WTA roundup: Bertens, Muguruza begin defense of tournament titles
No. 2 seed Kiki Bertens kicked off defense of her title at the Volvo Car Open in Charleston, S.C., on Tuesday, losing just three games against Italy’s Martina Trevisan in the tournament’s second round.
Texas stifles TCU, Lipscomb dumps Wichita State to reach NIT finals
Kerwin Roach came off the bench to score a game-high 22 points Tuesday night and Texas’ defense did the rest as it avenged two regular-season losses to Big 12 Conference rival TCU with a 58-44 win in the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden in New Y…
NBA notebook: Wizards dismiss team president
Longtime Washington Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld was dismissed on Tuesday in the wake of the franchise’s subpar season, team chairman Ted Leonsis said.
College notebook: Duke’s Williamson, Barrett headline All-America team
Freshmen Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett of Duke headline the 2019 college basketball All-America team announced Tuesday.
Cuba announces first list of baseball players who can sign with U.S. teams
Cuba’s Baseball Federation announced on Tuesday a first list of players authorized to sign contracts directly with Major League Baseball organizations, moving Cuban-U.S. cooperation in the sport forward despite tense broader bilateral relations.
AAF suspends operations after just eight weeks
Just eight weeks into its inaugural season, the Alliance of American Football suspended operations Tuesday, league co-founder Bill Polian confirmed.
MLB notebook: Braves’ Acuna signs $100 million extension
The Atlanta Braves and 21-year-old outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. have agreed to an eight-year, $100 million contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.
Reports: Rockies extend Marquez for five years, $43 million
The Colorado Rockies agreed with right-handed starter German Marquez on a five-year, $43 million contract extension, according to multiple reports Tuesday.
Report: Blue Jays extend OF Grichuk
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a five-year, $52 million contract extension with outfielder Randal Grichuk, according to a report from Sportsnet.
NFL notebook: Wilson gives Seahawks April 15 deadline
Quarterback Russell Wilson has told the Seattle Seahawks that he wants a new contract by April 15, the first day of the offseason workout program, the Seattle Times reported Tuesday.
