MORNING ROUNDUP

West Virginia’s Huggins agrees to extension

West Virginia’s Bob Huggins has agreed to a four-year contract extension that includes the option for him to step aside or continue coaching after the 2021-22 season.

Under the agreement announced Monday, Huggins, 64, will earn $3.75 million this season, including a base salary of $250,000. He’ll get $100,000 raises each year.

Starting with the 2022-23 season, Huggins can assume a five-year appointment in public relations and development along with other duties within the athletic department, ending in June 2027. Or he can continue coaching.

Huggins is entering his 36th season as a head coach. His 819 career wins are the third most among active Division I coaches. The Mountaineers have gone to the NCAA Tournament in eight of Huggins’ 10 seasons.

No. 11 West Virginia opens play Friday night against No. 25 Texas A&M at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

U.S. women rout Finland 8-2 in Four Nations Cup

Emily Pfalzer had three goals and an assist, helping the United States women rout Finland 8-2 Tuesday night in the Americans’ opener in the Four Nations Cup tournament.

The Americans grabbed control with five goals in the first period capped by a power-play score by Cayla Barnes, the youngest player at 18 who was called up to the national team Oct. 28.

The Americans have won this tournament seven times, including the last two. They improved to 16-1 against Finland in this event with their fourth straight victory.

The United States and Canada play Wednesday night in this round-robin event.

Mickelson geared toward winning a Ryder Cup

Phil Mickelson has more than just an elusive U.S. Open title on his mind for 2018. He wants desperately to be on another Ryder Cup team, and he’s willing to add tournaments to his schedule if that’s what it takes.

Mickelson already holds the U.S. record by qualifying for 11 consecutive teams, and he has made 23 straight appearances in the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup combined. But this isn’t about a streak. It’s about having a chance — perhaps his last chance — to win a Ryder Cup in Europe.

“I’ll play more tournaments if I have to,” Mickelson said at the HSBC Champions in Shanghai. “I’m not sure if I have to add much. Paris is a big goal of mine, and it’s important to get off to a good start.”