ATP roundup: Top seed Nishikori falls in Dubai
While top-seeded Kei Nishikori of Japan was ousted at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Wednesday, No. 2 seed Roger Federer worked through a second-set stumble to reach the quarterfinals.
Harris becomes first female non-kicker to sign letter of intent
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.
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.
NFL coaches: QB Murray measures up
INDIANAPOLIS – Kyler Murray might not step foot on the field at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. He will still be one of the most-watched prospects at the event Thursday morning.
Cowboys’ Garrett dismisses own fate, focused on keeping Lawrence
INDIANAPOLIS – Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett claims the next second he spends thinking about his expiring contract will be the first.
Cycling: Barker wins scratch gold, flying Dutchmen retain sprint
Britain’s Elinor Barker claimed the opening gold medal of the track cycling world championships on Wednesday as she held off defending champion Kirsten Wild to win the 10km scratch race.
CFL bans Manziel after release by Alouettes
Johnny Manziel was released Wednesday by the Montreal Alouettes, and the Canadian Football League said it will not allow any other team to sign the former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback.
FC Cincinnati name Waston first-ever captain
Three days before making their MLS debut, FC Cincinnati named defender Kendall Waston as the club’s first-ever captain on Wednesday.
Vettel crashes while Sainz goes fastest in testing
Sebastian Vettel crashed his Ferrari on the second day of Formula One’s final pre-season test in Spain on Wednesday while Carlos Sainz went fastest for McLaren.
Federer overcomes Verdasco in Dubai, Nishikori falls to qualifier
Roger Federer was made to work hard by Fernando Verdasco before beating the Spanish veteran 6-3 3-6 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
