Sports News Roundup: Bucs cornerback Davis apologizes for anti-Asian slur; Bulls clip Nets to end six-game skid and more

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

I'm here to win, not just reach finals, says disappointed Sinner

Jannik Sinner said nerves had played a big part in Sunday's Miami Open final defeat to Hubert Hurkacz but the Italian teenager was keen to focus on the positives after just missing out on his first Masters 1000 title. The 19-year-old would have been the Miami event's youngest winner had he defeated Hurkacz but lost 7-6(4) 6-4 to the Pole, with who he occasionally partners in doubles.

Poland's Hurkacz savours breakthrough victory at Miami Open

Poland's Hubert Hurkacz was vaulted into the top 20 for the first time in his career on Sunday after clinching his maiden Masters 1000 title at the Miami Open, a win he said provided added "motivation" to succeed. The 24-year-old downed Jannik Sinner 7-6(4), 6-4 in the men's final as a handful of double-faults in the match proved costly for his 19-year-old Italian opponent.

MLB roundup: Cedric Mullins, Orioles sweep Red Sox

Cedric Mullins went 5-for-5 and reached base six times, and four Baltimore teammates drove in two runs apiece as the visiting Orioles completed a three-game sweep with an 11-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Mullins finished with three doubles, two singles and three runs scored. The center fielder is batting .692 (9-for-13) and became the franchise's first player since 1939 -- when they were the St. Louis Browns -- to reach base at least six times in a game with three doubles or more.

Nick Castellanos, Reds hope to keep runs coming vs. Pirates

Nick Castellanos' strong start is a big reason the Cincinnati Reds won their season-opening series against the St. Louis Cardinals. He also has been very good against the Pittsburgh Pirates during his career. Castellanos looks to stay hot and help the Reds to a third straight win against the Pirates at home on Monday night.

Pistons, Thunder bid to turn tables after lopsided losses

The Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder are both eager to move past their most recent games. The two teams head into their meeting on Monday in Oklahoma City coming off some of their worst losses in franchise history.

Koepka hopes to hit top form at Augusta after knee surgery

Four-times major champion Brooks Koepka said on Sunday he feels he can win the Masters despite undergoing surgery on his right knee less than three weeks ago. Koepka dislocated his kneecap and sustained ligament damage early last month and had an operation on March 16.

NHL roundup: Jakob Chychrun's well-time hat trick rescues Coyotes

Jakob Chychrun delivered a hat trick, getting the game-tying score with less than five minutes remaining in regulation and the game-winner in overtime, as the Arizona Coyotes rallied for a 3-2 victory Sunday over the host Anaheim Ducks. Chychrun's game-winner, from the top of the right circle, came with 3:13 remaining in the extra period as Arizona strengthened its hold on fourth place in the West Division. Adin Hill had 18 saves for the Coyotes.

NBA roundup: Bulls clip Nets to end six-game skid

4/4: NBA roundup: Bulls 115, Nets 107 'A lot of tough days'

Spieth ends long journey back to the winner's circle

After nearly four winless years, 27-year-old American Jordan Spieth is back in business. The one-time wunderkind picked up his first PGA Tour win a couple of weeks shy of his 20th birthday in 2013 and went on to win the Masters - his first of three major titles - two years later, kicking off a remarkable early-career run. But he hadn't hoisted a trophy since the British Open in 2017.

Bucs cornerback Davis apologises for anti-Asian slur

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis has apologized for using an anti-Asian slur on Sunday in a tweet that has since been deleted, saying he was not aware of the word's "darker, negative connotation". Davis said it was not his intention to offend and the term had a different meaning in South Florida.