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Golf roundup
Gaby Lopez takes one-shot lead with a 67 in first round of LPGA’s season opener
Lopez shot a 5-under 67 to lead the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, piecing together a near-perfect opening round to the new season. 1 hour ago
Sports Log
With time dwindling in snail-paced negotiations, players seek to make MLB a counteroffer in resumption of talks
The players’ association asked Major League Baseball on Thursday to schedule the negotiating session on Monday, 11 days after clubs gave the union a proposal. 2 hours ago
Australian Open
Daniil Medvedev overcomes hostile crowd, Nick Kyrgios to advance at Australian Open
Medvedev kept his composure, taking a quick trip to the locker room after losing the third set and recovering to win 7-6 (1), 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 Thursday on a rowdy Rod Laver Arena.
Figure skating
Boston figure skating pair in lead after short program at Four Continents event in Estonia
Audrey Lu and Misha Mitrofanov, who train at the Skating Club of Boston, were third at the recent US championships
australian open
Garbiñe Muguruza highest seed to fall so far in Australian Open with second-round exit
The No. 3 seed didn't earn a single break point and made 33 unforced errors, more than twice her opponent’s total, in a 6-3, 6-3 loss to Alize Cornet.
Hockey
Premier Hockey Federation announces $25 million investment with aims to boost salaries and the sport
"The PHF has been steadfast in its vision to grow the game under a new era that truly provides leading opportunities for athletes,” said PHF commissioner Tyler Tumminia.
Sports Log
NHL to stop testing asymptomatic players, coaches, and staff who are fully vaccinated
The NHL says coronavirus cases continue to decline across the league.
NFL
Cardinals safety Budda Baker taken off on a stretcher, evaluated for concussion following collision
He appeared to briefly lose consciousness in a helmet-to-helmet collision in the third quarter.