Reuters Sports News Summary

Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. 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 extension 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. NBA roundup: Bulls outlast Hawks in 4-OT thriller

Lauri Markkanen was perfect on a three-shot foul in the fourth overtime to put Chicago ahead to stay and help the visiting Bulls earn a 168-161 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday in the NBA's third highest scoring game in league history. The Bulls set a franchise record for points, topping a 156-155, four-overtime win at Portland on March 16, 1984. MLB notebook: Giants CEO Baer 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. 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. NHL roundup: Jets pass Preds to gain division lead

Mark Scheifele, Blake Wheeler and Kevin Hayes each collected one goal and three points as the host Winnipeg Jets erased an early two-goal deficit to claim a 5-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night and vault into the top spot in the Central Division. Goalie Laurent Brossoit stopped 35 shots for the Jets, who snapped a two-game losing skid and moved one point ahead of the Predators. Winnipeg, which went into the game with one win in six outings (1-4-1), also has three games in hand. 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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