Sports News Roundup: 'I'm probably done playing hockey', D Methot and Curry brothers' careers started over kitchen sink and more

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Former D Methot: 'I'm probably done playing hockey'

Former NHL defenseman Marc Methot told TSN Radio Ottawa 1200 on Thursday that he is unlikely to play again in the NHL. Methot hasn't suited up since undergoing knee surgery last January while playing for the Dallas Stars. The 34-year-old admitted that he still experiences pain in his knee.

Curry brothers' careers started over the kitchen sink

With their father playing in the NBA, the young Stephen and Seth Curry had an all-access pass to watch games and practice -- but only if the trash was out, the dog was walked and all the washing up was done. "I taught my boys the fundamentals of the game and fundamentals of the shot," Dell Curry, who retired in 2002 and left the Charlotte Hornets as the franchise's all-time leader in points scored and three-pointers made, told Reuters in an interview on Thursday.

Goodell: Manning leaves 'indelible imprint' on NFL

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell shared his thoughts on Eli Manning via social media Thursday, one day after the New York Giants announced the quarterback will retire following 16 seasons with the team. Goodell congratulated Manning on his career and expressed gratitude for how the 39-year-old has conducted himself on behalf of the Giants and the league.

Don't rush it, 2019 MVP Antetokounmpo tells Williamson

Zion Williamson's highly-anticipated NBA debut caught the eye on Wednesday, but the league's MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is advising the teenager not to rush it if he is to reach and stay at the top. Forward Williamson, 19, picked up a knee injury during the pre-season in October and could only make his debut in the New Orleans Pelicans' 121-117 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 22 points to which he added seven rebounds and three assists.

South Africa's relay coach aiming for under 37.60 and podium finishes in Tokyo

South Africa's male quartet can improve on their fifth-place finish in the 4x100 meters relay at the world athletics championships last year and clinch a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, the national relay coach said on Thursday. The team is well aware of the fierce competition they face, particularly from the Americans, who clocked the second-fastest time ever at 37.10 seconds in Doha to end a 12-year gold medal drought.

Cappelen grabs lead, Woods three back at Farmers Insurance Open

Sebastian Cappelen grabbed the early lead in the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday while Tiger Woods gave a solid display in his first start of the year as he guns for a record-breaking 83rd PGA Tour victory. The 29-year-old Dane got hot early, mixing five birdies and a bogey on the front nine and added three more birdies and one bogey on the back nine at Torrey Pines.

Police issue warrant for Antonio Brown

The Hollywood (Florida) Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Antonio Brown, two days after the free-agent wide receiver and his trainer allegedly attacked a moving company truck driver. Police spokesman Christian Latta said in news release Wednesday that Brown faces charges of burglary with battery (a felony), burglary of an unoccupied conveyance and criminal mischief. Andy Slater of FOX Sports 640 reports there is no bond yet set for Brown.

Sealed with a kiss, Nadal eases into third round in Melbourne

Rafa Nadal passed up a good few chances for an earlier finish to his night before muscling his way into the third round of the Australian Open with a commanding 6-3 7-6(4) 6-1 victory over Argentine Federico Delbonis on Thursday. The match lacked nothing in quality power tennis but was almost entirely devoid of drama and the most notable incident came late in the third set when the ball flew off top seed Nadal's racket and hit a ballgirl on the head.

Kyrgios stays away from 'dark place' against Simon to advance

Nick Kyrgios said he steered clear of a "very dark place" after suffering a minor meltdown during his 6-2 6-4 4-6 7-5 win over Gilles Simon in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday. The 23rd seed, Australia's best hope of a men's champion at Melbourne Park, appeared on course for a straightforward victory with a cushion of two sets and a break against the 35-year-old Frenchman.

NBA roundup: Williamson scores 22 but loses NBA debut

New Orleans' Zion Williamson scored 22 points in his NBA debut, but LaMarcus Aldridge topped him with 32 points and 14 rebounds as the visiting San Antonio Spurs defeated the Pelicans 121-117 on Wednesday night. Williamson, the first overall choice in last year's draft, missed the first 44 games of the season while rehabbing from arthroscopic knee surgery. He struggled for three quarters before scoring 17 consecutive Pelicans points to briefly give them the lead in the fourth quarter before sitting out the final 5 1/2 minutes as Spurs regained control.