Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.
NFL-Mahomes sharp in last major practice ahead of Super Bowl
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are "in a good spot" as the team's chance to complete a historic Super Bowl three-peat draws near, head coach Andy Reid said after their last major practice on Friday. Mahomes completed each of his passes against the Chiefs' scout team while across town the Eagles closed out the week with a light practice on a warm day in New Orleans.
Golf-Woods to make PGA Tour season debut next week at Torrey Pines
Tournament host Tiger Woods has committed to playing in next week's Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, which will mark the 15-times major champion's first official PGA Tour event since last July's British Open. The opening round of the February 13-16 tournament, a PGA Tour Signature Event that has a $20 million purse and benefits Woods' TGR Foundation, will be held nine days after Woods announced on social media that his mother died at age 78.
NFL-Super Bowl superfans gather in New Orleans to keep 59-year streak
For Donald Crisman, Tom Henschel, and Gregory Eaton, Super Bowl Sunday isn't just a game - it's a lifelong commitment. The trio, known as the "Never Miss a Super Bowl Club," has been there from the very beginning, attending every championship game since the first in 1967, and the devotion of the three remaining members is unshakeable.
Super Bowl injury report: Eagles´ Brandon Graham questionable
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham is questionable and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore is doubtful for Super Bowl LIX, according to the final injury report for the game released Friday. Graham (elbow) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday before practicing in full on Friday.
Nets outscore Heat 31-9 in fourth for comeback win
Cameron Johnson scored 18 points as the host Brooklyn Nets dominated the fourth quarter on Friday night and earned a 102-86 victory over the Miami Heat, who were playing their first game since trading Jimmy Butler. D'Angelo Russell added 17 for the Nets, who outscored Miami 31-9 in the final period by shooting 14-of-26 from the field. Nic Claxton collected 12 points, 10 rebounds and four of Brooklyn's season-high 13 blocked shots.
Reports: Padres on verge of signing veteran OF/1B Connor Joe
The San Diego Padres are closing in on a deal with free agent outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe, according to multiple reports on Friday. Joe, 32, could help fill the club's hole in left field. Jurickson Profar, a 2024 All-Star, recently left San Diego as a free agent and signed with the Atlanta Braves.
ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz eases into Rotterdam semis
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and No. 8 seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland will clash in the ABN Amro Open semifinals on Saturday after both posted victories on Friday in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Alcaraz, ranked No. 3 in the world, dismissed unseeded countryman Pedro Martinez 6-2, 6-1, while it took Hurkacz -- ranked No. 21 in the world -- nearly 2 1/2 hours to defeat No. 4 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4.
Olympics-Trump order on transgender athletes clashes with international norms
The decision by President Donald Trump to exclude transgender girls and women from female sports has triggered what is likely to be a long, complex clash with global sports authorities as the United States counts down to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The order directs the Department of Justice to assure that U.S. government agencies - federal, state and local - enforce a ban on transgender girls and women from participating in female school sports under Trump's interpretation of Title IX, a law against sex discrimination in education.
Super Bowl 2025: 'Black national anthem' to be sung by Ledisi
A song often referred to as the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," will be performed by local artist Ledisi at Sunday's Super Bowl in New Orleans, the fifth year it has featured in the National Football League championship game. The song has been targeted with criticism, boycott threats and conspiracy theories from some conservative Americans since it was first used by the league in 2020 for pre-season opening games, following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
Reports: 1B/OF Trey Mancini joining D-backs on minor league deal
Trey Mancini launched his attempt at another comeback on Friday by signing a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, per multiple reports. The deal includes an invitation to spring training for the veteran first baseman/outfielder, who did not play last season after he opted out of a minor league contract with Miami in March.
