California bill now law

Defying the NCAA, California opened the way Monday for college athletes to hire agents and make money from endorsement deals with sneaker companies, soft drink makers, car dealerships and other sponsors, just like the pros.

The first-in-the-nation law, signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and set to take effect in 2023, could upend amateur sports in the U.S.

The NCAA argued that the law will destroy the distinction between amateurs and pros and give California an unfair recruiting advantage.

In a statement, the NCAA said it is working to revise its rules on making money off a player’s name and likeness. But it said any changes should be made at the national level through the NCAA, not state laws.

Purdue QB Elijah Sindelar may miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a broken clavicle.

Soccer: Manchester United settled for a 1-1 draw with visiting Arsenal. United is 10th in the English Premier League — its worst start since 1989 with just nine points in seven matches. ... ESPN and Germany’s Bundesliga reached agreement on a six-year deal starting with next season to move U.S. telecasts from FOX to ESPN, which will carry most matches on its digital streaming service.

Tennis: Wimbledon champ Simona Halep suffered a 6-2, 6-3 second-round loss to Ekaterina Alexandrova at the China Open in Beijing.

Track and field: Coach Alberto Salazar, who trained four-time Olympic champ Mo Farah, 2012 Olympic silver medalist Galen Rupp and a number of other top runners, was given a four-year ban in a case pursued by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.