MLB notebook: Nationals owner not counting on Harper
If there were doubts about whether All-Star outfielder Bryce Harper would return to the Washington Nationals, team owner Mark Lerner on Friday didn’t give fans any reason to be optimistic.
NHL notebook: Sens reportedly place Duchene on IR
The Ottawa Senators placed center Matt Duchene on injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.
NFL notebook: Flacco questionable, could be backup
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco was a full participant in Friday’s practice for the first time since injuring his hip in Week 9, but he is officially questionable Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Boxing: WBC sanctions direct rematch between Wilder and Fury
The World Boxing Council has given its approval for a “direct rematch” between its heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder of the United States and Britain’s Tyson Fury, who fought to a draw in Los Angeles last weekend.
Morgan named U.S. Soccer Player of Year
Star forward Alex Morgan was named U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year after scoring a team-best 18 goals in 19 matches this year.
Corbin says Nationals were best fit
The Washington Nationals officially agreed to terms on a six-year, $140 million contract with All-Star left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin and unveiled him at a press conference on Friday.
Motor racing: Rule changes are a chance for all F1 teams, says Wolff
Rule changes could give every Formula One team a chance to pull off a surprise next season, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said on Friday.
Motor racing: Hamilton unwell but will attend FIA awards ceremony
Five times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was a no-show at an official news conference before he was due to collect his trophy on Friday, with his Mercedes team saying he felt unwell.
Two ex-Major League Baseball players die in car crash in Venezuela
Two former Major League Baseball players died on Friday in a car accident in Venezuela, where they had been playing for a local team in the Venezuelan winter league, MLB said in a statement.
Golf: Eagle on 17 propels Schwartzel into South Africa Open second round lead
Charl Schwartzel sank a 75 yard eagle on his penultimate hole to card a second round eight under par 63 for the lead at the halfway point of the European Tour’s South African Open at the Randpark Golf Club on Friday.
