Alpine skiing: Shiffrin with work to do in giant slalom
American favorite Mikaela Shiffrin will require a second-run charge in the giant slalom on Thursday if she is to claim her second gold medal of the Alpine skiing world championships.
NBA roundup: Russell lifts Nets over Cavs in 3 OTs
D’Angelo Russell took over in the third overtime, scoring 14 of his 36 points, and the short-handed Brooklyn Nets outlasted the host Cleveland Cavaliers for a wild 148-139 victory on Wednesday.
Top 25 roundup: No. 1 Vols win 19th straight
Admiral Schofield scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead five Tennessee double-figure scorers Wednesday night as the No. 1 Volunteers extended their school-record winning streak to 19 games with an 85-73 victory over South Carolina in Knoxvil…
Tennis: Youngster Munar ousts Italy’s Fognini in Argentina
Spain’s Jaume Munar battled back from a set down to defeat second-seeded Italian Fabio Fognini 4-6 6-4 7-5 in the Argentina Open on Wednesday and advance to the quarter-finals.
Kuchar on caddie pay: ‘$5,000 is a great week’
Calling the outcry over his caddie’s pay from a tournament in November “a social media issue more than anything,” Matt Kuchar said he had no regrets about the $5,000 he paid his emergency replacement to be on the bag for the PGA Tour’s Mayakoba Classic…
ATP roundup: Canada’s Schnur pulls off N.Y. shocker
Brayden Schnur, who had never won a top-level ATP Tour match before Tuesday, added an impressive second victory Wednesday.
Cubs add veteran reliever Cedeno: reports
The Chicago Cubs signed veteran left-handed reliever Xavier Cedeno on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Isner defeats Tomic to advance to New York Open quarters
John Isner made quick work of Australia’s Bernard Tomic to advance to the quarter-finals of the New York Open on Wednesday with a 7-6(7) 6-4 victory.
MLB notebook: Phillies extend Nola, announce Arrieta surgery
Philadelphia Phillies pitchers made news on Wednesday, with the announcements that Aaron Nola agreed to a four-year contract extension and Jake Arrieta underwent pre-spring training surgery on his left knee.
NFL notebook: Ravens trading QB Flacco to Broncos
The Baltimore Ravens agreed in principle to trade quarterback Joe Flacco to the Denver Broncos, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday.
