NBA, players union extend deadline on CBA
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Assn. are giving each other more time to decide if they want to opt out of the league’s current collective bargaining agreement, a person with knowledge of the talks said Friday.
The new opt-out date — which was going to be Thursday — will be set for early 2023 and could be moved again depending on the progress of talks, said the person who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because nothing was revealed by either the NBA or NBPA.
Sportswriter dies at World Cup
Award-winning sportswriter Grant Wahl, best known for his work with Sports Illustrated and Fox Soccer, collapsed in the media tribune at Friday’s Argentina-Netherlands World Cup game in Qatar. Paramedics treated Wahl for about 30 minutes before removing him from the stadium on a stretcher. He was pronounced dead at a hospital. He was 49.
The cause of death, which was confirmed by U.S. Soccer, is unknown.
— Kevin Baxter
The Chargers announced that safety Derwin James Jr. (quadriceps) and cornerback Bryce Callahan (core muscle) are doubtful for the game Sunday against Miami. Those losses would be significant against a Dolphins team that is second in the NFL in passing offense.
Also doubtful are defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day (knee) and tackle Trey Pipkins III (knee). The Chargers will get back center Corey Linsley (concussion) and wide receiver Mike Williams (ankle).
— Jeff Miller
Lamar Jackson sat out a third straight day of practice for the Baltimore Ravens, and coach John Harbaugh conceded that backup quarterback Tyler Huntley would probably start Sunday.
Center fielder Brandon Nimmo is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $162-million, eight-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal . ... Left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm has joined the Philadelphia Phillies on a twoyear deal . ... Right-hander Trevor Williams and the Washington Nationals agreed to a two-year deal.
Scott Jamieson carded a course-record 63, with nine birdies, for a three-shot lead at the Alfred Dunhill Championship in Malelane, South Africa . ... Charley Hoffman and Ryan Palmer posted a 16-under 56 in a scramble format for a two-shot lead at the QBE Shootout in Naples, Fla.
North Carolina receiver Josh Downs is opting out of the Holiday Bowl against
No. 15 Oregon to prepare for the NFL draft . ... New Nebraska coach Matt Rhule hired Tony White of Syracuse as defensive coordinator . ... Arizona State hired former Cal Poly head coach Beau Baldwin as offensive coordinator.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Pierre Engvall was suspended one game for high-sticking Kings defenseman Sean Durzi in the back of the neck Thursday.
Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Brown, 82, is stepping down as a special advisor to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway because of health concerns.
Japanese pairs skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara edged Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier at the Grand Prix Final in Turin, Italy, in a rematch of their showdown won by the Americans at the world championships. Knierim and Frazier became the first U.S. pairs team to medal at a Grand Prix Final.