Hanifin gets 8-year extension in Vegas

Noah Hanifin, a trade deadline acquisition meant to bolster the Golden Knights’ blue line, signed an eight-year extension with Vegas on Thursday worth an average of $7.35 million annually. Hanifin, 27, a former Boston College standout from Norwood, has two goals and seven assists in 16 games for the Knights. He was acquired from the Flames on March 6, and between Calgary and Vegas has 44 points in 77 games, just 4 points off his career high two years ago. Signing Hanifin to an extension could be a signal the Knights might move on from one or two of their veteran defensemen after this season because of salary cap restraints. As usual, the Knights were active before the trade deadline, also adding Tomas Hertl from the Sharks and Anthony Mantha from the Washington Capitals.

NFL Chiefs WR Rice surrenders

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice surrendered to police on charges including aggravated assault after he and another driver of a speeding sports car, identified as SMU football player Teddy Knox, allegedly caused a crash on a Dallas highway last month. Rice, 23, was booked into the Regional Jail in DeSoto, Texas, and released on bond. Knox was suspended by his school.

COLLEGES US women’s lax tabs BC head

Acacia Walker-Weinstein, who has led Boston College women’s lacrosse to six straight National Championship games and a first-ever title in 2021, was named the head coach of the US national women’s lacrosse team. Her appointment will last through the 2026 World Championships. Walker-Weinstein, in her 12th season at the Heights, led the Eagles to their first ACC Championship in program history last season on their way to another Final Four.

Baylor’s Drew to stay put

Scott Drew will remain as Baylor’s men’s basketball coach, stating his desire to “bring more championships” to the program on social media after being linked to the Kentucky coaching vacancy following John Calipari’s departure to Arkansas.

SOCCER NYCFC to get new stadium

New York City officials approved a plan Thursday to build a $780 million, 25,000-seat stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club next to the New York Mets’ stadium, Citi Field. The new stadium, expected to open in 2027, will be New York City’s first venue dedicated to professional soccer. NYCFC, which won the MLS championship in 2021, currently plays its home games at Citi Field and Yankee Stadium . . . Gianluca Scamacca struck for two goals as visiting Atalanta upset Liverpool, 3-0, in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals.

TENNIS Djokovic reaches quarters

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic beat Lorenzo Musetti, 7-5, 6-3, to return to the quarterfinals at the Monte Carlo Masters. Djokovic, a twotime Monte Carlo champion, gained revenge over Musetti, who beat him last year at the Country Club in the third round. Djokovic’s next opponent will be Alex de Minaur. Karen Khachanov advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time with a 6-3, 7-5 win over fellow Russian Daniil Medvedev.