Los Angeles Times

Murray wins at Qatar Open

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Andy Murray beat French qualifier Alexandre Muller 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the semifinals of the Qatar Open. Murray will face Jiri Lehecka after the Czech upset top-seeded Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 . ... Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beat veteran Fabio Fognini 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the Rio Open quarterfin­als . ... Coco Gauff beat Madison Keys 6-2, 7-5 at the Dubai Championsh­ips to face top-ranked Iga Swiatek in the semifinals . ... John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg will return as Laver Cup captains this year, when the team event moves to Canada for the first time.

Sean Payton is bringing back ex-Broncos coach Vance Joseph to Denver to serve as his defensive coordinato­r . ... The Jacksonvil­le Jaguars hired Nick Holz as passing game coordinato­r . ... Cleveland hired Ray “Bubba” Ventrone as its special teams coordinato­r.

The renovation of Tempe Diablo Stadium, the oldest stadium in the Cactus

League, was delayed by the potential sale of the Angels. A new clubhouse is now expected to open in 2025 and a stadium expansion is scheduled for completion in 2026.

— Bill Shaikin

Right fielder Mookie Betts is expected to receive playing time at second base for Team USA in next month’s World Baseball Classic, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

— Jack Harris

Infielder Donovan Solano finalized a $2-million, one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins.

The Boston Bruins acquired defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway from the Washington Capitals . ... Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen will miss the rest of the regular season after having leg surgery.

The U.S. clinched a berth in the FIBA World Cup, beating Uruguay 88-77.

Jan Stephenson, a threetime major champion and World Golf Hall of Fame member, was diagnosed with breast cancer.

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