Reuters Sports News Summary

News of the postponement ​comes less than two weeks after LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil said ‌the ​breakaway circuit's 2026 season would proceed as planned amid reports that the series was at risk of losing its funding. Several marquee names skipping PGA's return to Trump National Doral The PGA Tour is making its return to Trump National Doral following a 10-year hiatus this week, but even a signature event's $20 million purse at the ‌famous "Blue Monster" wasn't enough to prevent several marquee names from opting out.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Golf-LIV Golf's Louisiana event postponed, state seeks $1.2 million payback

The LIV Golf event scheduled to be played ​in Louisiana in June has been postponed, state officials said on Tuesday. News of the postponement ​comes less than two weeks after LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil said ‌the ​breakaway circuit's 2026 season would proceed as planned amid reports that the series was at risk of losing its funding.

Several marquee names skipping PGA's return to Trump National Doral

The PGA Tour is making its return to Trump National Doral following a 10-year hiatus this week, but even a signature event's $20 million purse at the ‌famous "Blue Monster" wasn't enough to prevent several marquee names from opting out. The Cadillac Championship is the fifth of eight signature events this season, featuring a $3.6 million winner's check. The field is limited to only 72 players and without a cut, meaning every competitor is guaranteed at least $36,000.

Star-studded trio finalists for NHL's Ted Lindsay Award

Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov and Macklin Celebrini were named finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award on Tuesday. The award goes each year to ‌the most outstanding player in the NHL, as chosen by members of the NHL Players' Association. The three finalists were among the top four points scorers in the NHL in the 2025-26 season.

Damon Jones agrees ‌to plea deal in federal gambling case

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones accepted a plea agreement, becoming the first to take a deal in the federal gambling investigation that led to more than two dozen arrests. Jones, 49, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Tuesday, one day after former Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier learned prosecutors were adding charges against him.

Oilers star Connor McDavid (ankle) game-time decision for Game 5

As the Edmonton Oilers face possible elimination ⁠from the playoffs ​Tuesday night, they may have to do so without ⁠star center Connor McDavid, a game-time decision due to an ankle injury. McDavid sustained the injury to his right ankle in Game 2 and continued to play but has appeared limited.

Record $10M prize fund announced for Women's Open

This summer's Women's Open will celebrate its 50th anniversary ⁠with players competing for a record purse of $10 million, The R&A announced Tuesday. Although the increase is a relatively modest $250,000 from last year, it marks a consistent trend in prize increases in recent years for the major championship.

Tennis-Sabalenka stunned by Baptiste in ​Madrid Open quarter-finals

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock 2-6 6-2 7-6(6) defeat by Hailey Baptiste at the Madrid Open on Tuesday as the American produced the biggest win of her career ⁠after saving six match points to reach the semi-finals for the first time. The 24-year-old Baptiste, seeded 30, claimed her first victory over a top-five player, handing defending champion Sabalenka only her second defeat of the season.

Alex Fitzpatrick: Whirlwind launch to PGA Tour 'doesn't feel real'

Alex Fitzpatrick is still adjusting ⁠to ​a major life change that "doesn't feel real" after the Englishman officially joined the PGA Tour coming off an emotional victory alongside his brother, Matt, in last week's Zurich Classic of New Orleans. "I sat down with my caddie on Monday morning, we had breakfast together, and we looked at some of the events and it was like, wow, this is crazy, this doesn't feel real," Fitzpatrick told reporters at Tuesday's press conference for this ⁠week's 2026 Cadillac Championship. "And even walking on to the range yesterday morning was, yesterday afternoon, was like, it feels weird to be here. This is something I'm not used to."

Steelers place rare contract tender on ⁠Aaron Rodgers

If Aaron Rodgers plays another season, the Steelers ⁠want to make sure it's with Pittsburgh. The franchise placed the rare right-of-first-refusal tender on unrestricted free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, ESPN reported on Tuesday morning.

Celtics' Brad Stevens named NBA Executive of Year

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was named the NBA Basketball Executive of the Year for the second time in three ‌seasons on Tuesday. Stevens' Celtics finished with ‌the second-best record (56-26) in the Eastern Conference in 2025-26 and secured a top-two playoff seed for the fifth time ​in his five seasons in his current role.