Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Vikings WR Jordan Addison suspended 3 games following plea deal

The NFL has suspended Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison three games without pay for violating the league's substances of abuse policy, the club announced Tuesday. ESPN reported Monday that the team was bracing for the news following the adjudication of his legal case stemming from his arrest on a DUI charge in July 2024.

UL Monroe coach Bryant Vincent to double as interim AD

One day after athletic director John Hartwell stepped down, UL Monroe named its head football coach, Bryant Vincent, as his temporary replacement. Vincent will serve as interim athletic director as he enters his second season coaching the Warhawks on the gridiron.

QB Anthony Richardson to start Colts' preseason opener vs. Ravens

Anthony Richardson will start at quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts when they visit the Baltimore Ravens in Thursday night's preseason opener. Richardson and veteran Daniel Jones are battling for the job and listed as co-No. 1s on the depth chart. Colts coach Shane Steichen is trying to make it an even competition.

Skidding Yankees activate Aaron Judge, Mark Leiter Jr.

The New York Yankees reinstated captain Aaron Judge and right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. among a flurry of moves on Tuesday. Judge was on the 10-day injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow, while Leiter was on the 15-day IL with a stress fracture in his left leg.

New Aloha Stadium agreement in final stages

The agreement on a proposed 98-acre mixed-use development in Honolulu that would include a new 25,000-seat stadium is being reviewed by lawyers ahead of a self-imposed Aug. 15 deadline. The state's contract agreement with the Aloha Halawa District Partners, the developer of the New Aloha Stadium and Entertainment District (NASED) project, initially featured a June 30 deadline. But if the Aloha Stadium Authority votes to ratify the contract by mid-August as expected, demolition on the 50-year-old Aloha Stadium that has been closed since 2020 could begin by the end of the month.

Report: Celtics swap Georges Niang to Jazz; sign Chris Boucher

The Boston Celtics traded forward Georges Niang and two second-round draft picks to the Utah Jazz to acquire rookie forward RJ Luis Jr., ESPN reported Tuesday. In addition to helping Boston with luxury tax issues, the trade clears a roster spot for Boston because Luis is on a two-way contract. The Celtics are using that spot to sign forward Chris Boucher to a one-year, $3.3 million contract, Boucher's agent told ESPN.

White Sox continue trend, add ex-Brewer Bryan Hudson

The Chicago White Sox announced Tuesday that left-handed reliever Bryan Hudson has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte -- two days after the White Sox picked up Hudson off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. To make room for the 28-year-old Hudson, the White Sox sent right-handed reliever Owen White back to Charlotte. The team also returned rookie first baseman Tim Elko (knee) from his rehab stint at Charlotte, removed him from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Charlotte.

Reports: Shedeur Sanders to start Browns' preseason opener

The Cleveland Browns plan to give Shedeur Sanders the start at quarterback in their preseason opener Friday at the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland.com and ESPN reported Tuesday. The news comes just one day after Cleveland listed Sanders as its QB4 on the unofficial depth chart for the week and reportedly signed free agent QB Tyler Huntley.

Micah Parsons Next Team Odds: Cowboys' bitter rival in play?

With the Dallas Cowboys embroiled in yet another dramatic contract stalemate with one of their stars, intriguing potential destinations have emerged should pass-rusher Micah Parsons be traded. Despite his recent trade request, most observers believe that Parsons will ultimately reach an agreement on the long-term contract he is seeking. That would be a similar course to that taken by quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb in recent years.

Report: Sun deal never presented to WNBA board

A $325 million offer to purchase the WNBA's Connecticut Sun was agreed to by both buyer and seller in July but the league never presented the details to the WNBA board of governors for approval, Front Office Sports reported Tuesday. The prospective purchase of the Sun by Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca, from Connecticut's Mohegan Tribe, remains in limbo.

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