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NBA-SCHEDULE
Carmelo Anthony returns with Portland
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Carmelo Anthony returns to the NBA court for the first time in more than a year, joining the Portland Trail Blazers tonight for their game in New Orleans against the Pelicans.
The 35-year-old has kept himself in shape by working out with NBA players, but going from pickup play to NBA action is a major step. Still, the Trail Blazers hope he can provide some needed punch after the team’s 5-and-9 start to the season.
NFL-DOLPHINS-WALTON
Dolphins release Walton, citing police matter
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins have released troubled running back Mark Walton, saying he had been involved in an unspecified police matter.
Tuesday’s announcement came as the second-year player served a four-game suspension for violating NFL conduct and substance abuse policies.
The suspension stemmed from Walton being arrested three times last offseason in his hometown of Miami. He was sentenced in August to six months' probation after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor weapons charge. Other charges, including marijuana possession and reckless driving, were dismissed.
In other NFL news:
— Antonio Brown has apologized to the Patriots and team owner Robert Kraft for any negative attention he brought to the team during his brief stint in New England. The four-time All-Pro receiver posted his apology on Instagram Tuesday. It comes on the heels of past posts in which he indicated he’d fight the Patriots' decision to withhold a $9 million signing bonus.
— The Browns have placed starting safety Morgan Burnett on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon, another setback for Cleveland’s defense. Burnett got hurt during Thursday night’s victory over Pittsburgh.
— Kickers across the NFL also are struggling to put the ball through the uprights. Kickers are converting only 79.7 percent of field goals, the league’s lowest conversion rate since 2003 when they hit just 79.2 percent. Nobody can explain why, though injuries have been an issue.
MLB-ASTROS-SIGN STEALING
Manfred says has broad authority for Astros discipline
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes the investigation into sign stealing by the Houston Astros will be completed by next season and says he has broad authority to impose discipline beyond fines, the loss of amateur draft picks and taking away international signing bonus pool allocation.
Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers (FY’-urz) said that when he was with Houston in 2017, the Astros stole signs during home games by using a camera positioned in center field. That’s according to a report by The Athletic last week.
Speaking Tuesday ahead of an owners' meeting, Manfred called the allegation a “most serious matter.” He said discipline could extend beyond fines and amateur signings.
In other MLB news:
— Japanese pitcher Shun Yamaguchi says he wants to move to Major League Baseball through the posting system. Yamaguchi led Japan’s Central League in wins, strikeouts and winning percentage this season. The 32-year-old right-hander would become the first player from Tokyo’s Yomiuri Giants to pursue a career in the majors through the posting system.
TENNIS-DAVIS CUP
Argentina beats Chile
MADRID (AP) — Argentina comfortably defeated Chile 2-0 to open its campaign in the Davis Cup Finals on Tuesday.
Guido Pella beat Nicolas Jarry 6-4, 6-3 and Diego Schwartzman defeated Cristian Garin 6-2, 6-2, to give the 2016 champions the opening win in Group C.
The teams are playing only two singles and a doubles in each tie, with the group winners advancing to the knockout stage.
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