Sports News Roundup: Report: NBA commissioner Adam Silver finalizing contract extension; Motor racing-Cassidy wins in Diriyah to take Formula E lead and more

The win earned the second seeds their second women's Grand Slam doubles crown after victory at Wimbledon in 2021 and made Hsieh the second-oldest woman to ever win a Grand Slam doubles title, behind Lisa Raymond. Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) out vs.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Tennis-Hsieh, Mertens win women's doubles title at Australian Open

Taiwan's Hsieh Su-Wei and Belgium's Elise Mertens won the women's doubles crown at the Australian Open on Sunday with an emphatic 6-1 7-5 victory over Latvian-Ukrainian pairing Jelena Ostapenko and Lyudmyla Kichenok. The win earned the second seeds their second women's Grand Slam doubles crown after victory at Wimbledon in 2021 and made Hsieh the second-oldest woman to ever win a Grand Slam doubles title, behind Lisa Raymond.

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) out vs. Clippers

Boston Celtics power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers due to a left ankle sprain. Porzingis sustained the injury in the third quarter of Boston's 143-110 road victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday.

Madison Chock, Evan Bates grab 5th title at U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Madison Chock and Evan Bates fought through illnesses to secure their fifth ice dance title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. The duo finished first in the rhythm dance with a score of 92.17, and second in the free dance by tallying a 123.75.

Motor racing-Cassidy wins in Diriyah to take Formula E lead

New Zealand's Nick Cassidy earned Jaguar a first win of the season in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, and in his 50th Formula E race, to take the lead in the all-electric championship. Cassidy has a 19-point advantage over Porsche's Pascal Wehrlein, winner of the opening race in Mexico City, after three rounds.

Report: NBA commissioner Adam Silver finalizing contract extension

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is finalizing a contract extension that will likely keep him in his post up until 2030, ESPN reported Saturday night. A new deal would ensure that Silver still has oversight of the league as it works toward a new media rights deal and potential expansion. Silver has been known to closely work with owners, management and players, more so than his predecessor, David Stern.

Bears hire Eric Washington as defensive coordinator

The Chicago Bears named Eric Washington as their defensive coordinator on Saturday. Washington, 54, will assume the position previously overseen by head coach Matt Eberflus, who handled the coordinator responsibilities after Alan Williams resigned for personal reasons in September. Eberflus was the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts from 2018-21 before becoming the head coach of the Bears.

Report: Cubs, RHP Hector Neris agree to 1-year, $9M deal

Right-handed reliever Hector Neris is signing a one-year, $9 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, multiple outlets reported Saturday. ESPN said the contract has a $9 million option for 2025. It is a team option that will convert to a player option once Neris makes 60 appearances. The total maximum value, with incentives, is $23.25 million.

France's Matthieu Pavon makes history at Farmers Insurance Open

Not only will Frenchman Matthieu Pavon remember his first victory on the PGA Tour, but his country will, too. Pavon made history on Saturday, firing a 3-under par 69 to become the first golfer from France to win on the PGA Tour in the modern era with his victory at the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego.

Tennis-Dominant Sabalenka overpowers Zheng to retain Australian Open crown

Aryna Sabalenka produced an utterly dominant display to become the first woman in 11 years to retain the Australian Open title and send out a warning to her rivals with her second Grand Slam title on Saturday. The Belarusian blew away Zheng Qinwen 6-3 6-2 in 76 minutes with a show of power that overwhelmed the Chinese 12th seed, emulating compatriot Victoria Azarenka's 2012-13 feat by winning the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup back-to-back.

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 15 Notre Dame rolls at No. 8 UConn

Hannah Hidalgo scored a career-best 34 points to help No. 15 Notre Dame upset No. 8 UConn 82-67 on Saturday in Storrs, Conn. Hidalgo, a freshman, also notched 10 rebounds and six assists in a crucial win for Notre Dame (15-4) which was coming off a loss to No. 22 Syracuse on Thursday.