Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Golf: Kim takes clubhouse lead at ANA with eight birdies
South Korean Kim In-kyung shot a sparkling seven-under 65 for a three-stroke clubhouse lead in the second round of the ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage on Friday. The former women's British Open winner made a birdie at the last, her eighth of the day, to close at eight-under 136 in the first major of the year. Ravens agree to contract with ex-Raiders WR Roberts
Wide receiver Seth Roberts, a day after getting released by the Oakland Raiders, has agreed to sign with the Baltimore Ravens on a one-year deal, pending a physical, the team announced. Roberts, 28, was set to make $4.45 million this season with the Raiders. Report: RB Pressley suspended two games by NFL
Former Arizona Hotshots running back Jhurell Pressley is facing a two-game suspension by the NFL for "a pending issue," according to a report by the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Rapoport added that Pressley is scheduled for workouts next week with two unnamed teams. Beard, Texas Tech live by 'greatness is a sacrifice' motto
Being great is a series of sacrifices. Or possibly a continuous case study in self-denial if the ultimate goal is to be a champion. That's the hook Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard set for his men's basketball team in the offseason. Just as Tom Brady can't recall the last time he had a slice of pizza, Beard wanted his players to understand that decision goes beyond counting calories. And he went big, relatively speaking, to show his players he meant business. He started by punting ... beer. Final Four: Virginia's Guy comfortable shooting everywhere
Virginia junior guard Kyle Guy is comfortable shooting in the driveway or the gym. He got up shots at Harlem's Rucker Park and now can say he's splashed a few in a football stadium, too. "As a shooter, obviously, you have to be confident in yourself, and your teammates have to be confident in you, and with that confidence, it doesn't matter where you're shooting," said Guy, who put up 25 points and made five huge 3-pointers to keep Virginia in the West Region final against Purdue. "You could be shooting at Rucker Park in Harlem, or you could be shooting in a football stadium. You just have to have confidence. Obviously, it's very nice that we get to practice here twice, so we can kind of get a feel for it. But when the ball is tipped, it doesn't matter what the backdrop is. It's just we prepared for this, and we're going to be ready." Duke's Williamson named Oscar Robertson Player of the Year
Duke freshman Zion Williamson won the Oscar Robertson Trophy, presented to the 2018-19 U.S. Basketball Writers Association player of the year. Williamson is the eighth Blue Devil to win the trophy and the third freshman (Kentucky's Anthony Davis, Texas' Kevin Durant) to claim the honor. Brazil soccer legend Pele says 'much better' after French hospital stay
Brazil soccer great Pele said on Friday he was feeling "so much better" after receiving treatment in a French hospital for a urinary infection. "Thank you for all your love! The antibiotics are working and the tests are all (good). I feel so much better, I think I am ready to play again," Pele wrote on Twitter. Reports: Cowboys, Lawrence agree for five years, $105 million
The Dallas Cowboys and franchise-tagged defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence agreed to a five-year contract worth $105 million with $65 million guaranteed, multiple media outlets reported Friday. Lawrence's deal reportedly will pay him more money in the first year ($31.1 million) than any non-quarterback contract in NFL history, breaking the mark set by Khalil Mack last fall. Report: Browns to sign AAF QB Gilbert, FA safety Burnett
The Cleveland Browns, still busy retooling this offseason, are expected to sign quarterback Garrett Gilbert and safety Morgan Burnett on Friday, according to Cleveland.com. Gilbert became available when the Alliance of American Football suspended operations earlier this week. The former sixth-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams had led the AAF with 2,152 passing yards and 13 touchdowns this season, playing for the Orlando Apollos. Hamlin believes he can improve on hot start
Denny Hamlin has won twice in seven Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races this season and is second in the standings heading into Sunday's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Despite a stellar a start to the season, Hamlin prefers not to rejoice over what his Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 Toyota team has accomplished. Hamlin prefers to look ahead, adamant that he and his team can -- and will -- be even better as the season progresses.
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