Kyrgios saves three match points, beats Nadal in Acapulco
Nick Kyrgios overcame a bout of nausea, a stiff back and saved three match points on the way to stunning top seed Rafa Nadal 3-6 7-6(2) 7-6(6) in the second round of the Acapulco International in Mexico on Wednesday.
Golf notebook: Johnson to reclaim No. 1 ranking
Dustin Johnson will reclaim the No. 1 spot in the official world rankings when the next update is released Monday.
Del Potro’s knee still an issue, to miss Indian Wells
Juan Martin del Potro will not defend his BNP Paribas Open title in Indian Wells after doctors told him he needs more time to recover from a fractured right kneecap, the Argentine said on Wednesday.
Japan ties USWNT late in She Believes opener
Yuka Momiki scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time as Japan rallied twice to tie the U.S. women’s national team 2-2 in the sides’ first match of the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday in Chester, Pa.
Spring training roundup: Marlins’ Brinson hits two HRs
Lewis Brinson hit solo homers in his first two at-bats for the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, but the New York Mets still had plenty of offense in reserve to earn a 14-6 victory at Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Small shoulder procedure to delay Sharapova return
Maria Sharapova has undergone a small surgical procedure on her right shoulder and will miss next month’s Miami Open in Florida, she said on Wednesday.
MLB notebook: Arenado emotional after signing extension
Nolan Arenado said Wednesday that he wants to remain with the Colorado Rockies until the end of his career, as the team officially announced the eight-year, $260 million contract extension for the All-Star third baseman.
College football notebook: Female commit makes history
Toni Harris made history this week by accepting a scholarship offer to play football at Central Methodist University in Missouri, becoming the first female player at a skill position to sign a letter of intent.
Golf: Players welcome PGA Tour’s new gambling sponsorship rules
The PGA Tour’s decision to allow players to be sponsored by certain types of gambling companies was welcomed by golfers on Wednesday who are now free to reach lucrative agreements with casinos and fantasy sports firms.
NFL notebook: Foles to become free agent
Nick Foles will become a free agent in March as the Philadelphia Eagles declined to use the franchise tag to retain and trade Foles for compensation.
