Spring training roundup: Darvish K’s 6 in Cubs win
Right-hander Yu Darvish allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and struck out six in 4 2/3 innings for a Chicago Cubs split squad in a 6-4 spring training win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday at Mesa, Ariz.
No charges filed against Giants CEO Baer
San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer won’t face criminal charges stemming from a public incident with his wife on March 1, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday.
NFL notebook: Prosecutors reportedly make Kraft an offer
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft can have the solicitation of prostitution charges in Florida against him dropped, but there’s a catch.
Martellus Bennett won’t join brother on Patriots
Tempted to join his brother and the New England Patriots, tight end Martellus Bennett said he will instead remain retired to focus on his creative work.
MLB notebook: Angels, Trout reportedly near $430M deal
Mike Trout is on the verge of a 12-year, $430 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Angels, ESPN reported Tuesday.
Boxing: Wilder to defend WBC title against Breazeale in May
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will put his title on the line against fellow American Dominic Breazeale at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in May, both camps said on Tuesday.
Motor racing: Sponsor hails Netflix F1 series as big boost for the sport
Netflix’s behind-the-scenes ‘Drive to Survive’ Formula One documentary has been a huge success that could change the way broadcasters engage with audiences, one of the sport’s top sponsors said on Tuesday.
Tennis: Rain delays Miami Open start at new Hard Rock home
Rain wiped out the opening day play at the Miami Open on Tuesday, delaying the start of the tournament at its new Hard Rock Stadium home.
Golf: Choi, Immelman and Weir to assist Els at Presidents Cup
International captain Ernie Els has named Korea’s K.J. Choi, South Africa’s Trevor Immelman and Canada’s Mike Weir as his assistants for this year’s Presidents Cup in Australia, the PGA Tour said on Tuesday.
Tennis: Blake enjoying challenge of Miami Open move to Hard Rock
As a player James Blake endured many a rain delay but on Tuesday the Miami Open tournament director was forced to sit through a painful day-long drizzle, delaying what was expected to be a record-smashing move from Crandon Park to Hard Rock Stadium.
