Reuters Sports News Summary

In a statement posted on the driver's ‌social media account, the family said Busch is currently undergoing treatment. MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani (HR, 5 shutout innings) dazzles Padres Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch Wednesday night and tossed five scoreless innings to lead the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers past the San Diego Padres 4-0.

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Police: Eagles LB Nolan Smith clocked driving 135 mph

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. faces speeding ​and reckless driving chargers after being clocked at 135 mph on an interstate highway in Georgia. ​The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office confirmed the details of the Wednesday night arrest of ‌Smith, ​who was released after about an hour after making bond.

Motor racing-NASCAR driver Busch hospitalized with 'severe illness,' will miss Coca-Cola 600

Two-times NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a "severe illness" and will not compete in this weekend's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, his family said on Thursday. In a statement posted on the driver's ‌social media account, the family said Busch is currently undergoing treatment.

MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani (HR, 5 shutout innings) dazzles Padres

Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch Wednesday night and tossed five scoreless innings to lead the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers past the San Diego Padres 4-0. Ohtani (4-2) permitted three hits and walked two while striking out four in an 88-pitch effort. Four relievers finished up the five-hitter, enabling Los Angeles to win the first series of the year between the National League ‌West rivals.

Tennis-Gauff armed with new mindset and more consistent serve in quest for second French Open title

Coco Gauff has thrown out the mental playbook that comes with being a defending champion, declaring she's done with ‌the pressure of trying to "defend, defend" as she looks to retain her French Open title. With Aryna Sabalenka arriving at the tournament under an injury cloud and Iga Swiatek no longer as dominant on clay as she once was, Gauff is among the favourites to win once again in Paris.

Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios undergoes Tommy John surgery

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will miss at least another year of action after undergoing Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Dr. Keith Meister performed the procedure in Texas, beginning with the hope that only a minor ⁠removal of "loose bodies" ​in the elbow would be required. However, the ultimate diagnosis ⁠was that a full elbow ligament reconstruction was required.

Tennis-Sinner draws favourable path at French Open as Djokovic faces tough route

World number one Jannik Sinner will open his French Open campaign against French wildcard Clement Tabur after Thursday’s draw handed the Italian top seed a favourable-looking path through ⁠the top half of the men’s singles bracket. Sinner, the overwhelming favourite for the title in Paris, could meet another Frenchman in 30th seed Corentin Moutet in the third round and, if the seedings hold, Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semi-finals.

Tennis-Who are among the ​women's contenders to look out for at the French Open?

The following are some of the contenders for the women's singles title at the French Open, which begins on Sunday: ELENA RYBAKINA (KAZAKHSTAN)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder get ⁠past Spurs, level series 1-1

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was blunt when breaking down his struggles in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. "I have sucked when I get too long of a break," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "I don't think it's anything other than that. I guess I gotta do ⁠a ​better job with my breaks."

NHLCA monitoring Vegas’ 'unprecedented' denial of Bruce Cassidy interviews

The NHL Coaches Association is speaking out against the Vegas Golden Knights' refusal to let former head coach Bruce Cassidy interview for other head coach positions. Cassidy, who led the Golden Knights to the 2023 Stanley Cup championship, was fired near the end of his fourth season with Vegas on March 29. He was replaced by journeyman head coach John Tortorella.

Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel highlight ⁠first-team All-Rookie squad

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, the NBA Rookie of the Year and No. 1 overall pick in last year's draft, highlighted the Kia NBA All-Rookie first team, which was announced Wednesday night after voting from ⁠a panel of 100 global media members. Flagg was joined ⁠by Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel, Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe, San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper and Memphis Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward.

NFL-'This is it': Steelers quarterback Rodgers will retire after 2026 season

Four-times NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers will retire after the 2026 season, drawing a curtain on a glittering 22-year career, he said on Wednesday. The 42-year-old quarterback ‌inked a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh ‌Steelers this week that reunited him with coach Mike McCarthy. Rodgers played 13 seasons under McCarthy with the Green Bay ​Packers, winning the Super Bowl after the 2010 season.