Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Boston College G Bowman declares for NBA draft

Boston College standout guard Ky Bowman announced Tuesday that he is bypassing his senior season and declaring for the NBA draft. Bowman made his announcement on his Instagram page. Cuba announces first list of baseball players who can sign with U.S. teams

Cuba's Baseball Federation announced on Tuesday a first list of players authorized to sign contracts directly with Major League Baseball organizations, moving Cuban-U.S. cooperation in the sport forward despite tense broader bilateral relations. The list announced of 34 players between 17 and 25 years old who classify as international amateurs under MLB rules did not include any major stars. Some, however, have already played professionally abroad like Raidel Martinez who has played in Japan. NFL notebook: Wilson gives Seahawks April 15 deadline

Quarterback Russell Wilson has told the Seattle Seahawks that he wants a new contract by April 15, the first day of the offseason workout program, the Seattle Times reported Tuesday. It is believed Wilson's side and the Seahawks have met recently. AAF suspends operations after just eight weeks

Just eight weeks into its inaugural season, the Alliance of American Football suspended operations Tuesday, league co-founder Bill Polian confirmed. Polian said he was "extremely disappointed" with the decision made by AAF majority owner Tom Dundon, who committed to make a $250 million investment in the eight-team league in February, putting in $70 million at the time. College notebook: Duke's Williamson, Barrett headline All-America team

Freshmen Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett of Duke headline the 2019 college basketball All-America team announced Tuesday. Murray State guard Ja Morant, Tennessee forward Grant Williams and Michigan State point guard Cassius Winston round out the team. Wizards dismiss team president Grunfeld

Longtime Washington Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld was dismissed on Tuesday in the wake of the franchise's subpar season, team chairman Ted Leonsis said. Grunfeld, 63, was concluding his 16th season with the franchise and the team holds a disappointing 32-46 record with four games remaining. He was hired prior to the 2003-04 season. NBA notebook: Wizards dismiss team president

Longtime Washington Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld was dismissed on Tuesday in the wake of the franchise's subpar season, team chairman Ted Leonsis said. Grunfeld, 63, was concluding his 16th season with the franchise and the team holds a disappointing 32-46 record with four games remaining. He was hired prior to the 2003-04 season. Ice hockey: U.S.-based women's league approves plan to expand into Canada

The National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) said on Tuesday its board has approved an investment plan to expand into Canada with the goal of having teams in Toronto and Montreal in place for next season. The news comes two days after the Canadian Women's Hockey League, which included teams in Toronto and Montreal, said its business model had proven to be economically unsustainable and that it would cease operations on May 1. NBA fines three Warriors for ripping refs

The NBA issued a total of $75,000 in fines to three Golden State Warriors players on Tuesday for their criticisms of officials. Forward Draymond Green was fined $35,000 for making statements on social media which "impugned the integrity of NBA officiating," according to the press release from NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Kiki VanDeWeghe. MLB notebook: Braves' Acuna signs $100 million extension

The Atlanta Braves and 21-year-old outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. have agreed to an eight-year, $100 million contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. The deal begins this season and is the largest in history for a player with as little major league service time as Acuna has (165 days), according to the Braves. He also is believed to be the youngest player to receive a $100 million contract.

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