Bills LB Alexander retiring after 15 seasons
Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander announced his retirement after Saturday’s 22-19 overtime playoff loss to the Houston Texans.
Tsitsipas back in groove as Zverev searches for answers
Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas was clinical as he picked up his first win of the season at the ATP Cup in Brisbane on Sunday against a temperamental Alexander Zverev of Germany, who was almost reduced to tears due to problems over his serve.
Mertens races to victory in Shenzhen season opener
Belgium’s Elise Mertens made a winning start to 2020 as she eased past Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko 6-3 6-3 in the opening round of the Shenzhen Open on Sunday.
No Kyrgios? No problem for hosts Australia in ATP Cup
Nick Kyrgios’ late withdrawal due to a back problem did not stop Australia from defeating Canada in their ATP Cup tie on Sunday as the hosts strengthened their bid for a quarter-final spot with their second 3-0 win in the inaugural team event.
NBA roundup: Hornets survive Doncic, Mavs in OT
Terry Rozier scored 29 points, and Devonte’ Graham added 27 as the visiting Charlotte Hornets opened a 20-point first-half lead and still had to rally for a 123-120 overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.
NHL roundup: Knights rally, knock off Blues in OT
Chandler Stephenson scored on a breakaway with 1:59 remaining in overtime, as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a three-goal deficit to win for the first time in franchise history, 5-4, over the St. Louis Blues in a battle of division leaders on Sa…
Halep, Cornet plan unique ways to contribute to bushfire relief
Romanian women’s world No. 4 Simona Halep has devised a unique way to support relief and recovery efforts amid Australia’s bushfire catastrophe: she will donate money every time she yells at her Australian coach.
Patriots quarterback Brady says ‘unlikely’ to retire
Tom Brady said he was “unlikely” to retire following New England’s defeat by the Tennessee Titans in a National Football League wild card playoff game on Saturday.
Titans beat Patriots in perhaps Brady’s final game
The Tennessee Titans beat the New England Patriots 20-13 in an AFC wild card playoff game on Saturday that might turn out to be a bitter end to Tom Brady’s storied career.
NBA notebook: Contact with ref costs Wizards’ Thomas $25K
The NBA has fined Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas $25,000 for making inappropriate physical contact with an official, the league announced Saturday.
