NBA notebook: Suns commit to keep head coach
The Phoenix Suns will not fire first-year head coach Igor Kokoskov during the season despite their NBA-worst record, their acting general manager said in an interview.
Golf: Wie return from surgery lasts only 15 holes in Singapore
Michelle Wie’s comeback after months on the sidelines lasted only 15 holes on Thursday before an “entrapped” nerve in her hand prompted her withdrawal during the first round at an LPGA event in Singapore.
Golf: Defending champion Thomas bent out of shape at Honda Classic
Defending champion Justin Thomas hurt his right wrist undertaking a risky shot during the first round at the Honda Classic in Florida on Thursday.
Spring training roundup: Nats’ Scherzer Ks 4
If Max Scherzer was down about former Washington Nationals teammate Bryce Harper reportedly signing with the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, he did not show it while striking out four batters over three innings in an eventual 13-5 victory by the Bos…
MLB’s quiet free agency period hits crescendo with Harper deal
Franchise-changing players do not often come up for grabs and so the glacial pace at which teams moved to snap up Bryce Harper and Manny Machado left many wondering why two huge talents were made to wait for their mega paydays.
Ware considers following in Witten’s NFL footsteps
Has superlative tight end Jason Witten’s decision to leave Monday Night Football and return to play in Dallas influenced former Cowboys defensive star DeMarcus Ware to also consider a comeback?
Tennis: Kyrgios shrugs off Nadal criticism after Acapulco encounter
Nick Kyrgios said he would not listen to criticism from Rafa Nadal, who accused the Australian of lacking respect “for the public, the opponent and toward himself” following their match at the Acapulco International on Wednesday.
Reports: Harper to join Phillies on $330 million deal
Bryce Harper’s major payday finally arrived Thursday, as the outfielder landed a 13-year, $330 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to multiple reports.
Golf: Vegas leads as big names steer clear of Honda Classic
Jhonattan Vegas took the first round lead on Thursday at the Honda Classic, a tournament that has recently attracted a stellar field but fallen victim this year to the PGA Tour’s new condensed schedule.
Undecided Nowitzki admits he would ‘love’ another season playing with Mavs
Dirk Nowitzki never wanted a retirement tour this year, and now comes an indication that he would consider returning for a 22nd season, even as he is being saluted in arenas across the country.




