Pats set to release backup Hoyer
BOSTON — The Patriots are expected to release veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer, a source said.
Hoyer, who has had three stints with the Pats, started one game in 2022, suffering a concussion in Week 4 against the Packers. He was put on injured reserve and stayed there all season.
The 37-year-old had one year left on the two-year, $4 million deal he signed last March, which included $1.4 million in guaranteed money for 2023.
Medvedev wins third straight title
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Daniil Medvedev won his third title in a row by beating Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-2 at the Dubai Championships.
The former men’s No. 1 extended his winning streak to 14 matches.
Kostyuk reaches first WTA final
Marta Kostyuk reached her first career WTA final by beating Danielle Collins 6-4, 6-3 at the ATX Open. Pidcock 1st Brit to win Bianche
SIENA, Italy — Tom Pidcock soloed to a dominant victory to become the first British rider to win the Strade Bianche. He crossed the line 20 seconds ahead of Valentin Madouas and 22 ahead of Tiesj Benoot.
Victim sought help for son
QUETTA, Pakistan — A Pakistani national soccer team player who died in a migrant shipwreck off of Italy’s southern coast embarked on the voyage to find medical treatment for her disabled 3-year-old son. Hospitals had told her that help overseas could be her only option.
Shahida Raza, 29, who also played for Pakistan’s national field hockey team, was one of at least 67 people who perished. The overcrowded wooden boat they were traveling in broke apart in rough waters.
Nelson nets winner for Arsenal
LONDON — Conceding a goal after just nine seconds and going 2-0 down in the second half wasn’t enough to derail Arsenal’s English Premier League title hopes.
Substitute Reiss Nelson scored the winner in injury time as Arsenal recovered to beat Bournemouth 3-2 and keep a five-point lead atop the league.
Manchester City keeps pace
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City passed a huge test of its English Premier League title credentials by beating Newcastle 2-0.
Wolves boost hopes
WOLVERHAMPTON, England — Wolverhampton boosted its survival hopes and delivered a damaging blow to Tottenham’s Champions League ambitions in a 1-0 win in the EPL.
Chelsea eases pressure on Potter
LONDON — Big-spending Chelsea pulled out a big win to ease some of the pressure on manager Graham Potter, beating Leeds 1-0 in the English Premier League thanks to a rare goal by one of the club’s most expensive signings, defender Wesley Fofana.