Lakers’ Davis injured

The Lakers’ Anthony Davis was injured in the first quarter of a 91-77 loss to the Nets in the finale of the NBA China Games series in Shenzhen, China. The three-time All-NBA forward will have tests Sunday in Los Angeles to determine the severity of a right thumb injury initially diagnosed as a sprain. Davis was acquired in June from the Pelicans in a blockbuster deal.

Baseball: The Angels say they don't know whether a longtime public relations official had been providing drugs to pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who was found dead on July 1 in a Texas hotel room, as detailed in a report on ESPN's "Outside the Lines." Eric Kay told the Drug Enforcement Agency he had provided opioids to Skaggs and used them with the pitcher for years, according to ESPN. Kay has been on administrative leave from the Angels since July. ... INF David Freese announced his retirement after a 10-year career that included a World Series title with the Cardinals in 2011 when he was MVP. Freese, 36, also played with the Dodgers, Angels and Pirates.

Football: Rams RB Todd Gurley won’t play against the 49ers because of a bruised left thigh suffered in a loss to the Seahawks on Oct. 3. ... The Redskins placed TE Jordan Reed on injured reserve as he continues to deal with the effects of a concussion suffered in the preseason.

Gymnastics: Simone Biles won the women’s vault competition at the gymnastics world championships in Stuttgart, Germany.

Tennis: American teenager Coco Gauff reached her first WTA final by beating Andrea Petkovic 6-4, 6-4 at the Upper Austria Ladies in Linz, Austria. Gauff, 15, faces 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in the final.