Halep back as year-end No. 1

Simona Halep is the yearend No. 1 for the second year in a row, despite a back injury that doctors say could lead to a long-term problem. Halep, who won her first major title at this year’s French Open, clinched the year-end top tennis ranking but may be forced to pull out of the upcoming Kremlin Cup and the seasonending WTA Finals because of a herniated disk.

Laura Davies opened with a four-under 68 despite finishing with two bogeys, giving her a one-shot lead over Juli Inkster after one round of the Senior LPGA Championship in French Lick, Ind.

Running great Kip Keino has been given more time to report to police in Kenya after being one of seven former Olympic and government officials accused of corruption relating to the misappropriation of more than $545,000. The seven were ordered to report to police and appear in court but Keino was one of four who did not.

England has stunned Spain 3-2 in the UEFA Nations League, earning payback for its opening loss against La Roja and staying in contention for a spot in the final four. England held on from 3-0 to earn its first win in Spain since 1987.

A German court has rejected tax evasion charges against Theo Zwanziger, Wolfgang Niersbach and Horst R. Schmidt in the organizing of the 2006 World Cup. The court says it sees insufficient evidence of wrongdoing.