Olympian Retton remains in intensive care, donations pour in

Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton remained in intensive care Wednesday while dealing with a rare form of pneumonia. Retton’s daughters posted a message on Instagram saying their mother “continues to fight” and thanked the thousands who have donated money to help take care of Retton’s medical bills. Shayla Kelley Schrepfer, the oldest of Retton’s four daughters, said in a video update on Instagram that the family was “overwhelmed” by the outpouring of support for Retton, 55. Nearly 5,000 people had donated over $275,000 in the 24 hours since her family launched an online fund-raiser Tuesday. The family said Retton does not have medical insurance and indicated they were asking for donations — with an initial goal of $50,000 — to help pay for Retton's care.

MIXED-MARTIAL ARTS

McGregor’s return triggers split

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor’s return to action helped trigger a split between the league and the US Anti-Doping Agency, which has been testing the league’s mixed-martial arts fighters for the past eight years. McGregor announced on social media he is returning to the USADA testing pool — a step the 35-year-old fighter must take before returning to the octagon for the first time since suffering a leg injury in July 2021. McGregor was expected to fight Michael Chandler in December, though the timing of their meeting has been in flux because of the testing rules. USADA requires any athlete who has been out of action to submit to six months’ of testing and provide at least two negative tests before returning. In a statement, USADA CEO Travis Tygart said, “Unfortunately, we do not currently know whether the UFC will ultimately honor the six-month or longer requirement because, as of January 1, 2024, USADA will no longer be involved with the UFC Anti-Doping Program.”

TENNIS

Alcaraz gets upset at Shanghai

Grigor Dimitrov upset second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4, to reach the quarterfinals at the Shanghai Masters. Dimitrov, who hadn’t beaten the former No. 1 in their three previous meetings, was crisp from both wings and used his backhand drop shot to keep Alcaraz off balance. The Bulgarian struck 29 winners and 10 aces and rallied after relinquishing a 5-3 lead in the first set to reach his 17th Masters quarterfinal. Dimitrov will meet 22nd-seeded Nicolas Jarry, who beat wildcard entry Diego Schwartzmann, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3.

WNBA

Sky, Weatherspoon agree on deal

The Chicago Sky have an agreement in place with Teresa Weatherspoon to make her the team’s next coach, according to her agent, Richard Gray. The Sky, who won the 2021 WNBA championship, have been searching for a new coach since James Wade left in the middle of the season.

NHL

Power, Sabres reach $58m deal

First Rasmus Dahlin and now Owen Power. In the span of three days, the Sabres locked up their two star defensemen by signing Power to a sevenyear contract extension worth $58.45 million. The Sabres made Dahlin the franchise’s top-paid player with an eight-year, $88 million deal Monday . . . Less than a year after leading the Devils to their best regular season, coach Lindy Ruff has been signed to a multi-year contract extension.

GOLF An suspended for anti-doping

Byeong Hun An has been suspended for violating the PGA Tour’s anti-doping policy because of a banned substance found in cough medicine sold over the counter in South Korea. The PGA Tour announced the three-month suspension Wednesday and said the 32-year-old An cooperated during the process and accepted his suspension. He is believed to be the eighth player suspended since the PGA Tour began drug testing in 2008, and the first since Matt Every in 2019.

SOCCER Rooney: Birmingham City manager

Manchester United and England great Wayne Rooney was appointed manager of Birmingham City. Rooney, who left his position as coach of MLS team D.C. United on Sunday, has signed a 3½-year contract. “My job is to elevate the club to the next level and I can’t wait to get started,” Rooney said.