The tournament director says it was a collective decision.
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MLB roundup: Judge has two doubles, but no homer in Yankees’ 14-2 win
Aaron Judge leads Boston’s Xander Bogaerts by percentage points in batting average in a quest for a Triple Crown.
NFL notebook: Ravens defensive flaws were on full display in Miami loss
After making a number of offseason moves, Baltimore is still having secondary issues going into Sunday’s game against New England.
Golf: U.S. guarding against overconfidence in Presidents Cup
The Presidents Cup began in 1994 and the Americans have lost just once, but this is a fresh team and must guard against complacency.
Federer at peace with decision to retire from tennis
Roger Federer ends his career with 20 Grand Slam titles, including a record eight at Wimbledon.
Sarver says he’ll sell Suns, Mercury after penalties for workplace misconduct
Robert Sarver, owner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, was suspended one year and fined $10 million and says selling the teams ‘is the best course of action.’
Patriots notebook: Plenty of hands cooking up offensive game plans
Matt Patricia might be considered the play caller, but numerous other coaches have a role in devising the best way for the offense to attack its opponent.
With Griner in jail, WNBA players skipping Russia in offseason
WNBA players make big money playing in Russia, but will not go there this offseason with Brittney Griner still jailed and the invasion of Ukraine pressing on.
NFL notebook: Bills’ cornerback avoids major injury, out of hospital
Dane Jackson left Buffalo’s game against Tennessee in the second quarter and was taken off the field in an ambulance.
NHL notebook: Defensemen Subban, Yandle, announce retirements
P.K. Subban played 13 seasons and Keith Yandle played 16 seasons.