Sports News Roundup: Paris Masters; Turkish Airlines Open title; NYC Marathon

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Chandler set to join Lakers after buyout

Los Angeles native Tyson Chandler is on the verge of signing a contract with the Lakers. After a contract buyout freed Chandler from the final year of his contract with the Phoenix Suns, he targeted his hometown team.

Steelers RB Bell approaching signing deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers-Le'Veon Bell drama is heading toward a conclusion. According to multiple reports Sunday morning, representatives for the holdout Bell haven't told the Steelers when, or if, the disgruntled running back will show up this season.

Flanagan hints it is time to retire from running

American Shalane Flanagan sounded like an athlete who had run her last competitive marathon after finishing third in New York City on Sunday. Flanagan, 37 years old and the 2017 New York champion, gave no definitive answer about potential retirement plans, but the hints were there.

NBA notebook: Chandler reportedly seeks buyout, eyes Lakers

The Phoenix Suns are in the process of negotiating a buyout with centre Tyson Chandler, according to multiple reports. Chandler, 36, an 18-year veteran, plans to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers once he clears waivers, according to ESPN. He is slated to make $13.6 million this season to end a four-year contract.

Golf: Rose defends Turkish Airlines Open title to reclaim number one spot

England's Justin Rose regained the world number one spot after successfully defending his Turkish Airlines Open title, overcoming China's Li Haotong in a playoff on Sunday. Rose carded five birdies in a typically consistent display to take a one-shot advantage after 16 holes in the final round at the Antalya event but bogeyed the 17th hole to slip back into a share of first with overnight leader Li.

Ethiopia's Desisa takes NYC Marathon, Keitany is women's winner

Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa used a powerful surge to win his first New York City Marathon in five tries and Kenya's Mary Keitany claimed a fourth women's crown with a dominant victory on Sunday. Desisa finally made it to the top of the podium with a strong closing mile to win in an unofficial two hours, five minutes and 59 seconds as he and fellow Ethiopian Shura Kitata (2:06:01) passed defending champion Geoffrey Kamworor, who finished third in 2:06:26.

Khachanov shocks Djokovic to win Paris crown

Karen Khachanov caused one of the shocks of the tennis year by overpowering Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-4 in the Paris Masters final to end the Serbian's remarkable spell of dominance in the men's game on Sunday. The 22-year-old Russian has for some time been seen as one of the rising young talents of the sport but few could have envisaged his demolition of the Serbian superstar, who was on a three-month, 22-match winning streak.

NHL roundup: Pominville, Skinner lead Sabres' 9-goal burst

Jason Pominville and Jeff Skinner each had two goals and an assist, and Jack Eichel added three assists as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the visiting Ottawa Senators 9-2 on Saturday. Kyle Okposo, Zemgus Girgensons, Conor Sheary, Patrik Berglund and Casey Mittelstadt added a goal apiece for the Sabres, and Sam Reinhart chipped in with two assists. Girgensons, Berglund, Mittelstadt and Sheary had one assist each.

Report: League worried about Miami field conditions

Field conditions are a concern Sunday in Miami before the Dolphins host the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium. The University of Miami and Duke played Saturday in heavy rains and the turf was devoured in the process.

NBA roundup: Harden leads Rockets to win in return

James Harden scored 25 points, dished seven assists and added four steals as the visiting Houston Rockets pulled away for a 96-88 win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Carmelo Anthony (17 points) and James Ennis III (15 points) were among three other Rockets to finish in double figures. Houston earned its second win in a row after losing the previous four.

(With inputs from Reuters)