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Ravens sign OL James Hurst to 4-year deal
The Baltimore Ravens have signed offensive lineman James Hurst to a four-year contract, a move that keeps him off the free agent market and provides stability in front of quarterback Joe Flacco.
Hurst started all 16 games in 2017, the fourth consecutive season he played in every game with Baltimore. He started at left guard in 15 games and at left tackle on Nov. 19 against Green Bay, subbing for the injured Ronnie Stanley. Signed as a rookie free agent in 2014, the versatile 26-year-old Hurst has been used at guard, tackle and on special teams. In 2017, the 6-foot-5, 317-pound Hurst was part of an offensive line that allowed only 27 sacks, tied with Minnesota for seventh fewest in the NFL.
Napoli coach apologizes to journalist for insult
Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri has apologized for patronizing comments made to a female journalist after his side’s Serie A match on Sunday.
The journalist asked Sarri if Napoli’s title hopes had been damaged after drawing with Inter Milan 0-0 coupled with Juventus’ victory over Udinese.
Sarri smiled as he replied: “You’re a woman, you’re beautiful, and I won’t tell you to (expletive) off for those two reasons.”
The 59-year-old Sarri later telephoned the journalist to apologize.
Juventus could move four points clear of Napoli on Wednesday if it beats Atalanta at home in a match which was rescheduled due to bad weather.
WNBA draft to be held April 12 at Nike New York
The WNBA draft will be held April 12 at the Nike New York headquarters.
The Las Vegas Aces hold the top pick after winning the lottery. The Indiana Fever select second, with Chicago going third and fourth.
The Aces relocated to Las Vegas from San Antonio this winter.
The franchise also had the No. 1 pick last year and drafted Kelsey Plum. South Carolina’s A’ja Wilson is projected to be the No. 1 choice this year.
The WNBA season begins May 18.
Nike took over as the apparel provider for the WNBA this season.