NBA roundup: Davis injured in Pelicans’ win
Jrue Holiday and Julius Randle combined for 65 points to lead host New Orleans to a 131-122 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, but the Pelicans lost All-Star forward Anthony Davis to a shoulder injury.
Journeyman Jung jags biggest career win in upset of Tiafoe
Seven months after his grand slam debut, journeyman Jason Jung recorded the biggest scalp of his career when he upset Frances Tiafoe 6-3 7-5 in the second round at the New York Open on Thursday.
NFL notebook: Riley dismisses concerns over Murray’s height
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray likely will be one of the most talked about — and divisive — prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft, mixing electric Heisman-winning talent in a package that is usually considered too short by league standards.
Warrant issued for Nebraska RB Washington
Nebraska running back Maurice Washington will return to Northern California and turn himself in to face charges of revenge porn and child pornography, his attorney said.
MLB notebook: Padres continue pursuit of Machado
The San Diego Padres have doubled down on their pursuit of free agent infielder Manny Machado. Padres general manager A.J. Preller flew to Miami last week to have a second meeting with Machado, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Multiple media o…
NCAA transfer rules under review
The NCAA is reviewing the guidelines regarding granting transfer waivers at the Division I level, the organization announced Thursday.
NBA fines Kerr for confrontation with ref
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was fined $25,000 on Thursday for “verbally abusing and confronting a game official,” the NBA announced.
Athletics: Jamaica sticking with June world trials dates
The Jamaican Athletics Federation is sticking with its decision to hold their world championships trials during a period typically reserved for Diamond League and other meetings despite concerns from track and field stakeholders.
Report: F/C Morris reaches deal to join Thunder
The courtship of NBA free agent Markieff Morris ended Thursday with the Oklahoma City Thunder reaching an agreement with the power forward, according to The Athletic.
Golf: Child-prodigy Li warned for breaching amateurs rule in Apple advert
Lucy Li, who became the youngest player ever to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open in 2014, has been warned by the United States Golf Association (USGA) after breaching amateur status rules by appearing in an Apple Watch advertising campaign.
