Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Arch Manning favorite to be top pick in '27 NFL draft

Arch Manning has opened as the favorite ​to be the No. 1 pick in the next NFL draft for the second consecutive year. The ​Texas quarterback was installed as the +250 favorite by DraftKings. That's ahead of fellow ‌quarterbacks ​Dante Moore (+380) of Oregon, Notre Dame's CJ Carr (+650) and South Carolina's LaNorris Sellars (+1200).

Guardians to call-up Travis Bazzana, 2024 No. 1 overall pick

The Cleveland Guardians are expected to call up second baseman Travis Bazzana, the top overall selection in the 2024 draft, on Tuesday for the second game of a home series against the Tampa Bay Rays. According to ‌multiple media reports, rookie Juan Brito, who had started five of the last seven games at second base, will be optioned to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move.

Soccer-Australia's Irvine says Trump peace prize makes a mockery of FIFA Human Rights Policy

Australia midfielder Jackson Irvine says soccer's credibility as a force for good has been undermined by the game's global governing body, accusing FIFA of making a mockery of its Human Rights Policy. In an interview with Reuters, Irvine took aim at FIFA's decision ‌to give its inaugural Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Cup draw in December for "promoting peace and unity around the world".

MLB roundup: Cards score 4 runs in ninth to stun Pirates

Jose Fermin's ‌two-run double with one out in the ninth inning capped a four-run rally as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a near-shutout and beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Monday. St. Louis, which had lost four straight and five of six, was hitless through 6 2/3 innings and scoreless through 8 1/3 before breaking through against Dennis Santana, who came into the contest with two saves and a 0.69 ERA with only one earned run allowed in 13 appearances.

Nuggets scratch Aaron Gordon (calf) for Game 5

The Denver Nuggets will be looking to avoid elimination in Game 5 ⁠against the Minnesota ​Timberwolves without key contributor Aaron Gordon due to his injured calf. ⁠The team ruled Gordon out Monday evening ahead of the game in Denver. Minnesota leads the first-round NBA playoff series three games to one, following Saturday's 112-96 win. In that game, Gordon played but was visibly limited in his movement. He finished 4-of-11 shooting from the field, including ⁠1 of 5 from 3-point range in scoring 9 points.

Eagles exercise fifth-year options on Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith

The Philadelphia Eagles locked up a pair of defensive starters through the 2027 season, picking up the fifth-year options of defensive tackle Jalen Carter and outside linebacker Nolan ​Smith on Monday. The team faced a Friday deadline on the options for the two Georgia products.

Golf-LIV Golf may postpone Louisiana event to avoid World Cup clash, sources say

LIV Golf may postpone its Louisiana event ⁠scheduled for June due to concerns the soccer World Cup could impact attendances and viewership, while issues such as high temperatures and course condition are also factors, sources told Reuters on Monday. The Saudi-funded circuit has been working in coordination with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's office and economic officials to find a ⁠new ​date for the tournament in either September or October, the sources with knowledge of LIV Golf operations said.

New Rams QB Ty Simpson reveals pre-draft meeting with Sean McVay

After being selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday, quarterback Ty Simpson downplayed his pre-draft interaction with the team, calling it "really brief." The ex-Alabama signal-caller admitted Monday that the communication was far more extensive, as he had a private meeting with Rams ⁠coach Sean McVay.

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder close out sweep of Suns

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 31 points and eight assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder finished off a four-game first-round playoff sweep with a 131-122 victory over the ⁠host Phoenix Suns on Monday night. Chet Holmgren added 24 points ⁠and 12 rebounds and Ajay Mitchell had 22 points and six assists as the top-seeded Thunder swept their opening Western Conference series for the third straight season.

Padres' Manny Machado leaves game; reason unclear

Padres third baseman Manny Machado left San Diego's Monday game against the visiting Chicago Cubs after the sixth inning in a precautionary move due to a ‌left leg injury. Machado grounded out to ‌third to end the bottom of the sixth and didn't return on defense for the seventh. He ended the ​night with three hits, including two doubles, and three runs.

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