Sports News Roundup: Nicolas Jarry rallies for win in Cordoba; USGA, R&A propose changes allowing amateurs to accept and more

Nationals sign former All-Star reliever Jeremy Jeffress Veteran right-hander Jeremy Jeffress will have some work to do to make the Washington Nationals' Opening Day roster after agreeing to a minor league deal with the club Monday, multiple outlets reported.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

ATP roundup: Nicolas Jarry rallies for win in Cordoba

Chilean wild-card entrant Nicolas Jarry came from behind to beat Spain's Jaume Munar 5-7, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the first round of the Cordoba (Argentina) Open on Monday. Munar served for the match at 6-5 in the second set, but Jarry broke and then jumped out to a 6-2 lead in the tiebreaker. Munar saved three set points before Jarry converted the fourth to level the match.

Golf: USGA, R&A propose changes allowing amateurs to accept sponsorships

The Royal and Ancient (R&A) and United States Golf Association (USGA) on Monday announced proposals to change the rules of amateur status, including removing sponsorship restrictions and allowing amateurs to enter competitions as professionals. As part of its modernization plans following a review of the rules of amateur status that began in late 2017, the two bodies proposed that amateur players should be allowed to accept cash prizes of up to $750 without losing their status.

Chasing pack not close to toppling 'Big Three', says Murray

Andy Murray was not surprised that Novak Djokovic won his ninth Australian Open crown on Sunday and said that the 'young guns' on the men's tour have not closed the gap on the 'Big Three'. Daniil Medvedev reached the final in Melbourne on the back of a 20-match winning streak but was beaten in straight sets by Djokovic, who clinched his 18th Grand Slam crown.

Nationals sign former All-Star reliever Jeremy Jeffress

Veteran right-hander Jeremy Jeffress will have some work to do to make the Washington Nationals' Opening Day roster after agreeing to a minor league deal with the club Monday, multiple outlets reported. The former first-round draft pick in 2006 will earn $1.25 million if he can earn a roster spot out of spring training, with another $1.25 million available in incentives.

Soccer: U.S. women's team 'past the protesting phase' of anthem debate

The U.S. women's national team said their decision to resume standing as a group for the national anthem rather then kneel in protest of racial inequality and police brutality is not the end of the squad's fight for justice. The entire U.S. team, clad in their warmup jackets with the words "Black Lives Matter" on the front, stood for the national anthem ahead of their SheBelieves Cup game on Sunday after some had knelt in the tournament opener last Thursday.

Russian hockey star targeted for support of Kremlin critic Navalny, NHL team says

The National Hockey League's New York Rangers said on Monday that star forward Artemi Panarin was being targeted for his support of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny by what it called a fabricated report alleging he assaulted a woman a decade ago. Panarin, 29, is one of the few elite Russian athletes openly critical of President Vladimir Putin. He has publicly backed Navalny, who was jailed this month on what the opposition politician said were politically motivated charges.

Raiders CB Kemah Siverand arrested after street race

Prospective NFL cornerback Kemah Siverand continues to face off-the-field troubles with a report that he was arrested in the early-morning hours Saturday in Houston and charged with felony evading arrest in connection with a five-car street race, according to the Houston Police Department. Siverand, 24, was attempting to make the Seattle Seahawks' roster in training camp last year but was cut by the team in August after he was caught trying to sneak a female companion into the team hotel despite COVID-19 restrictions.

Timberwolves sack head coach Saunders after league-worst record

The Minnesota Timberwolves have fired head coach Ryan Saunders after a league-worst record of 7-24 left them at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said late on Sunday. They made the announcement after Sunday's 103-99 loss to the New York Knicks.

Reports: D-backs bring back RHP Tyler Clippard on one-year deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing veteran reliever Tyler Clippard back to the desert after the right-hander agreed to a one-year deal, multiple outlets reported Monday. The deal is worth a guaranteed $2.25 million, according to the Arizona Republic, with a mutual option for $3.5 million in 2022 or a $500,000 buyout.

NHL roundup: Bruins leave Flyers in cold

David Pastrnak scored three goals and Nick Ritchie added one goal and one assist to lift the Boston Bruins past the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3 on Sunday in the NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nev. Charlie McAvoy, Charlie Coyle and Trent Frederic each contributed one goal for the Bruins, who have won all five meetings against the Flyers this season. Three wins have come in regulation, one in overtime and one in a shootout.