NFL notebook: Cardinals reportedly fielding offers for top pick
The Arizona Cardinals still haven’t tipped their hand as to how they’ll use the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday, and teams continue to inquire about a trade, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday.
Wilson gifts O-line teammates $12K in Amazon stock
A week after Russell Wilson agreed to his four-year, $140 million deal with the Seahawks, he reportedly decided to share the wealth with the Seattle offensive linemen, gifting them each $12,000 in Amazon stock.
Mets’ deGrom receives clean MRI exam
The MRI exam of New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom’s right elbow revealed no damage on Monday, and the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner could make his scheduled Friday start.
NHL to purchase carbon offsets to counter playoff air travel
The National Hockey League said on Monday it would purchase carbon credits to offset airline emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases during the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Heat C Whiteside allegedly embezzled by Avenatti
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside was allegedly embezzled out of $2.75 million by attorney Michael Avenatti 27 months ago, the Los Angeles Times reported.
ATP roundup: Schwartzman survives opener in Barcelona
Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman overcame 53 unforced errors to defeat Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the opening round Monday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell in Barcelona, Spain.
Ex-caddie: Tiger’s comeback ‘an incredible story’
Steve Williams, who caddied for Tiger Woods for 13 years, was as transfixed as any observer when his former employer made a run to his fifth Masters title earlier this month.
Yankees officially release Gio Gonzalez
The New York Yankees released left-hander Gio Gonzalez from his minor league contract on Monday, officially making the 33-year-old a free agent.
Tennis: Home favorite Granollers beaten, Verdasco advances
Home favorite Marcel Granollers was the main casualty on the opening day of the Barcelona Open as the tournament got underway amidst murky, grey skies in Catalonia.
UFC fighter de Lima dies in Brazil
UFC veteran fighter Rodrigo de Lima was killed Sunday following a dispute with a rideshare driver in Belem, Brazil, according to authorities.
