Sports Summary: Roger Federer closer to 100th ATP crown; QB Murray meeting with Cardinals and more

Federer sets up Tsitsipas final in Dubai to put 100th title within reach

Sports Summary: Roger Federer closer to 100th ATP crown; QB Murray meeting with Cardinals and more

Roger Federer took a step closer to his 100th ATP crown on Friday, easing past Borna Coric 6-2 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships to set up a title clash with Greek youngster Stefanos Tsitsipas. Federer has been far from his ruthless best in the previous rounds but looked a different player in the last-four tie, as he broke his Croatian opponent four times and needed only 67 minutes to advance to Saturday's final at the Aviation Club. NBA notebook: Bucks reportedly extend Bledsoe's deal

The Milwaukee Bucks and point guard Eric Bledsoe have agreed to a four-year, $70 million extension, ESPN reported Friday. The 29-year-old could have become an unrestricted free agent this summer. NFL notebook: QB Murray meeting with Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals have publicly supported Josh Rosen as their quarterback of the future, but it appears they are at least considering targeting Kyler Murray in the draft. The Oklahoma Heisman Trophy winner said Friday at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine that he is meeting this week with Arizona, which holds the No. 1 pick in April's draft, and he would be thrilled to be the first overall pick. "To be the No. 1 pick, that's a kid's dream come true," Murray said. Report: Bucks agree to four-year, $70 million extensions with Bledsoe

The Milwaukee Bucks and point guard Eric Bledsoe have agreed to a four-year, $70 million extension, ESPN reported Friday. The 29-year-old could have become an unrestricted free agent this summer. MLB notebook: Giants CEO Baer has seen pushing wife

San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer was captured on video pushing his wife to the ground in a San Francisco park on Friday. The video initially was released by TMZ. The couple reportedly were having a loud argument about a cellphone when Baer knocked his wife, Pam, out of a chair and down to the ground. Spring training roundup: Angels outslug Royals

Mike Trout reached base three times on a double and two walks to help the Los Angeles Angels record a 10-7 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Friday at Tempe, Ariz. Jared Walsh hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the seventh inning for the Angels, who had 16 hits. Kole Calhoun also drove in two runs and Matt Thaiss homered for Los Angeles. Ravens RB Collins arrested after car crash

The Baltimore Ravens waived running back Alex Collins on Friday afternoon following his early morning arrest after a car accident near the team's headquarters. Baltimore County police and the team confirmed that Collins, 24, was taken into custody around 6:45 a.m. after police responded to a report of a car crashed into a tree in Owings Mills, Md. It was unclear whether Collins was the driver or a passenger. Gasol to bring veteran experience to young Bucks lineup: report

Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol is leaving the San Antonio Spurs to join the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN reported on Friday, a move that will add veteran experience to a young team trying to win the franchise their first title since 1971. The 38-year-old Spaniard has struggled this season, missing 26 games with a stress fracture in his foot and seeing his on-court production dip to the lowest averages in his 18-year career. ATP roundup: Federer one win from 100th title

Roger Federer is on the verge of a major milestone. The second-seeded Swiss star routed sixth-seeded Borna Coric of Croatia 6-2, 6-2 in a semifinal match on Friday at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates, leaving him one victory away from his 100th career ATP Tour title. Murray meeting with Cardinals; would be 'great' to go No. 1

The Arizona Cardinals have publicly supported Josh Rosen as their quarterback of the future, but it appears they are at least considering targeting Kyler Murray in the draft. The Oklahoma Heisman Trophy winner said Friday at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine that he is meeting this week with Arizona, which holds the No. 1 pick in April's draft, and he would be thrilled to be the first overall pick.

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