Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Netflix: 41M saw Terence Crawford beat Canelo Alvarez

The Terence Crawford-Canelo Alvarez title fight on Saturday drew 41.1 million viewers on Netflix, but that figure was nowhere close to the streaming service's top boxing attraction. Per Netflix, the audience that saw Crawford take the championship from Alvarez was the highest for a men's championship boxing match of this century.

Astros' Yordan Alvarez headed for MRI on ankle

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez, who injured his left ankle while stepping on home plate Monday night, will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday, according to manager Joe Espada. Alvarez had a boot on his left foot when he exited Houston's clubhouse on crutches, per The Athletic. The three-time All-Star had to come out of the game against the visiting Texas Rangers after getting hurt while scoring a run.

Racing's Savannah DeMelo in good spirits after collapse; match rescheduled

Racing Louisville said in a statement Monday that midfielder Savannah DeMelo is "awake and in good spirits" one day after experiencing a medical emergency on the field during a game at the Seattle Reign. The match was suspended at halftime Sunday night as DeMelo was attended to. Racing Louisville said that the teams will play the second half of the match Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT without fans in the stadium. The score was 0-0 after the first half.

Hall of Fame Rangers G Ed Giacomin dies at 86

Hall of Fame goalkeeper Ed Giacomin, a six-time All-Star who played the majority of his 13-year NHL career for the New York Rangers, died on Monday. He was 86. Giacomin won 290 games with 54 shutouts, 267 and 49 of which came in New York. He shared the 1970-71 Vezina Trophy with fellow Rangers goalie Gilles Villemure, as the pair combined to allow the fewest goals of any NHL team that season.

Chargers LB Khalil Mack (elbow) ruled out vs. Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers star linebacker Khalil Mack injured his left elbow on the final play of the first quarter and exited Monday night's game against the host Las Vegas Raiders. Mack was ruled out by the Chargers just after he returned to the sideline during the two-minute warning of the first half with his left arm heavily wrapped and sporting a sling.

Report: Liberty's Breanna Stewart needs MRI on left knee

The New York Liberty can close out their first-round series with the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday, but they might have to do it without leading scorer Breanna Stewart. According to reports, the two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player was slated to undergo an MRI on Monday after injuring her left leg during Sunday's 76-69 overtime win in Phoenix. Stewart piled up 16 points, six rebounds and four assists while playing 40 of a possible 45 minutes.

Valkyries G Veronica Burton named Most Improved Player

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton was named WNBA Most Improved Player by a landslide margin on Monday. Burton received 68 of 72 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters after posting career highs of 11.9 points, 6.0 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals while starting all 44 games for the expansion franchise.

Commanders' Jayden Daniels day-to-day with knee injury

Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels is day-to-day due to a sprained knee heading into the Commanders' Sunday matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to coach Dan Quinn. "He did have an MRI and he's already begun his return to play process with us," Quinn said on Monday. "He is truly day-to-day. What does that mean for Sunday? I can't tell you that now. I'll have more to share on that when we get to Wednesday at practice and what that would look like."

Tom Brady to play in inaugural flag football tourney in Saudi Arabia

In what could be a step toward competing for an eventual gold medal, Tom Brady announced on Monday that he would compete at an inaugural flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia in March 2026. Brady, the 15-time Pro Bowler and seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback, retired from the NFL following the 2022 season.

Toe surgery to boot Bengals QB Joe Burrow until mid-December

Joe Burrow is expected to be out for at least three months recovering from toe surgery, according to multiple reports. The Cincinnati quarterback limped to the locker room in the second quarter of the Bengals' 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday with a Grade 3 turf toe injury and exited the stadium on crutches with a boot on his left foot.

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