Injured Halep and Kerber pull out of Indian Wells
Former world number ones Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber have pulled out of next week’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after failing to recover from injuries.
NHL roundup: Hellebuyck, Jets blank Golden Knights
Connor Hellebuyck worked his league-leading sixth shutout, Kyle Connor netted his team-high 36th tally in Winnipeg’s three-goal first period and the Jets beat the visiting Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 on Friday.
NBA roundup: James, Lakers get best of Bucks
LeBron James had 37 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 113-103 on Friday in a matchup of clubs with the NBA’s best records.
Woods says it was tough decision to skip Players Championship
Tiger Woods is “simply not ready” to play next week’s Players Championship in Florida, he said on Friday of his decision to skip the prestigious $15 million event due to a back issue.
Former Barcelona forward Ronaldinho arrested in Paraguay: police
Former Brazil and Barcelona forward Ronaldinho Gaucho was arrested in Paraguay on Friday for attempting to enter the country with an adulterated passport, Paraguayan police said.
Spring training roundup: Trout hits first spring HR
Mike Trout smacked his first homer of the spring to help the Los Angeles Angels play the visiting Kansas City Royals to a 4-4 tie in a battle of split squads on Friday afternoon at Tempe, Ariz.
Fognini describes ‘strange feeling’ of playing in empty stadium as Italy lead
Italy’s Fabio Fognini said it was a “strange feeling” playing a Davis Cup tie with no fans, after helping his country into a 2-0 lead against South Korea on Friday.
Golf: Hatton and Kang lead after 36 holes at Bay Hill, McIlroy two back
Tyrrell Hatton and Sung Kang took the second-round lead while Rory McIlroy stayed in contention at a windswept Arnold Palmer Invitational in central Florida on Friday.
Diamondbacks INF Leyba suspended 80 games
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Domingo Leyba was suspended for 80 games on Friday for violating Major League Baseball’s performance-enhancing drug program.
Report: Chargers, RB Ekeler agree to $24.5M deal
Restricted free agent running back Austin Ekeler agreed to a four-year, $24.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday.
