Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. U.S. casinos pledge responsible marketing rules for sports betting
U.S. casinos on Tuesday agreed to a code of conduct for responsible marketing of sports betting, a year after a pivotal court ruling paved the way for a new country-wide legal sports wagering market. The code calls for members of the American Gaming Association, a casino industry group, to advertise sports betting products only to adults. Zverev crashes out as Goffin, Kyrgios advance in Rome
World number five Alexander Zverev continued his poor recent form as he crashed out of the Italian Open in the second round after a 7-5 7-5 defeat by home favorite Matteo Berrettini on Tuesday. In first-round action, David Goffin produced two blistering sets to fight back and beat Stanislav Wawrinka 4-6 6-0 6-2 while Nick Kyrgios treated the crowd to an array of his antics in a 6-3 3-6 6-3 victory over Russian Daniil Medvedev. MLB roundup: Mariners overtake A's in 10th
Omar Narvaez drilled the game-winning single to left field with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning as the host Seattle Mariners scored twice in the frame to rally to a 6-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night. Seattle was one strike away from losing when Domingo Santana tied it up by lacing a 2-2 fastball from Oakland right-hander Joakim Soria (1-3) down the left field line for a double. The ball landed about one foot fair, and pinch runner Dee Gordon easily scored the tying run from second base. NBA showdown starring a Turk won't be on Turkish TV
Turkish basketball player Enes Kanter's Portland Trail Blazers reached the NBA's Western Conference finals, which start on Tuesday, but for the first time the series will not be widely televised in Turkey, where Kanter is accused of having terrorist links. S Sport, the main TV broadcaster of National Basketball Association games in Turkey, will not show the conference final between the Blazers and defending champion Golden State Warriors, to keep Kanter off Turkish screens, the company and two of its commentators confirmed on Tuesday. Caesars Entertainment, ESPN tie-up for sports betting content
U.S. casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corp said on Tuesday it was tying up with Walt Disney Co's ESPN for content and news related to sports betting. The deal includes building a new ESPN-branded studio at the LINQ Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, where sports betting-themed content will be created, along with segments for ESPN's recently launched sports betting-related show, Daily Wager. Massage parlor footage of Patriots owner suppressed in Florida case
Hidden-camera footage of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft at a Florida massage parlor cannot be used as evidence in his trial on charges of soliciting prostitution, a judge ruled on Monday in a victory for the billionaire. Attorneys for the owner of the reigning Super Bowl champions had asked the Florida judge to suppress the video, calling it governmental overreach from an illegally obtained search warrant. Woods sets sights on Olympic gold in Tokyo
Tiger Woods has collected plenty of Green Jackets and Claret Jugs during his decorated career, but there is one shiny thing missing from his collection -- an Olympic gold medal. That is about the only big thing worth winning that Woods does not have, and something he would like to take care of at next year's Tokyo Games. 76ers will retain Brown as head coach
Brett Brown will retain his job as head of the Philadelphia 76ers, team owner Josh Harris told ESPN late Monday night. Speculation about Brown's future emerged in the immediate aftermath of the 76ers' Game 7 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. NBA notebook: Durant to miss Game 1 of conference finals
Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant will miss Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday due to a right calf strain, ESPN said Monday. ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reported that the two-time NBA Finals MVP will not be reevaluated until Thursday, leaving his status for Thursday night's Game 2 up in the air. Bortuzzo, Blues blow past Sharks, even series
The last time Robert Bortuzzo scored a playoff goal, he was in the first of his three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League. It was the spring of 2007, and he was 18 years old. The emphatic celebration from the St. Louis defensive defenseman was more than understandable when he scored a jaw-dropping goal that ended up the game-winner Monday night in the Blues' 4-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks that tied the Western Conference finals at one win apiece.
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