surprising Nuggets

Rising Serbian talent Nikola Jokic does not yet have the notoriety of marquee NBA players like LeBron James or Stephen Curry but his passing genius is keeping the Denver Nuggets from becoming a passing fad. While NBA fans tend to fixate on the futures of the league's A-list players, Denver is surprisingly proving to be a present threat to crash that party. NBA investigating proposed Simmons, Magic meeting

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons wanted to sit down with Magic Johnson to discuss being a big point guard in the NBA, but Sixers general manager Elton Brand said he nixed that idea. And although Brand said he considers the case closed, the NBA is investigating. "The league office is looking into whether any contact took place between Ben Simmons and the Los Angeles Lakers that violated NBA rules," NBA spokesman Mike Bass told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Tennis: Osaka splits with coach Bajin

Naomi Osaka, winner of the past two grand slam tournaments, has parted ways with her coach Sascha Bajin. Osaka became world number one when she won the Australian Open last month, after previously beating Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final in September. Murray commits to NFL, gives up baseball

Kyler Murray announced on social media Monday that he is giving up baseball and will pursue his dreams of being an NFL quarterback. "Moving forward, I am firmly and fully committing my life to being an NFL quarterback," Murray started in the post. "Football has been my love and my passion my entire life. I was raised to play QB, and I very much look forward to dedicating 100% of myself to being the best QB possible and winning NFL championships." Bucks co-owner Lasry fined $25000 for Davis comments

Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry has been fined $25,000 for his recent remarks about Anthony Davis, ESPN's Malika Andrews reported Monday. Lasry's recent comments about the New Orleans Pelicans' star violated NBA tampering rules. NBA roundup: Warriors escape with win over Heat

DeMarcus Cousins made two tie-breaking free throws after retrieving a Kevin Durant missed 3-pointer with 5.4 seconds remaining Sunday night, allowing the Golden State Warriors to survive a 3-point-shooting assault by the Miami Heat for a 120-118 victory in Oakland, Calif. The game marked the final Oakland appearance by Heat standout Dwyane Wade, who contributed 10 points, six rebounds and nine assists to a remarkable Heat effort.

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