Sports News Roundup: Soccer-US players Morgan, Horan saddened by team mate's social media posts; NHL roundup: Islanders rally past Blackhawks and more

Fognini found himself in a 4-2 hole, but he proceeded to win the final four games of the set, clinching the victory on his sixth match point. Soccer-US players Morgan, Horan saddened by team mate's social media posts U.S. women's captain Lindsey Horan and striker Alex Morgan said on Wednesday they were extremely sad over recent social media posts by team mate Korbin Albert which failed to uphold the integrity of the national side.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

ATP roundup: Fabio Fognini ousts No. 1 seed in Morocco

Italian qualifier Fabio Fognini bounced back from a rough second set to stun top-seeded Serbian Laslo Djere 7-6 (1), 2-6, 6-4 on Wednesday in the second round of the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, Morocco. Djere took the second set with ease after jumping out to a 4-0 lead, and the momentum carried over into the third. Fognini found himself in a 4-2 hole, but he proceeded to win the final four games of the set, clinching the victory on his sixth match point.

Soccer-US players Morgan, Horan saddened by team mate's social media posts

U.S. women's captain Lindsey Horan and striker Alex Morgan said on Wednesday they were extremely sad over recent social media posts by team mate Korbin Albert which failed to uphold the integrity of the national side. Paris St Germain midfielder Albert apologized last week after it came to light she had shared a video from a Christian sermon that spoke about how being gay and "feeling transgendered" was wrong, according to Fox Sports and other news outlets.

LSU star Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft

Angel Reese of LSU said Wednesday she is declaring for the WNBA draft. Reese announced her decision to Vogue magazine in an interview and via a social media post.

NHL roundup: Islanders rally past Blackhawks

Bo Horvat and Simon Holmstrom scored in the third period as the New York Islanders rallied to earn a critical 2-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night in Elmont, N.Y. The Islanders moved within one point of the Washington Capitals for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

UConn, grounded by plane issues, will be late arrival to Final Four

No. 1 UConn encountered travel delays on Wednesday and is scheduled to be the last of the Final Four teams to touch down in Phoenix. An adjusted itinerary puts the Huskies in Arizona only hours before media availability and open practice on Thursday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid returns to lead Sixers to victory

Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 17 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and Joel Embiid added 24 points in his return to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-105 victory over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Embiid had not played since Jan. 30 due to left meniscus surgery. Before his injury, Embiid was leading the league in scoring at 35.3 points per game, along with 11.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists.

Reports: Mets signing veteran RHP Julio Teheran

The New York Mets are finalizing a major league deal with right-hander Julio Teheran, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. The two-time All-Star would help bolster a pitching staff that has already had one starter land on the injured list. Further, early postponements have created havoc on the staff. The Mets would be his fifth career team.

MLB roundup: Bryce Harper blasts 3 HRs (6 RBIs) in Phillies' win

Bryce Harper hit three home runs, including a grand slam, and drove in a career-best six runs to lift the host Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. It was the second career three-homer game for Harper and his first since 2015. Brandon Marsh added a solo home run and two singles for the Phillies.

Reports: Bills trading WR Stefon Diggs to Texans

The Buffalo Bills are trading four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans for a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. The Texans also get a 2024 sixth-round pick and 2025 fifth-round pick, per the reports. The Bills' second-rounder is via the Minnesota Vikings.

Caitlin Clark wins second consecutive Naismith Award

Caitlin Clark, who broke the NCAA Division I women's single-season and career scoring records this campaign, won the Naismith National Player of the Year Award for the second consecutive year. The Iowa senior was honored in a ceremony held Wednesday in Cleveland, where the Hawkeyes will play in the Final Four on Friday.

(With inputs from agencies.)