Sports News Roundup: Tennis-Murray beats ailing Berrettini to reach Miami second round; Baseball-Ohtani's interpreter fired over allegations of 'massive theft', news reports say and more

The English coach will start her job some two months before the four-times gold medallists kick off their campaign in Nice on July 25 before facing the Germans in the same city three days later and Australia in Marseille on July 31. Olympics-France v US to kick off men's soccer tournament Hosts France will play the United States to kick off the men's soccer tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics after the two teams were drawn together on Wednesday.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Tennis-Murray beats ailing Berrettini to reach Miami second round

Andy Murray outlasted an ailing Matteo Berrettini 4-6 6-3 6-4 on Wednesday to move into the second round of the Miami Open where he will again try to do something he has not done this season -- win two consecutive matches. After starting the campaign losing the opening contest in his first four tournaments, including the Australian Open, the three-times Grand Slam winner has now advanced to the second round in his last four events but each time was unable to clear the next hurdle.

Baseball-Ohtani's interpreter fired over allegations of 'massive theft', news reports say

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara has been fired by the team amid allegations he had engaged in "massive theft" from the player to pay off gambling debts, multiple news outlets reported. Ohtani's attorneys told the LA Times that Mizuhara had used the ballplayer's funds to pay off an alleged illegal bookmaker, who is reportedly under federal investigation.

Spring training roundup: Braves lose lead in ninth, still edge Jays

The host Atlanta Braves blew a three-run lead in the top of the ninth, but Leury Garcia came to the rescue with a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the frame for a 10-9 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in North Port, Fla. Atlanta needed just three more outs to wrap up a 9-6 win, but Rafael Lantigua smacked a two-run homer and Arjun Nimmala followed with a solo shot to draw Toronto even.

Marvin Harrison Jr. skipping pro day at Ohio State

Marvin Harrison Jr. is skipping pro day at Ohio State on Wednesday, Sports Illustrated reported. Expected to be the No. 1 wide receiver selected in the 2024 NFL Draft next month, Harrison met with nine teams at the NFL Scouting Combine and asked whether they wanted to see him in a pro day workout, per the report. All said no.

Soccer-'Ready for anybody', USWNT relish tough Olympic draw

Emma Hayes's first competitive match as U.S. national women's team coach will be at the Paris Olympics against Morocco or Zambia after the Americans were drawn in a tough Group B with one of the African teams, Germany and Australia. The English coach will start her job some two months before the four-times gold medallists kick off their campaign in Nice on July 25 before facing the Germans in the same city three days later and Australia in Marseille on July 31.

Olympics-France v US to kick off men's soccer tournament

Hosts France will play the United States to kick off the men's soccer tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics after the two teams were drawn together on Wednesday. The game will be played in Marseille on July 24, two days before the opening ceremony in Paris. New Zealand and the winner of a playoff between Guinea and the fourth-placed team in the Asian qualifying competition complete Group A.

Tennis-Sinner looks for fresh start in Miami after first loss

For the first time this season Jannik Sinner comes into a tournament looking for a fresh start. The Miami Open represents a new opportunity, the Italian said on Wednesday, as he looks to get back to winning ways after a 1-6 6-3 6-2 semi-final loss to his great rival Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells.

Soccer-Robinho must serve rape sentence in Brazil, court says

Brazilian judges ruled on Wednesday to uphold former AC Milan and Brazil striker Robinho's rape conviction, adding that he must serve his nine-year prison sentence in Brazil. The trial in Brazil's Superior Court of Justice (STJ), the country's top court for non-constitutional matters, had a majority rule that Italy's decision was valid in Brazil.

Caleb Williams greeted by Bears WR Keenan Allen at pro day

Quarterback Caleb Williams had a lot of eyes on him during Southern California's pro day on Wednesday in Los Angeles, including those of new Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen. Allen's attendance is noteworthy considering Williams is the presumptive favorite to be selected by the Bears with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft next month.

Tennis-Confident Osaka eases into Miami Open second round

Naomi Osaka took another confident step in her comeback from maternity leave by easing past Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-3 6-4 on Wednesday to move into the second round of the Miami Open, where another returning mother awaits. Cocciaretto, ranked 51st in the world, represented a potentially tricky first test for Osaka with the Italian coming into Miami having won the WTA 125 event in Charleston last week.

(With inputs from agencies.)