Reuters Sports News Summary

The announcement was the ​first official news about the condition of Taylor, 67, since he reportedly arrived at the emergency room on April 20 before being admitted. Soccer-Tailgating allowed at World Cup matches in Boston, say organisers Boston's World Cup organising committee ⁠announced on Monday that tailgating will be permitted at this year's matches in the city following a policy clarification from world soccer's governing body FIFA on the North American tradition.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Arch Manning favorite to be top pick in '27 NFL draft

Arch Manning has opened as the favorite to ​be the No. 1 pick in the next NFL draft for the second consecutive year. The ​Texas quarterback was installed as the +250 favorite by DraftKings. That's ahead of fellow quarterbacks ‌Dante ​Moore (+380) of Oregon, Notre Dame's CJ Carr (+650) and South Carolina's LaNorris Sellars (+1200).

Guardians to call-up Travis Bazzana, 2024 No. 1 overall pick

The Cleveland Guardians are expected to call up second baseman Travis Bazzana, the top overall selection in the 2024 draft, on Tuesday for the second game of a home series against the Tampa Bay Rays. According to multiple ‌media reports, rookie Juan Brito, who had started five of the last seven games at second base, will be optioned to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move.

MLB roundup: Cards score 4 runs in ninth to stun Pirates

Jose Fermin's two-run double with one out in the ninth inning capped a four-run rally as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a near-shutout and beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Monday. St. Louis, which had lost four straight and five of six, was hitless through 6 ‌2/3 innings and scoreless through 8 1/3 before breaking through against Dennis Santana, who came into the contest with two saves and a 0.69 ERA with only one earned run allowed in 13 appearances.

Nuggets scratch Aaron Gordon (calf) for ‌Game 5

The Denver Nuggets will be looking to avoid elimination in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves without key contributor Aaron Gordon due to his injured calf. The team ruled Gordon out Monday evening ahead of the game in Denver. Minnesota leads the first-round NBA playoff series three games to one, following Saturday's 112-96 win. In that game, Gordon played but was visibly limited in his movement. He finished 4-of-11 shooting from the field, including 1 of 5 from 3-point range in scoring 9 points.

Golf-LIV Golf may postpone Louisiana event to avoid World Cup clash, sources say

LIV Golf ⁠may postpone its ​Louisiana event scheduled for June due to concerns the soccer World ⁠Cup could impact attendances and viewership, while issues such as high temperatures and course condition are also factors, sources told Reuters on Monday. The Saudi-funded circuit has been working in coordination with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's office and economic officials to find a new date for the tournament in either September ⁠or October, the sources with knowledge of LIV Golf operations said.

Lawyer: Lawrence Taylor still hospitalized with stomach-related issue

A week after Lawrence Taylor was first hospitalized, the Pro Football Hall of Famer is still being treated for "a stomach-related issue," his attorney said Monday. The announcement was the ​first official news about the condition of Taylor, 67, since he reportedly arrived at the emergency room on April 20 before being admitted.

Soccer-Tailgating allowed at World Cup matches in Boston, say organisers

Boston's World Cup organising committee ⁠announced on Monday that tailgating will be permitted at this year's matches in the city following a policy clarification from world soccer's governing body FIFA on the North American tradition. Organisers in Boston had previously indicated that earlier guidance suggested tailgating - the American custom of eating and drinking around parked cars in ⁠stadium ​lots before games - would not be permitted during the tournament.

Soccer-US Open home to host one of New York's free World Cup fan zones

The home of the U.S. Open will trade tennis for soccer this summer after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday that the Queens venue will host the largest of five free World Cup fan zones across the city's boroughs. Officials said the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is expected to draw up to 10,000 ⁠fans at a time from June 11-27, with additional sites planned in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island.

New Rams QB Ty Simpson reveals pre-draft meeting with Sean McVay

After being selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the ⁠first round of the NFL draft on Thursday, quarterback Ty ⁠Simpson downplayed his pre-draft interaction with the team, calling it "really brief." The ex-Alabama signal-caller admitted Monday that the communication was far more extensive, as he had a private meeting with Rams coach Sean McVay.

Padres' Manny Machado leaves game; reason unclear

Padres third baseman Manny Machado left San Diego's Monday game against the visiting Chicago Cubs after the sixth inning. The ‌cause wasn't immediately known. Machado grounded out ‌to third to end the bottom of the sixth and didn't return on defense for the seventh. He left the ​game with three hits, including two doubles, and three runs.