Reuters Sports News Summary

09/18/2016 3:58

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Seattle high school football team kneels for national anthem

A Seattle high school football team knelt during the playing of the national anthem before a game on Friday night, embracing a silent protest for social justice initiated last month by NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Players and coaches from Garfield High School knelt in unison before their game against West Seattle High School, and some West Seattle players also knelt, according to local news reports and social media.

NFL: Rams hope to get back on track against Seahawks

The Los Angeles Rams have returned to Southern California after 21 seasons in St. Louis, but their offense failed to make the trip in a dreadful season opener they hope to put behind them in Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Rams were pounded 28-0 by the San Francisco 49ers last week on a night they managed just 185 total yards, muting the excitement of their move back to the West Coast.

Nico Rosberg storms to pole in Singapore

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg took pole position for his 200th Formula One race after a stunning qualifying lap around Singapore's Marina Bay street circuit on Saturday. The German's best lap of one minute 42.584 seconds left him perfectly placed to retake the championship lead from British team mate Lewis Hamilton under the floodlights on Sunday.

Tennis: Spain back in World Group where they belong, says Nadal

Two years after Spain's stunning fall from grace in Davis Cup tennis, Rafa Nadal has hailed his nation's return to the World Group after victory in the playoff against India. Nadal combined with Feliciano Lopez in the doubles to overhaul Leander Paes and Saketh Myneni in four sets and complete a 3-0 victory in New Delhi on Saturday, ending Spain's exile after an acrimonious period.

IOC gives information to Brazil authorities in Hickey case

The International Olympic Committee has met Brazilian judicial authorities investigating a case of alleged ticket scalping during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and provided information, an IOC official said on Saturday. The official told Reuters the IOC had not been asked to provide information but took the initiative, with its lawyers meeting officials investigating the case which has centered around suspended senior IOC member Patrick Hickey.

Yankees hit by double injury blow

The New York Yankees suffered a double-blow on Saturday when second baseman Starlin Castro and center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury were injured against the Boston Red Sox. Castro was on his way to a double to left-center in the fifth inning when he pulled up, and was later diagnosed with a right hamstring strain.

Ice hockey: Canada rout Czechs, Europe stun U.S. in World Cup

A dominant Sidney Crosby led Canada to a 6-0 win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup of Hockey on Saturday following Team Europe's shock victory over the United States in the tournament opener. Crosby was easily the best player on the ice scoring a goal and adding two assists as Canada lived up to their billing as tournament favorites.

Mets pitcher DeGrom in line for elbow surgery

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is expected to undergo season-ending elbow surgery, the team said on Saturday. DeGrom was scheduled to pitch on Sunday against the Washington Nationals, his first outing since Sept. 1, but was scratched after suffering a setback following his bullpen session on Friday.

Rosberg has plenty to celebrate ahead of 200th race

Nico Rosberg will start his 200th Formula One race in Singapore on Sunday with every chance of moving to the top of the championship standings after securing pole position. Rosberg trails Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton by two points with seven rounds remaining but, after winning in Belgium and Italy since Formula One returned from its annual summer break, the 31-year-old is in the form of his life.

Croatia take 2-1 lead over France in Davis Cup

Croatia took a big step toward securing a Davis Cup final spot when Ivan Dodig and Marin Cilic beat Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-6 (6) 5-7 7-6 (6) 6-3 in the doubles to take a 2-1 lead on Saturday. The 2015 U.S. Open champions Mahut and Herbert are the world's top-ranked pair.

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