Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Tennis: Kyrgios shrugs off Nadal criticism after Acapulco encounter

Nick Kyrgios said he would not listen to criticism from Rafa Nadal, who accused the Australian of lacking respect "for the public, the opponent and toward himself" following their match at the Acapulco International on Wednesday. Kyrgios overcame a bout of nausea to beat Nadal in a three-hour, three-set thriller, during which the Australian used a mix of typically audacious drop shots and brute power to win 3-6 7-6(2) 7-6(6). Federer fends off Fucsovics for Dubai semi-final spot

Roger Federer overcame two rain delays to beat Marton Fucsovics 7-6(6) 6-4 on Thursday and reach the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. After a brief interruption when the players were locked at 5-5 in the opening set, Federer saved two set points in the tiebreak and held firm to gain the upper hand in the contest. TE Witten ends retirement, will return to Cowboys

Jason Witten agreed to a contract Thursday to rejoin the Dallas Cowboys for the 2019 season, the team announced. Witten, 36, made a surprise retirement announcement last spring and joined ESPN's "Monday Night Football" booth for the 2018 season. Undecided Nowitzki admits he would 'love' another season playing with Mavs

Dirk Nowitzki never wanted a retirement tour this year, and now comes an indication that he would consider returning for a 22nd season, even as he is being saluted in arenas across the country. Belief around the NBA was that Nowitzki, 40, was wrapping up his career with the Dallas Mavericks. Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers got on the public-address microphone at Staples Center in the waning moments of a game Monday, imploring fans to give Nowitzki a salute. Patriots owner Kraft pleads not guilty in Florida prostitution sting

Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, pleaded not guilty to charges of soliciting prostitution in Florida, where police said he was captured on video engaging in sex acts with a worker at a massage parlor, according to court records. The court documents, which were filed on Tuesday in the 15th Judicial Circuit Court in Palm Beach County, Florida, showed that Kraft's lawyers also requested a non-jury trial. Reports: Harper to join Phillies on $330 million deal

Bryce Harper's major payday finally arrived Thursday, as the outfielder landed a 13-year, $330 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to multiple reports. The contract, when signed, would be the largest guaranteed deal in North American professional sports. Ware considers following in Witten’s NFL footsteps

Has superlative tight end Jason Witten's decision to leave Monday Night Football and return to play in Dallas influenced former Cowboys defensive star DeMarcus Ware to also consider a comeback? Ware took to Twitter to contemplate that question on Thursday after hearing from other former teammates who would like to see him back in the game. Golf: PGA Tour's Baldwin hoping to boost equal opportunities on and off the green

A joint event featuring men and women is among the aims of former competitive rower Alex Baldwin as she begins her term as president of the secondary Web.com Tour. Baldwin was appointed last month and is still learning the ins and outs of the circuit that traditionally has been a stepping stone for players eyeing the lucrative main tour. Kanter won’t play in Toronto over arrest fears

Portland center Enes Kanter won't travel to Toronto with the Trail Blazers over fears that he could be arrested. In January, the Turkish government submitted a notice to Interpol soliciting his arrest, and Kanter is hesitant to leave the United States. McVay: Rams hope to re-sign Suh, Fowler

The Los Angeles Rams are taking a wait-and-see approach with free agents Ndamukong Suh and Dante Fowler Jr., but they hope to bring both back, head coach Sean McVay said Thursday at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. General manager Les Snead added that there's "a good possibility" most of the team's free agents will test the market, though that won't preclude the Rams from bringing anyone back.