Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.
Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards fined following ejection
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Saturday that star Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 for his behavior following his ejection after receiving a technical foul against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The three-time All-Star guard received his second technical foul and was ejected with 5:21 left in the third quarter during the Timberwolves' 111-102 loss. He then failed to leave the court in a timely manner and threw the basketball into the Los Angeles crowd.
Baseball-MLB's Manfred reviewing petition to reinstate Rose - report
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is reviewing a petition filed by Pete Rose's family to have the game's all-time leader in hits posthumously removed from baseball's ineligible list, ESPN reported on Saturday. The ESPN report comes one day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would pardon Rose, who admitted in 2004 that he had bet on games, though never against his own team.
Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) to start season on IL
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will begin the regular season on the injured list with tendinitis in both elbows. Stanton, 35, has not taken part in any spring training workouts in Tampa, Fla., and returned to New York earlier this week. He is expected to rejoin the team in the coming days after receiving PRP injections in both elbows.
Report: Clippers G Jordan Miller agrees to 4-year deal
Los Angeles Clippers two-way guard Jordan Miller agreed to a four-year, $8.3 million contract with the team, ESPN reported on Saturday. The Clippers also waived forwards MarJon Beauchamp and Kai Jones and signed Seth Lundy and Patrick Baldwin Jr. to two-way contracts, according to the report.
Warriors F Jimmy Butler (back spasms) out vs. 76ers
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler will miss Saturday night's game against the host Philadelphia 76ers due to spasms in the middle of his back. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he believes Butler, 35, was injured during Thursday's 121-115 road victory over the Orlando Magic.
Bruins captain Brad Marchand leaves Penguins game with injury
Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand is unlikely to return to Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins after suffering an upper-body injury in the first period. Just 5:56 in, Marchand collided awkwardly with the Penguins' P.O Joseph. He came up slowly after being hit shoulder-first into the corner boards. Joseph initially got his stick caught in the Marchand's skates before finishing his hit. There was no called penalty on the play.
ATP roundup: Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Felix Auger-Aliassime to claim Dubai crown
Fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas saved all seven break points he faced while cruising to a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime on Saturday to win the Dubai Tennis Championships. Tsitsipas won 83.3 percent (35 of 42) of his first-serve points to knock off Auger-Aliassime in 88 minutes. The Greek won the final four games of the first set then the final three games of the second set.
Soccer-Dynamo to compensate fans with free ticket after Miami's Messi skips clash
Houston Dynamo have said they will offer their fans a complimentary ticket for a future home game after Lionel Messi did not travel with the Inter Miami squad for Sunday's Major League Soccer match. The absence of Messi on the pitch has caused the hosts to compensate spectators before, with match organizers in Hong Kong announcing a 50% refund for tickets last year after the Argentine did not take the field due to injury.
Tennis-Tsitsipas claims Dubai title to end losing run in ATP 500 finals
Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3 6-3 in the final of the Dubai Championships on Saturday to earn his first ATP 500 title. It was third time lucky for Tsitsipas who had twice lost in the Dubai final, against Roger Federer in 2019 and Novak Djokovic a year later.
Avalanche acquire Ryan Lindgren, Jimmy Vesey from Rangers
The Colorado Avalanche acquired forwards Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey and the rights to defensive prospect Hank Kempf from the New York Rangers on Saturday. The Rangers picked up forward Juuso Parssinen, defenseman Calvin de Haan and conditional second-round and fourth-round 2025 NHL Draft selections in the deal.
