Sports News Roundup: Man Utd CEO Arnold to leave club ahead of possible sale; LVMH's Berluti to design Olympics opening ceremony uniforms for French teams and more

Medvedev became the first player through to the semis with a 7-6(7) 6-4 victory over Zverev, and the German now needs the third seed to beat 20-year-old Alcaraz. NBA roundup: Down 2 starters, Celtics still top 76ers Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, including a 3-pointer with 1:11 remaining for an eight-point cushion, as the short-handed Boston Celtics defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers 117-107 on Wednesday night.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Man Utd CEO Arnold to leave club ahead of possible sale

Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold will step down, the Premier League club said on Wednesday, ahead of the club's reported stake sale to British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe. General counsel and board director Patrick Stewart, who has been with United for over 17 years, will be become interim CEO, allowing the club's future owners to take time to identify a new long-term CEO.

LVMH's Berluti to design Olympics opening ceremony uniforms for French teams

Luxury giant LVMH's Berluti brand will design the summer Olympics and Paralympics opening ceremony uniforms for the French teams, boosting the profile of the upscale menswear label known for buffed leather shoes and tailored suits. "We aim to marry elegance and performance," said Berluti chief executive Antoine Arnault, one of the five children and heirs of LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault.

NHL roundup: Evander Kane's OT goal, hat trick lift Oilers

Evander Kane scored his third goal at 2:57 of overtime as the Edmonton Oilers rallied for a 4-3 victory against the visiting Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night. Kane scored twice in the final 6:32 of regulation, the latter with 46 seconds remaining and the Edmonton net empty for an extra attacker, to force overtime.

Tennis-Zverev says he'll be biggest Medvedev fan in Alcaraz ATP Finals clash

Alexander Zverev said he will be cheering on rival Daniil Medvedev to beat second seed Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP Finals on Friday, as it will boost his chances of reaching the semi-finals of the season-ending championship in Turin, Italy. Medvedev became the first player through to the semis with a 7-6(7) 6-4 victory over Zverev, and the German now needs the third seed to beat 20-year-old Alcaraz.

NBA roundup: Down 2 starters, Celtics still top 76ers

Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, including a 3-pointer with 1:11 remaining for an eight-point cushion, as the short-handed Boston Celtics defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers 117-107 on Wednesday night. Derrick White added 27 points and Jrue Holiday contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who have won four games in a row.

Mexico Senate committees back bill for fairer pay for women in sport

Mexican Senate committees on Wednesday backed a proposal to create fairer pay conditions for women in sports by prohibiting wage discrimination over gender or other grounds including disability. The bill, which must still pass the floor of the Senate and be debated in the lower house of Congress, would set a basic salary for women athletes in sports such as soccer, where men are typically paid far more than women.

NFL-Browns QB Watson to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on a broken bone in his throwing shoulder, the National Football League (NFL) team said on Wednesday in a move that deals a major blow to their playoff hopes. Watson had an MRI on Monday that revealed he had a displaced fracture to the glenoid in his right shoulder and team doctors determined he required immediate surgery to avoid further structural damage, the Browns said in a statement.

Tennis-Alcaraz beats ranting Rublev, Medvedev through to semi-finals

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz got back on track at the ATP Finals with victory over a tormented Andrey Rublev before Daniil Medvedev became the first player through to the semi-finals with victory over Germany's Alexander Zverev. Alcaraz eased to a 7-5 6-2 win to revive his hopes in Red Group after he had opened with defeat by Zverev.

Boxing-Joshua and Wilder to fight separate opponents in Dec. 23 Saudi mega-show

Former world heavyweight champions Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua will fight separate opponents on the same bill at a mega-show in Saudi Arabia on Dec. 23, promoters said on Wednesday. Britain's Joshua, the former WBA, IBF and WBO champion, will take on Sweden's Otto Wallin while American Wilder, the former WBC champion, faces New Zealand's Joseph Parker at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena.

Soccer-Chelsea were 'robbed', says Hayes after Champions League draw at Madrid

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes said her side were robbed of a win against Real Madrid in their Champions League opener after the Women's Super League (WSL) champions had to settle for a 2-2 draw on Wednesday following two controversial decisions. Niamh Charles put Chelsea level after Olga Carmona's 10th-minute goal for the hosts, with Sam Kerr doubling Chelsea's lead in the second half, only for Madrid to be awarded a controversial penalty, which was converted by Carmona.