Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Report: 49ers DT Kalia Davis to have surgery for broken hand

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis is having surgery on Friday to repair a broken hand, NFL Network reported. Davis reportedly could miss at least two games after sustaining the injury in Thursday night's 26-23 overtime road win against the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams.

MLB roundup: Cam Schlittler (12 K's) pitches Yankees past Red Sox

Rookie Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight innings during a stellar postseason debut as the New York Yankees eliminated the Boston Red Sox with a 4-0 victory in Game 3 of the American League wild-card series on Thursday night. The Yankees, who won the final two games of the best-of-three set, advance to the AL Division Series to face the Blue Jays. Game 1 of the best-of-five series is scheduled for Saturday in Toronto.

Golf-PGA of America CEO apologises to McIlroy over Ryder Cup fan abuse

PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague said on Thursday he will apologise directly to Rory McIlroy and the rest of Europe's Ryder Cup team and their families for the abusive behaviour they suffered from some spectators during last week's contest. The apology follows Europe's 15-13 victory over the United States at Bethpage Black, where their players were subjected to taunts and personal abuse by fans, who also refused to stay quiet while players were taking their shots.

Jets RB/KR Braelon Allen (knee) out 8-12 weeks

New York Jets running back/kick returner Braelon Allen will miss eight-to-12 weeks with an MCL sprain, head coach Aaron Glenn said Friday. Allen was placed on injured reserve Thursday, three days after he sustained the injury in New York's 27-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch signs 3-year extension

The Edmonton Oilers signed coach Kris Knoblauch to a three-year contract extension through 2028-29 on Friday. Knoblauch, 47, guided the Oilers to the Stanley Cup Final in each of his first two seasons behind their bench, falling to the Florida Panthers in six games last season and in seven games in 2024.

Caitlin Clark backs Napheesa Collier's WNBA criticisms

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark said Thursday that she supports fellow WNBA player Napheesa Collier ahead of upcoming labor negotiations and that league-wide, players are headed toward a moment they need "to capitalize on." Clark claimed she was unaware of explosive comments Collier made earlier this week when the Minnesota Lynx star blasted WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The most scathing criticism from Collier was that the WNBA has "the worst leadership in the world."

FIFA VP says organization decides World Cup cities, despite Trump's comments

FIFA's vice president said soccer's global governing body decides whether to move 2026 World Cup matches from host cities, contrary to comments made Sept. 25 by President Donald Trump. Speaking last week about the event, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, Trump was asked by reporters in the Oval Office specifically about games in Seattle and San Francisco.

Bucs RB Bucky Irving out vs. Seahawks, could sit next week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the host Seattle Seahawks, head coach Todd Bowles announced Friday. Per an ESPN report, Irving could also miss the team's Week 6 game against the visiting San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 5 as he deals with a sprain in his left foot.

Reports: Tarleton State's Billy Gillispie on leave amid probe

Tarleton State coach Billy Gillispie is on temporary administrative leave as the school investigates an anonymous complaint, the university announced Friday. No details were provided about the complaint against Gillispie, who previously coached at Kentucky, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and UTEP.

UFC 320: Ankalaev heavily-backed favorite to beat Pereira

Alex Pereira will receive what could very well be the final chance in his storied career to reclaim the light heavyweight title belt when he gets a rematch against Magomed Ankalaev in UFC 320 in Las Vegas. However, Pereira will enter the Octagon as the decided underdog, with his odds shifting from +170 to +210 at BetMGM. Ankalaev (20-1-1, 1 no contest) has been backed by 89 percent of the fight bets and 66 percent of the money wagered while moving from -210 to -275.

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