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.

Phillies fire Rob Thomson, tab Don Mattingly as ⁠interim manager

The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday and named bench coach Don Mattingly as their interim skipper through the 2026 season. USA Today reported Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, fired Friday, was ​offered the job and declined, opting to spend time with his family.

Steelers place rare contract tender on Aaron Rodgers

If Aaron Rodgers plays another season, the Steelers want to make ⁠sure it's with Pittsburgh. The franchise placed the rare right-of-first-refusal tender on unrestricted free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, ESPN reported on Tuesday morning.

Alex Cora to Red Sox fans: 'Boston, we will miss you'

Fired Red Sox manager Alex Cora sent a ⁠short ​farewell note to Boston via social media on Tuesday. "Boston, we will miss you," he wrote.

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.

Ex-UConn QB ‌Joe Fagnano signs 3-year deal ‌with Ravens

Ex-UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano signed a three-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted ​free agent. UConn confirmed his signing on Tuesday.

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