Grizzlies fire coach Bickerstaff, shake up front office
Speaking to local media around midday Thursday, Memphis Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace said he hadn’t talked with team owner Robert Pera yet but he could make one declaration: head coach J.B. Bickerstaff would return for a second season.
Scott shares clubhouse lead, Tiger one off the pace at Masters
Former Masters champion Adam Scott used a sparkling finish to grab a share of the clubhouse lead in Thursday’s first round with Tiger Woods a shot off the pace at sunny Augusta National.
Draft notebook: Texas freshman Hayes declares for NBA draft
Texas Longhorns freshman Jaxson Hayes has declared for the NBA draft and will hire an agent, the school announced Thursday.
Kings fire coach Joerger after three seasons
Sacramento Kings coach Dave Joerger was fired Thursday after three seasons, the team announced.
Ex-Notre Dame, NFL running back Wood arrested on murder charges
Former NFL and Notre Dame running back Cierre Wood was scheduled to appear in court Thursday in Las Vegas after being charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 5-year-old girl, according to court records.
Capitals sign C Dowd to three-year extension
The Washington Capitals signed center Nic Dowd to a three-year, $2.25 million contract extension Thursday, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced.
Dodgers’ Kershaw to make season debut Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will make his first major league start of 2019 at home Monday against the Cincinnati Reds, the Dodgers announced Thursday.
Report: Ravens give All-Pro Yanda a one-year extension
All-Pro guard Marshal Yanda has agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens through the 2020 season, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Thursday.
No comparing Tiger and Golden Bear, says Player
Joe Montana or Tom Brady, Serena Williams or Steffi Graf — there is no shortage of debate in sport over who is the greatest of all time, but do not even try separating golfing icons Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, according to Gary Player.
Draft notebook: Texas freshman Hayes declares for NBA draft
Texas Longhorns freshman Jaxson Hayes has declared for the NBA draft and will hire an agent, the school announced Thursday.




