Sports News Roundup: Ferrer breezes into Round 2 in Auckland; Kenin upsets top-seeded Garcia in Hobart


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 09-01-2019 07:29 IST | Created: 09-01-2019 07:29 IST
Sports News Roundup: Ferrer breezes into Round 2 in Auckland; Kenin upsets top-seeded Garcia in Hobart

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Cardinals hire Kingsbury as head coach

The Arizona Cardinals made recently hired USC offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury their next head coach, the team announced Tuesday. Per multiple reports, the sides agreed on a four-year deal with a fifth-year team option. Kingsbury will be introduced in a press conference on Wednesday.

Wrestling: Triple Olympic gold medalist Yoshida retires

Japan's three-times Olympic wrestling champion Saori Yoshida announced her retirement on Tuesday at the age of 36. Yoshida, who also won silver at Rio 2016, made the announcement on Twitter.

ATP roundup: Ferrer breezes into Round 2 in Auckland

Veteran David Ferrer breezed past Dutchman Robin Haase 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday to reach Round 2 of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. Ferrer, a four-time champion at Auckland (2007, 2011-12), has announced he will retire in May after the Mutua Madrid Open, but the 36-year-old showed no signs of slowing down as he hit 16 winners and broke Haase six times. "I'm really happy I will have another chance to play again on this court, in Auckland. Thanks a lot for your support. It's very emotional for me to be here," Ferrer said on court after the match. "My goal is to finish as best as possible. I am very happy with my game. ... I am trying to enjoy every time that I am on the court."

Twins to retire Mauer’s number June 15

The Minnesota Twins will retire Joe Mauer's No. 7 during a pregame ceremony on June 15, the club announced Tuesday. The Twins dubbed the Saturday night game against the Kansas City Royals "Joe Mauer Day."

NHL roundup: Karlsson makes history in Sharks' win

Erik Karlsson had three assists to extend his point streak to 13 games and set a franchise record for the San Jose Sharks in a 3-1 win against the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Monday. Joonas Donskoi, Tomas Hertl and Joe Thornton scored for the Sharks, who have won five of six. Martin Jones made 22 saves and also assisted on Hertl's goal, improving to 11-3-3 in his career against Los Angeles, his first NHL team.

Driver in Humboldt crash pleads guilty to 29 counts

The driver of the truck that hit the bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos hockey team last April, killing 10 players and six others, pleaded guilty to 29 charges on Tuesday. The driver, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, entered his plea to 16 counts of dangerous driving causing death and 13 counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm in a Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, courtroom.

Reports: Bucs finalizing HC deal with Arians

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are finalizing a deal with Bruce Arians to be their head coach, according to multiple reports Tuesday. According to NFL Network, Arians will sign a four-year deal with a fifth-year team option.

WTA roundup: Kenin upsets top-seeded Garcia in Hobart

Unseeded American Sofia Kenin delivered an eye-popping upset by ousting top-seeded Caroline Garcia 6-3, 6-2 on Tuesday in the first round of the Hobart International in Australia. The 20-year-old Kenin needed just 73 minutes to finish off the Frenchwoman, defeating her for the second straight time.

Former Baltimore Colts DE Hilton dies

Baltimore Colts Super Bowl hero Roy Hilton has died. He was 75. According to the Baltimore Sun, Hilton died Sunday in Towson, Md., after a battle with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

NBA roundup: Popovich ties for 3rd on wins list

DeMar DeRozan had 26 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and Gregg Popovich continued his climb up the NBA's career wins list as the visiting San Antonio Spurs defeated the Detroit Pistons 119-107 on Monday. Popovich earned the 1,221st victory of his career, tying him with Jerry Sloan for third on the NBA's all-time list among coaches. The 23rd-year Spurs coach trails only Don Nelson (1,335) and Lenny Wilkens (1,332).

(With inputs from agencies.)

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