Naomi Osaka, Tadd Fujikawa, Red Sox, Boston Celtics: Sports round-up

American former teenage golf prodigy Tadd Fujikawa said he struggled for years hiding his true identity before publicly revealing on Wednesday that he is gay.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Osaka not saddened by Serena row in U.S. Open final

Naomi Osaka said on Thursday Serena Williams's row with the umpire during the U.S. Open final had not altered her feelings about winning a Grand Slam, largely because she had no idea how she was supposed to react. The Japanese player's breakthrough triumph in New York was overshadowed by an explosive row between her opponent Williams and umpire Carlos Ramos which resulted in the 23-times Grand Slam champion being docked a game and fined $17,000.

Golf: American Fujikawa announces he is gay

American former teenage golf prodigy Tadd Fujikawa said he struggled for years hiding his true identity before publicly revealing on Wednesday that he is gay. Fujikawa made the announcement in an Instagram post. The 27-year-old from Hawaii is believed to be the first male touring professional golfer to announce he is gay.

MLB roundup: Red Sox post the 100th win

David Price pitched seven strong innings, Boston scored a run on a wild pitch, and the Red Sox earned their 100th win of the season Wednesday night with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. It is the fourth time the Red Sox -- who clinched a postseason berth Tuesday -- have won 100 or more games in a season and the first time since 1946.

Celtics G Bird pleads not guilty to assault, other charges

Boston Celtics guard Jabari Bird entered a not guilty plea on Thursday to charges of domestic assault, strangulation, and kidnapping. He was arrested Sept. 7 after he allegedly assaulted a woman, identified in court as a girlfriend, in Brighton, Mass. Bail was set at $50,000 cash.

Stars C Seguin signs eight-year, $78.8 million extension

Center Tyler Seguin signed an eight-year, $78.8 million contract extension Thursday with the Dallas Stars. The 26-year-old Seguin selected No. 2 overall by Boston in the 2010 NHL Draft, will earn an average of $9.85 million per year.

Despite the hurricane, Panthers haven't altered travel plans

Several football games have been moved, postponed or canceled in anticipation of Hurricane Florence pummeling Virginia and the Carolinas, but the Carolina Panthers haven't changed their plans. Coach Ron Rivera told reporters on Thursday that the Panthers expect to practice in Charlotte on Friday and travel to Atlanta on Saturday.

Lehner discloses in-game panic attack, bipolar diagnosis

New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner had a rough 2017-18 season, and his final game with the Buffalo Sabres was his worst on-ice experience. It also was a development that proved to be a key to a solution.

Former All-Star hurler O'Dell dies at 85

Former left-handed pitcher Billy O'Dell, a two-time All-Star, died Wednesday in Newberry, S.C. He was 85. Clemson announced O'Dell's death on Thursday. He was a pitcher at the university before beginning his 13-year stint in the majors.

Bowyer not settling as Playoffs near

With the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs set to begin Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Clint Bowyer will be the first to tell you he's not satisfied with "best-of-the-rest" status. True enough, NASCAR's so-called Big Three -- Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch and reigning series champion Martin Truex Jr. -- have dominated the action during much of the 26-race regular season, winning seven, six and four races, respectively.

NFL notebook: Fournette optimistic about playing Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette said he is making strides in his recovery from a right hamstring injury and feels he has a solid chance of playing against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Fournette missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday but didn't experience any issues with the hamstring while running on the side.