Yankees’ Tanaka throws 3 innings in simulated game

TAMPA, FLA. » New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka has thrown 48 pitches over three innings in his first simulated game since being sidelined three weeks by a strained right and left hamstring.

Tanaka faced minor leaguers Friday at the Yankees’ spring training complex in Tampa, Florida. He struck out four during the hitless outing.

When asked how it went, Tanaka said “very good” in English.

“I was able to throw with force and use all my pitches,” Tanaka added through a translator “So, I feel good about it.”

He was 7-2 with a 4.58 ERA in 13 starts before getting hurt June 8 while running the bases in a game against the New York Mets. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. » All 17 U.S. Open courts used for singles, doubles and mixed doubles will have electronic line-calling and video review available in 2018.

The U.S. Tennis Association says Friday it’s the first time that every match at the year’s last Grand Slam tournament will have the technology.

The U.S. Open introduced electronic line-calling in 2006.

The four top courts Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, Grandstand, Court 17 will have an instant-replay team within the arena this year. A centralized office will handle the electronic review process for other matches.

Last year, seven courts had the capability.

The U.S. Open starts on Aug. 27. NEW YORK » Enes Kanter is sticking with the New York Knicks.

Kanter informed the Knicks on Friday he was opting into his contract for next season, rather than becoming a free agent. He teased his decision on Twitter with a picture of himself speaking at a podium that read “Make Knicks Great Again.”

The center from Turkey will make $18.6 million in 2018-19.

Kanter was acquired in September from Oklahoma City as part of the trade for Carmelo Anthony. He averaged 14.1 points and 11 rebounds in 71 games, all starts, and shot a career-best 59 percent from the field.