Reuters Sports News Summary

Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Small shoulder procedure to delay Sharapova return

Maria Sharapova has undergone a small surgical procedure on her right shoulder and will miss next month's Miami Open in Florida, she said on Wednesday. Sharapova has not played since the St Petersburg Trophy four weeks ago when she withdrew before a second-round match. NFL coaches: QB Murray measures up

Kyler Murray might not step foot on the field at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. He will still be one of the most-watched prospects at the event Thursday morning. The 2018 Heisman Trophy winner from Oklahoma steps instead on the scale and up to the measuring tape Thursday when the quarterback group goes through official measurements around 9:30 a.m. ET. Kyrgios saves three match points, beats Nadal in Acapulco

Nick Kyrgios overcame a bout of nausea, a stiff back and saved three match points on the way to stunning top seed Rafa Nadal 3-6 7-6(2) 7-6(6) in the second round of the Acapulco International in Mexico on Wednesday. The Australian fell to the floor in celebration after clinching the victory, before sticking a finger behind his ear and asking the raucous crowd to cheer louder. Golf notebook: Johnson to reclaim No. 1 ranking

Dustin Johnson will reclaim the No. 1 spot in the official world rankings when the next update is released Monday. Johnson leapt passed Brooks Koepka for No. 2 following his dominating victory at the WGC-Mexico Championship, and will move past England's Justin Rose for the top spot next week. The rankings are determined by a two-year period, and both players are idle this week. NFL notebook: Foles to become free agent

Nick Foles will become a free agent in March as the Philadelphia Eagles declined to use the franchise tag to retain and trade Foles for compensation. Howard Roseman, the team's vice president of football operations, said the Eagles understand and respect Foles' desire to lead a team after using him in relief of injured starter Carson Wentz for back-to-back playoff berths, including the team's first Super Bowl win in February 2018. MLB notebook: Arenado emotional after signing extension

Nolan Arenado said Wednesday that he wants to remain with the Colorado Rockies until the end of his career, as the team officially announced the eight-year, $260 million contract extension for the All-Star third baseman. Fighting back tears at a morning news conference as his teammates gathered around him, the four-time All-Star gave thanks to the people whom he said helped him to become the player he is today. Del Potro's knee still an issue, to miss Indian Wells

Juan Martin del Potro will not defend his BNP Paribas Open title in Indian Wells after doctors told him he needs more time to recover from a fractured right kneecap, the Argentine said on Wednesday. Del Potro returned to competition after a four-month absence at the Delray Beach Open last week but, with his knee heavily strapped, looked unable to move around freely and lost in the quarter-finals to American Mackenzie McDonald. NHL roundup: Lightning work OT for 10th straight win

Victor Hedman scored 3:25 into overtime to give Tampa Bay a 4-3 win over the host New York Rangers on Wednesday, stretching the Lightning's winning streak to a franchise-record 10 games. Hedman beat Rangers goalie Alexandar Georgiev, who had stopped him on a breakaway in the first minute of overtime. Tampa Bay won its third straight game in overtime or a shootout, moved to 8-0-1 in the first half of back-to-back sets and finished 6-for-6 on the penalty kill. Japan ties USWNT late in She Believes opener

Yuka Momiki scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time as Japan rallied twice to tie the U.S. women's national team 2-2 in the sides' first match of the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday in Chester, Pa. Alex Morgan gave the U.S. a 2-1 lead in the 76th minute with her 99th international goal, but Japan got the equalizer when Yui Hasegawa slipped a pass to Momiki at the right post. Spring training roundup: Marlins' Brinson hits two HRs

Lewis Brinson hit solo homers in his first two at-bats for the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, but the New York Mets still had plenty of offense in reserve to earn a 14-6 victory at Port St. Lucie, Fla. Brinson hit a second-inning home run against Mets left-handed starter Steven Matz and a fourth-inning shot off right-hander Walker Lockett. Brinson entered with two hits in six at-bats this spring.

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