Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Reports: Luke Evangelista signs 2-year deal with Predators

Forward Luke Evangelista ended his training camp holdout and signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Nashville Predators on Friday, according to multiple reports. Evangelista, 23, was a restricted free agent and will become a restricted free agent again after the 2026-27 season.

Stars 'evaluating all options' for new home venue

The Dallas Stars might be headed for the suburbs when their lease at American Airlines Center ends in 2031. The NHL franchise is exploring sites for a new arena and has held talks with the cities of Plano, Frisco, The Colony, Arlington and Fort Worth, team president and CEO Brad Alberts told The Dallas Morning News on Friday.

Former Ravens, Colts DE Arthur Jones dies at 39

Arthur Jones, who played in parts of seven NFL seasons and won a Super Bowl title with the Baltimore Ravens, has died. He was 39. The Ravens announced Jones' passing in a social media post Friday afternoon. Other than to say his death was "sudden," the team did not reveal a cause or time of death.

Basketball-WNBA commissioner Engelbert vows to "do better" after Collier criticism

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said on Friday the league "has to do better" to make players feel valued after sharp criticism from Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier, while vowing to repair trust as the deadline for contentious collective bargaining talks looms. Collier, a five-time All-Star and vice president of the players' union, voiced her criticism after a controversial no-call in the final minute of the Lynx's Game 3 semi-final against Phoenix Mercury, accusing the league of a "tone-deaf, dismissive" approach to player concerns.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo joining team after COVID-19 quarantine

After missing the start of Milwaukee's training camp due to testing positive for COVID-19, Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to join the team in Miami this weekend. Bucks coach Doc Rivers told reporters Friday that Antetokounmpo was set to fly in from Greece Friday night and would be reporting to training camp Saturday ahead of the Bucks' preseason opener Monday against the Heat.

Mets overhauling coaching staff after failure to reach postseason

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza will be back in 2026, but the team is parting with a bevy of coaches after a swoon that saw the Mets tumble from first place in the National League East to out of the postseason. The Mets announced Thursday that pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, hitting coaches Jeremy Barnes and Eric Chavez, and third base coach Mike Sarbaugh will not return.

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.

Rangers stay in house, hire Skip Schumaker as manager

Former National League Manager of the Year Skip Schumaker is the Texas Rangers' new skipper. The team announced the hire Friday evening after president of baseball operations Chris Young told reporters earlier in the day that Schumaker was his "focus" in the job search.

Ravens OC Todd Monken responds to John Harbaugh's critique of KC plan

Only the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills have more points than the Baltimore Ravens this season, so head coach John Harbaugh's critique of the approach and execution of play-caller Todd Monken at Kansas City raised a few eyebrows. Monken said he wasn't alarmed by anything Harbaugh said on the heels of the Ravens' third loss in four games, 37-20 to the Chiefs. The Ravens had a season-low 20 points, went 3 of 10 on third downs and 1 of 4 on fourth down in a game that ended with quarterback Lamar Jackson on the sideline nursing a hamstring injury.

Saints re-sign lease to play at Superdome through 2035

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson has signed a new lease that will keep the Caesars Superdome as the team's home field through the 2035 season. Benson signed the lease with the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District on Thursday after lengthy negotiations.

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