Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Athletics: Filip Ingebrigtsen disqualified from European 1,500m heat

Former European outdoor 1,500 meters champion Filip Ingebrigtsen was disqualified in the heats of the European indoor championships on Friday, though his younger brother and race favorite Jakob qualified safely for Sunday's final. Filip Ingebrigtsen, a world championship bronze medalist in 2017, was disqualified from his 1,500m heat for straying off the inside of the track after he tried to squeeze through a gap that wasn't really there. NFL notebook: TE Witten returns 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. But the tight end, who is ranked fourth all-time in receptions, has decided to return to Dallas for a 16th NFL season. Kyrgios braves cut and cramps to down Wawrinka

A focused Nick Kyrgios overcame a hand injury, leg cramps and a strong performance from Stan Wawrinka to prevail 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4 and advance to the semi-finals of the Acapulco International on Thursday. The mercurial Australian, who defeated Rafa Nadal the night before in a match where the Spaniard later criticized Kyrgios' on-court demeanor, outplayed Wawrinka in the match's biggest moments despite playing in front of spectators who vocally backed the Swiss. NHL roundup: Tavares jeered in return to face Isles

The New York Islanders scored six unanswered goals Thursday night as they spoiled the return of their former captain John Tavares with a 6-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at a raucous Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. Anthony Beauvillier, Anders Lee, Casey Cizikas, Valtteri Filppula, Nick Leddy and Brock Nelson scored for the Islanders. New York goalie Robin Lehner recorded 34 saves. MLS season kicks off with new team and familiar faces

The 24th season of Major League Soccer kicks off on Saturday with champions Atlanta United FC eyeing a repeat, expansion club FC Cincinnati looking to impress and several international stars playing their first full seasons in the league. Atlanta United, who defeated the Portland Timbers in the December final to win their first MLS Cup, have their sights set on back-to-back titles after romping to the championship behind the stellar play of last year's league MVP Josef Martinez. 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. Spring training roundup: Nationals' Scherzer fans four

If Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer was down about former teammate Bryce Harper reportedly signing with the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, he did not show it while striking out four batters over three innings in an eventual 13-5 victory by the Boston Red Sox at West Palm Beach, Fla. Brock Holt hit a three-run home run and drive in four runs for the Red Sox. Matt Adams had a home run and a double for the Nationals. 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. NBA roundup: Harden (58) rallies Rockets past Heat

James Harden produced his seventh career 50-point, 10-assist game to spur the Houston Rockets to a 121-118 comeback victory over the visiting Miami Heat on Thursday. Harden finished with 58 points and 10 assists to key the rally but received help down the stretch from Austin Rivers (17 points on 7-of-8 shooting) and Chris Paul, whose pull-up jumper with 46.2 seconds left followed an errant Harden 3-pointer and extended the lead to three.