Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Ex-NBA star Paul Pierce arrested on suspicion of DUI Former NBA star Paul Pierce was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence after California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers found him asleep behind the wheel on U.S. Highway 101, authorities said. CHP said officers were clearing a multi-vehicle crash on the northbound side of 101 and had several lanes closed during the investigation. When lanes reopened roughly an hour later, a Range Rover remained stopped in live traffic south of the crash scene. NBA games in Macau test waters for China comeback The National Basketball Association's (NBA) games in Macau on Friday and Sunday are a test for a broader China comeback, experts and state media said, as Chinese fans descended on the world's biggest gambling hub to get a glimpse of the sport. The NBA is playing two pre-season games, dubbed the "China Games 2025", in the Chinese special administrative region, pitting the Brooklyn Nets against the Phoenix Suns at sold-out games in casino group Sands China's Venetian arena. Boxing-Ricky Hatton's funeral draws thousands in Manchester tribute Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and Oasis singer Liam Gallagher were among the thousands of mourners who bid farewell to Ricky Hatton as one of Manchester's most beloved sporting figures was laid to rest. The former world welterweight champion, nicknamed "the Hitman", was found dead in his home on September 14. He was 46. NHL roundup: Penguins spoil debut of Isles' Matthew Schaefer Justin Brazeau scored the go-ahead goal with 5:39 remaining in the third period, helping the host Pittsburgh Penguins spoil the debut of top overall draft pick Matthew Schaefer with a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday. Evgeni Malkin collected three assists while Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell each had one goal and one assist for Pittsburgh, which won its second consecutive game to start the season. Famed Loyola-Chicago chaplain Sister Jean dies at 106 Longtime Loyola-Chicago men's basketball chaplain Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt died on Thursday at age 106, the school announced. Known simply as Sister Jean, she gained international fame in 2018 when she was the spiritual leader of an underdog Ramblers squad that advanced to the Final Four. She was 98 at the time, and she shined in the media spotlight. Lakers say LeBron James has sciatica, out for start of season LeBron James was diagnosed with sciatica on his right side and will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday. James will miss the season opener against the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 21 and, per the team's timeline, won't return until November at the very earliest. Tennis-Holder Sabalenka extends Wuhan streak to reach semis, Swiatek crashes Aryna Sabalenka extended her unbeaten run at the Wuhan Open to 20 matches with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Elena Rybakina on Friday, keeping alive her quest for a fourth straight title and setting up a semi-final clash with Jessica Pegula. Third seed Coco Gauff joined Sabalenka in the semi-finals with a comfortable 6-3 6-0 victory over German Laura Siegemund but second seed Iga Swiatek of Poland was stunned by Italian seventh seed Jasmine Paolini, who prevailed 6-1 6-2. Islanders F Jonathan Drouin facing player safety hearing New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday, one day after he cross-checked Connor Dewar of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Drouin was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct with 15 seconds left in the third period Thursday. The Penguins spoiled the NHL debut of top overall pick Matthew Schaefer and the season opener for the Islanders with a 4-3 victory in Pittsburgh. Tennis-Medvedev in Shanghai semis as Rinderknech joins cousin Vacherot in last four A cramping Daniil Medvedev battled through physical discomfort and marathon rallies to defeat Alex de Minaur 6-4 6-4 on Friday, reaching the Shanghai Masters semi-finals for the first time since his 2019 title triumph. Medvedev's victory over the Australian seventh seed marks a milestone 50th career top-10 win for the former U.S. Open champion and sets up a last-four clash with Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech. Report: OF Cody Bellinger to opt out of Yankees' contract New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger plans to opt out of his contract and enter free agency next month, ESPN reported Friday. Bellinger, 30, has a $25 million player option for 2026 but reportedly is looking for a more lucrative, long-term deal coming off a strong season.

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