Osaka pregnant, to return in 2024

Naomi Osaka is pregnant and plans to return to competition in 2024, the tennis star announced.

The former world No. 1 posted what she called “a little life update for 2023” on social media, including a picture of an ultrasound.

Osaka hasn’t played a competitive match since September and withdrew from the Australian Open, which begins Sunday. She has won that tournament twice, along with two U.S. Open championships.

Novak Djokovic is on the opposite side of the draw to defending champion and topseeded Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open, meaning they can only meet in the final. Marin Cilic withdrew from the tournament because of a knee injury . ... Cameron Norrie beat American Marcos Giron 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-2 in the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic in New Zealand.

Longtime slugger Nelson Cruz, 42, agreed to a $1-million, one-year contract with the San Diego Padres, AP reported.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (illness) sat out Wednesday night’s 114-105 loss to Milwaukee . ... Miami suspended reserve center Dewayne Dedmon one game for detrimental conduct.

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher is out at least six weeks because of a lower-body injury.

Christian Pulisic could be out up to two months because of a knee injury suffered in a 1-0 loss to Manchester City last week, Chelsea manager Graham Potter said . ... Megan Rapinoe re-signed with Seattle-based OL Reign for the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League season.

Northwestern hired an outside attorney to investigate alleged hazing within its football program . ... The Arizona State women’s basketball team will forfeit games Friday at No. 10 Utah and Sunday at Colorado because the Sun Devils say they don’t have enough healthy players.