NBA notebook: Thunder to keep Paul for now
The Thunder’s discussions to trade newly acquired Chris Paul have stalled, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Wednesday, increasing the odds that the point guard begins the season in Oklahoma City.
MLB notebook: Angels’ Ramirez suspended for plunking Marisnick
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Noe Ramirez was suspended for three games Wednesday and fined an undisclosed amount for hitting Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick with a pitch in Tuesday’s game.
NFL notebook: Falcons sign LB Jones to hefty extension
The Atlanta Falcons signed linebacker Deion Jones to a four-year extension on Wednesday, putting him under contract through 2023.
Superlicence points from 2020 to mark a sea-change for W Series
W Series founder Catherine Bond Muir admits there were times when she wondered whether she had wasted years of her life setting up the all-female single-seater championship, but not any more.
Report: Suns agree to deal with F Diallo
Free-agent forward Cheick Diallo agreed to a two-year contract with the Phoenix Suns, ESPN reported Wednesday.
Report: Paul trade talks stall, could play for Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s discussions to trade newly acquired point guard Chris Paul have stalled, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Wednesday, increasing the odds that he begins the season with the team.
Ferrari make the first pick for F1 Pro Series
Debutants Ferrari were given first pick in the Pro Draft for the 2019 Formula One esports series on Wednesday and chose Italian gamer David Tonizza to race for them against the other nine teams.
Report: Broncos QB Lock agrees to terms
Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock will not hold out of any training camp practices after he agreed to terms on his rookie contract Wednesday, Pro Football Talk reported.
Reports: NFL-NFLPA meetings cut short two days
A scheduled three-day bargaining session between the NFL and the NFLPA ended after one day, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
Report: F Bender agrees to leave NBA for Russian team
Former Phoenix Suns lottery pick Dragan Bender has agreed to play for CSKA Moscow, Yahoo Sports reported Wednesday.