Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Lawsuit from fan alleges MLB teams engaged in corruption in sign-stealing scandal

Major League Baseball (MLB) teams secretly distorted player statistics and deprived fans of an "honest fantasy baseball competition," a lawsuit filed by a fan alleges in the fallout to a sign-stealing scandal involving the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox. The lawsuit, which named MLB, the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox as defendants, was filed in a Manhattan federal court on behalf of all fans who participated in DraftKings' fantasy baseball contests, which plaintiff Kristopher Olson claimed were tainted by the sign-stealing scandal. Reports: Antonio Brown surrenders to police

Antonio Brown turned himself in late Thursday night, TMZ and ESPN reported, a day after the Hollywood (Florida) Police Department issued an arrest warrant for the free agent wide receiver after he and his trainer allegedly attacked a moving company truck driver. According to TMZ, Brown arrived at "a Florida jail" late Thursday. The report did not state exactly where in Florida or to which law enforcement agency Brown surrendered. Djokovic puts on serving masterclass to breeze past Nishioka

Defending champion Novak Djokovic thumped Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3 6-2 6-2 in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday to stay on course for a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park. The world number two Serb, who defeated anther Japanese in Tatsuma Ito in his previous round, smashed 17 aces, won 93% points on his first serve and faced just a single breakpoint against the hapless Nishioka. NFL notebook: Vikings reportedly name Kubiak as OC

The Minnesota Vikings have named Gary Kubiak their offensive coordinator, according to a report Thursday by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Kubiak, 58, replaces Kevin Stefanski, who took the head coaching position with the Cleveland Browns. Tearful Wozniacki heads into retirement after Jabeur defeat

A tearful but happy Caroline Wozniacki headed into retirement on Friday after a 7-5 3-6 7-5 third-round defeat at the hands of Tunisia's Ons Jabeur ended her participation in the Australian Open and her 16-year career. The 29-year-old said last year that Melbourne Park, where she won her lone Grand Slam title two years ago, would be the site of her final outing as a tennis professional. Barty on a roll, moves into fourth round

World number one Ash Barty's expectations have not risen too high after she advanced to the second week of the Australian Open on Friday following a 6-3 6-2 third round victory over Elena Rybakina. Barty is arguably the best chance of ending Australia's long wait for a home-grown champion at the year's first grand slam, having held the world's top ranking since last September and with the Adelaide International title under her belt. Garoppolo will seek to channel Brady 'calm' in Super Bowl

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will try to channel his inner Tom Brady "calm" when he leads the San Francisco 49ers into battle against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl in Miami on Feb. 2. Garoppolo already has two Super Bowl rings after being Brady's back-up in New England when the Patriots won the championship in the 2014 and 2016 seasons. NBA roundup: James records triple-double in battle with Irving

LeBron James totaled 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 128-113 victory over the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night in New York. James posted his 91st career triple-double and 10th this season as the Lakers won for the 12th time in 14 games in front of a crowd that featured former President Bill Clinton and many Los Angeles fans. James exited to a standing ovation from many fans after checking out for good with 4:42 remaining and the Lakers up 23. Serena knocked out of Australian Open in shock upset by Wang

Seven-times champion Serena Williams suffered a dramatic exit from the Australian Open on Friday, her earliest in 14 years, falling 6-4 6-7(2) 7-5 to China's Wang Qiang in a stunning third round upset that tore the women's tournament open. Wang, who was thrashed 6-1 6-0 by Williams in the U.S. Open quarter-finals, savored sweet revenge on Rod Laver Arena to end the American's bid for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title, sending shockwaves through Melbourne Park. NHL All-Star notebook: Flames, Oilers rivals set to team up

ST. LOUIS -- The "Battle of Alberta" seems unlikely to carry over to the NHL All-Star Game on Saturday night. Agitating Calgary Flames winger Matthew Tkachuk is on the Pacific Division team with forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl of the archrival Edmonton Oilers.