Murray wins at Qatar Open
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.