Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Leagues Cup roundup: Unbeaten Toluca knock out NYCFC

Paulinho scored his fourth goal of the tournament in the 39th minute and Toluca again came from behind to earn a 2-1 road victory over New York City FC on Matchday 3 of Leagues Cup opening-phase play on Tuesday. Jesus Angulo recorded his second of the tournament in the 37th minute for Toluca (2-0-1, 8 points), which moved momentarily to the top of the standings on the Liga MX side. Four Mexican teams and four MLS teams will earn quarterfinal berths.

Olympics-Curling champion Constantini set to throw rocks at 'special' hometown Winter Games

In exactly six months' time the spotlight will shine on the tiny Alpine town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, which along with the city of Milan will be staging the Winter Olympics. The Games also took place in the resort in 1956 but for Cortina native and Olympic champion curler Stefania Constantini, the 2026 edition promises to be extra special.

Disney's ESPN to acquire NFL media assets in major deal

Walt Disney's ESPN has reached a landmark deal with the National Football League to acquire NFL Network and other media assets from the league in exchange for the NFL taking a 10% equity stake in the sports network, the parties said on Tuesday.

The deal, which ESPN said would bolster the offerings on its upcoming ESPN streaming service, is subject to regulatory approval and no value was provided.

WR Keenan Allen reunites with Chargers on one-year deal

Veteran receiver Keenan Allen has rejoined the Los Angeles Chargers after spending the 2024 season with the Chicago Bears. The Chargers announced his return Tuesday evening. NFL Network reported Allen has agreed to a one-year, $8.52 million deal.

Another sex toy lands on court during WNBA game

A sex toy was tossed onto the floor of a WNBA game on Tuesday, continuing an unwanted trend around the league. The latest incident occurred in the second quarter of the Indiana Fever's road game against the Los Angeles Sparks. It followed similar incidents on July 29 when the Golden State Valkyries played against the host Atlanta Dream and on Friday when the Valkyries opposed the host Chicago Sky.

Angels' Yoan Moncada out, taking U.S. citizenship test

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada missed Wednesday night's home game against the Tampa Bay Rays because he's taking his United States citizenship test in Miami. The Angels placed Moncada on the restricted list on Wednesday. The club is hopeful he will return on Thursday.

Blue Jays LF Joey Loperfido hit on knee, leaves game

Blue Jays left fielder Joey Loperfido left Toronto's Tuesday game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver after being hit on the knee by a pitch in the sixth inning. Loperfido was batting against Rockies reliever Angel Chivilli when he was struck on the outside of his right knee with a 98 mph fastball. He was looked at by a trainer and then went to the dugout with his arms around a trainer and manager John Schneider.

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.

Tennis-Osaka sails into Canadian Open semis, Shelton knocks out De Minaur

Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka reached the semi-finals of the Canadian Open for the first time after beating Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-2 in the quarters on Tuesday, while Ben Shelton eliminated Alex de Minaur on the men's side. It marks Osaka's first WTA 1000 semi-final since Miami in 2022, as the Japanese former world number one needed just over an hour to secure victory over the 10th seeded Svitolina.

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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