Djokovic back on top after Nadal withdraws in Paris
Improbable as it seemed when Novak Djokovic had elbow surgery in February then slumped into a crisis of confidence, the Serb was guaranteed a return to world number one on Wednesday.
Luongo unlikely to play in Panthers’ Global Series games
Roberto Luongo is unlikely to return to action until after the Florida Panthers wrap up a two-game series against the Winnipeg Jets in Finland this week, coach Bob Boughner said Wednesday.
Bills sign QB Barkley
Quarterback Matt Barkley signed a one-year deal with the Bills on Wednesday as the possible backup to Nathan Peterman in the continuing QB carousel in Buffalo.
Red Sox LHP Price staying put, declines opt out
David Price is planning to stay in Boston, declining to exercise an opt-out clause in his contract to become a free agent this offseason.
Tennis: U.S. name unfamiliar lineup for Fed Cup final
Defending champions the United States have named an unfamiliar-looking lineup missing all their big guns for next week’s Fed Cup final against a powerful Czech Republic.
Nadal withdraws from Paris Masters
Top seed Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Paris Masters shortly before his opening match against fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco on Wednesday, meaning he will lose the ATP number one ranking to Novak Djokovic.
USA basketball names Bryant as World Cup ambassador
Kobe Bryant was named global ambassador for the FIBA 2019 basketball World Cup in China.
Trade deadline passes, RB Bell remains no-show
Le’Veon Bell did not report to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday morning, the day after the NFL trade deadline passed.
Report: Talks stall, Cavs could sidestep Drew
Larry Drew was unwilling to accept the interim head coach label from the Cleveland Cavaliers without a restructured contract. Now he might not have a seat on the bench at all.
D’Antoni: Rockets (1-5) lost championship swagger
Houston appeared to be cleared for takeoff after winning the top seed in the Western Conference in 2017-18, but the Rockets are pulling a first to worst to start for the 2018-19 season.
