NAMES & FACES

Andy Murray

The former world No. 1 tennis player, who has been out of action with a hip injury since losing in the 2017 Wimbledon quarterfinals, is excited to be returning at the pre-Wimbledon Queen’s Club event this week after experiencing the “lowest point” of his career during an 11-month absence from the sport. “I’m really looking forward to playing again,” Murray said in his regular BBC Sport column. “While I will be nervous, it will be great to finally step back on the court.” Murray, who won Wimbledon in 2013 and ’16 and the U.S. Open crown in 2012, had a hip operation in January. He will play Australia’s Nick Kyrgios in the Queen’s first round Tuesday.

Dennis Green

The Minnesota Vikings will induct their former head coach into their Ring of Honor this season. The Vikings will hold a halftime ceremony with Green’s family during their Sept. 23 game against Buffalo. Green, a former 49ers assistant (1979 and ’86-88) and head coach at Stanford (1989-91), died in 2016 at age 67. His record over 10 seasons was 101-70, including eight trips to the playoffs. Only Bud Grant has more wins in franchise history. The Vikings won four division titles and reached the NFC Championship Game twice under his guidance, setting the then-NFL scoring record with 556 points in 1998.

Associated Press