SPORTS SHORTS
HOOPS: Oregon tops Wiseman, Memphis
Shakur Juiston had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 14 Oregon held off No. 13 Memphis 82-74 in the first Phil Knight Invitational in Portland, Ore.
Payton Pritchard added 14 points and six assists as the Ducks collected their third straight win to open the season. James Wiseman had 14 points and 12 rebounds as controversy continued to swirl round the Tigers’ 7-foot-1 freshman phenom. Memphis (2-1) was led by Lester
Quinones with 16 points. In Mobile, Ala., freshman Isaac Okoro made a layup with 2.9 seconds left to lift No. 22 Auburn to a 70-69 victory over South Alabama.
In Cincinnati, Naji Marshall hit a 3-pointer that tied it in regulation and made a pair of free throws in overtime as Xavier overcame poor outside shooting and rallied past Missouri 63-58.
In Denver, Trae Young scored 15 of his season-high 42 points in the fourth quarter and added 11 assists to lead the Hawks over the Nuggets 125-121.
In Phoenix, Anthony Davis had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Kyle Kuzma added 23 points and the Lakers beat the Suns 123-115.
In Philadelphia, Joel Embiid scored 27 points, including the go-ahead dunk with 13.2 seconds remaining, and the Sixers held Cleveland without a point for the final 3 ¹ /2 minutes in a 98-97 win over the Cavaliers.
In Indianapolis, T.J. Warren scored 11 of his 23 points in the third quarter to lead the Pacers over the Thunder 111-85.
BASEBALL: Wainwright re-ups with Cards
The Cardinals and Adam Wainwright agreed to a contract for the 2020 season, increasing the likelihood the veteran pitcher finishes his career with the only major league team for which he has ever played. The deal, announced Tuesday, is for $5 million plus up to $5 million in incentives, The Athletic reported.
Tony La Russa was hired by the Angels as senior adviser for baseball operations. Angels general manager Billy Eppler said the Hall of Fame manager will assist in all areas, including evaluations of players and minor league development.
ETC.: La. court won’t revive NOLA no-call suit
Louisiana’s Supreme Court has refused to revive a Saints fan’s lawsuit against the NFL over officials’ failure to call a pass interference penalty at a crucial point in the NFC Championship game against the Rams in January. The non-call helped the Rams advance to the Super Bowl.
Former New York City FC and Spanish national team star David Villa is becoming a part-owner of a second division team in New York that intends to launch in 2021. United Soccer League’s Queensboro team will play at a new stadium at York College in Queens as well as at Citi Field.
Villa, 37, said he will retire from Japanese club Vissel Kobe next year.