Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.

Golf-Spieth takes accountability for Genesis Invitational disqualification

Jordan Spieth admitted to signing for the improper rating at The Genesis Invitational at Riviera on Friday as the previous U.S. Open champion was disqualified for the primary time in his profession.

The PGA Tour mentioned that the previous world primary had signed on the finish of the second spherical for a 3 on the par-three fourth gap when he had made a 4.

Report: Sacramento robust contender to host itinerant A’s

Sacramento has emerged as a powerful contender to host the Oakland Athletics as they await building on a brand new ballpark in Las Vegas, The Athletic reported. Last 12 months, unable to safe a brand new stadium deal in California, A’s house owners introduced their intention to go away the growing older Coliseum in Oakland and head towards the desert. With a stadium on the Las Vegas Strip not scheduled to open till 2028, and the present lease on the Coliseum ending after the 2024 season, the A’s will want a spot to play for 3 seasons.

Tiger Woods confirms WD from Genesis resulting from flu analysis

Tiger Woods confirmed Saturday over social media that he’s coping with the flu. Woods’ announcement got here someday after he withdrew from the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

NASCAR Xfinity race at Daytona postponed till Monday

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Saturday’s scheduled NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway has been postponed to Monday morning due to rain. The season-opening race has been rescheduled for 11 a.m. and might be broadcast on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

ATP roundup: Nicolas Jarry downs Carlos Alcaraz at Argentina Open

Third-seeded Chilean Nicolas Jarry cruised to a 7-6 (2), 6-3 upset of No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on Saturday within the semifinals of the IEB+ Argentina Open in Buenos Aires. Jarry battled again from a 6-5 deficit within the first set to pressure a tiebreaker, the place he raced out to a 6-1 lead that ended up being an excessive amount of for Alcaraz to deal with. Jarry then received the ultimate three video games of the second set to finish the sweep.

Report: Diamondbacks to signal OF Randal Grichuk

The Arizona Diamondbacks are singing veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to a one-year take care of a mutual choice for 2025, ESPN reported Saturday. The deal is value $1.5 million this 12 months and features a $6 million choice with a $500,000 buyout for subsequent season, in addition to efficiency bonuses, per the report.

Swimming-World Aquatics stands by its strict Russia coverage for Olympics

World Aquatics (WA) are standing by their strict standards for Russian and Belarusian swimmers to return to worldwide competitors – even when it means a number of the world’s greatest from the 2 nations boycott the Paris Olympics. Swimming’s world governing physique accepted the return of Russian and Belarusian members final September after banning them following Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Tennis-Swiatek holds off Rybakina to seize third straight Qatar Open crown

Top seed Iga Swiatek overcame a gritty problem by world quantity 4 Elena Rybakina to take residence the Qatar Open title for the third straight 12 months with a 7-6(8) 6-2 victory in Saturday’s remaining. The 22-year-old Pole, who raced to her twelfth consecutive match win in Doha, grew to become the primary participant to seize a singles title at an occasion in three successive years since Serena Williams triumphed in Miami from 2013-15.

Soccer-MLS season might begin with substitute refs amid labor dispute

The Professional Referee Organization mentioned on Saturday it has determined to lock out Major League Soccer referees forward of subsequent week’s begin to the 2024 season after the Professional Soccer Referees Association rejected a proposed new labor pact. The PRO will lock out referees efficient 12:00 am. ET (0500 GMT) on Sunday and, barring a change, the 2024 MLS season opener on Wednesday that includes Argentine nice Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami membership might be officiated by substitute referees.

High-scoring Canucks tackle offensively challenged Jets

Fresh off a gritty win over Detroit that enabled them to change into the primary staff this season to achieve 80 factors, the high-scoring Vancouver Canucks host the offensively challenged Winnipeg Jets on Saturday evening. It is a matchup of contrasting kinds. The Jets lack offensive firepower however make up for it with one of many stingiest defenses within the league, whereas the Canucks have one of the best file within the NHL and are making a significant affect within the scoring race.

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