NBA notebook: Lakers’ Walton reportedly will finish season
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton “will definitely finish the season,” a source close to the situation told the Los Angeles Times. Walton’s status has been a topic of discussion among fans and the media as the Lakers have slid to 28-29 in an in…
Golf: Bubba targets U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy and Hall of Fame
Bubba Watson’s career goals include being a Ryder Cup captain and making it into the World Golf Hall of Fame, the American told reporters on the eve of his defense of the Genesis Open title at Riviera on Wednesday.
Golf: Woods honored as Genesis Open granted ‘elevated status’
The Tiger Woods-hosted Genesis Open was granted “elevated status” on the PGA Tour on Wednesday, promising a bright future for the tournament to go with its rich history.
Sixers C Embiid fined $25000 after ripping refs
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been fined $25,000 for his criticism of the officiating in the team’s latest loss to the Boston Celtics, the NBA announced Wednesday afternoon.
Report: Yankees’ Sabathia to retire after ’19 season
New York Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia will announce in a news conference Saturday that he is retiring after the 2019 season, according to a report Wednesday from MLB.com.
Motor racing: New chapter in 2019? More like a new book, say Racing Point
Racing Point have put the cash-starved Force India days behind them and now have the resources to show Formula One what they can really do, the Canadian-owned team said on Wednesday.
Tennis: Wawrinka powers into Rotterdam quarter-finals
Swiss wildcard Stan Wawrinka booked a quarter-final place at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament with a 6-4 7-6(4) victory over Canadian fourth seed Milos Raonic on Wednesday.
Reports: Blazers add Kanter
Enes Kanter joined the Portland Trail Blazers following a split with the New York Knicks last week.
Golf: Garcia ‘ashamed’ of Saudi tantrum
Sergio Garcia said he was “ashamed” of the actions that got him disqualified from the Saudi International two weeks ago.
Sharapova pulls out of Indian Wells with shoulder injury
Former world number one Maria Sharapova will miss next month’s BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells due to a right shoulder injury, organizers said on Wednesday.
