Federer set to become oldest No. 1 player
Roger Federer added another highlight to his age-defying career resurgence by returning to the top of the world rankings on Friday after more than five years and becoming the oldest No. 1 at 36.
“What an amazing run it’s been and a journey it’s been for me to clinch world No. 1,” Federer said.
Beating leading Dutch player Robin Haase 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 in the quarterfinals at the ABN AMRO World Tournament means Federer becomes the oldest player — male or female — to top the tennis rankings. He surpasses Andre Agassi, who held the men’s record at age 33.
Federer will leapfrog 31-year-old Rafael Nadal to No. 1 when the rankings are released Monday.
Earlier Friday, Grigor Dimitrov beat Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-4 to reach the semifinals, where he will meet 2017 finalist David Goffin, who progressed when his quarterfinal opponent Tomas Berdych pulled out sick. tight ends and special teams.
McClure was also UCLA’s recruiting coordinator under Mora and had been widely hailed for his knowledge of the inner workings of the school’s admissions and academics departments.
The Bruins are scheduled to open spring practice in early March, roughly a month earlier than they did under Mora. — Ben Bolch
Miami-Dade County is suing former Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria and the new ownership group led by Derek Jeter, seeking money from the $1.2-billion sale of the team. The suit contends a 2009 agreement calls for the county and city of Miami to receive a share of profits from any sale of the team. The deal was related to an agreement to finance the team’s ballpark that opened in 2012 and was built mostly with taxpayer money.
All-Star pitcher Jason Vargas and the New York Mets agreed to a $16-million, two-year contract . ... Catcher Chris Iannetta is back with the Colorado Rockies for first time since 2011. He was given an $8.5-million, two-year contract . ... Pitcher Bud Norris and the St. Louis Cardinals finalized a $3-million, one-year contract . ... Pitchers Dan Straily of Miami and Brandon Maurer of Kansas City lost their salary arbitration cases, leaving players with an 11-10 lead with only Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett awaiting a decision.
No. 24 Nevada lost star point guard Lindsey Drew for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. Drew, the son of former Laker Larry Drew, suffered the injury Wednesday against Boise State.
The Carolina Panthers have reinstated interim general manager Marty Hurney after an NFL investigation found no wrongdoing into charges of harassment by his exwife . ... New Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich has named Matt Eberflus as his defensive coordinator and Nick Sirianni as offensive coordinator . ... The Jacksonville Jaguars will play in a renamed stadium next season. The franchise said that TIAA Bank Field will replace EverBank Field as the official stadium name . ... The Chiefs signed free-agent cornerback David Amerson .
Miguel Angel Jimenez shot an eight-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead in the PGA Tour Champions’ Chubb Classic. Gary Hallberg and David Frost were tied for second . ... Overnight leader Jin Young Ko shot a three-under 69 to increase her lead to three strokes after two rounds of the Women’s Australian Open in Adelaide.
Arkansas State has sued Miami and is seeking $650,000 in damages for failing to reschedule the football game in Jonesboro that was canceled in September because of concerns about Hurricane Irma.
Matt Mitrione beat Roy Nelson by majority decision at Bellator 194 in Uncasville, Conn., to advance in the World Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament.