DORAL, Fla. (AP) — The new Doral in raging wind looked a lot like an old U.S. Open on Friday.

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — In a day of potentially damaging testimony, a former girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius said at his murder trial Friday that he once shot his gun out of a car sunroof and later cheated on her with the woman he killed last year. And a security guard recalled the athlete telling him everything was "fine" after neighbors reported gunshots coming from Pistorius' house on the night of her death.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Canelo Alvarez gets a pass, if only because everyone who fights Floyd Mayweather Jr. gets a pass.

and Joe Johnson (7) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 7, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)" align="left" title="Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) drives to the basket between Brooklyn Nets guards Deron Williams ( and Joe Johnson (7) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 7, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)" border="0" />BOSTON (AP) — Jared Sullinger was at a loss to explain how his Boston Celtics could win while committing a season-high 28 turnovers.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Robert Luongo's return to Florida couldn't have been better.

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — This could be it for Jabari Parker at Duke.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joey Logano believes two facts are abundantly clear after he emerged from the organized chaos of NASCAR's first three-round knockout qualifying session Friday with the pole position at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge refused Friday to immediately release former NFL All-Pro safety Darren Sharper from jail in a Los Angeles rape case but said she would have to free him soon if charges aren't filed in a similar case in Louisiana.

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball's expanded replay system won't be expanding to Australia for opening day.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — No. 2 Wichita State is still perfect. Calm and collected, too, in a 32nd straight win.

Former runner-up Dustin Johnson fired a two-over 74 to grab a share of the lead at a gusty WGC-Cadillac Championship, while Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy kept pace with a 74. Defending champion Tiger Woods carded a 73 in difficult conditions, and despite the over-par round jumped 28 places into a share of 25th at the $9 million PGA Tour event. Johnson is tied atop a crowded leaderboard after 36 holes with American compatriots Patrick Reed (75), Matt Kuchar (74) and Hunter Mahan (74) at one-under 143. It is not quite the Ryder Cup, but McIlroy is lurking just one stroke back in another four-man group that comprises fellow Europeans Jamie Donaldson, Graeme McDowell (71) and Francesco Molinari (75).

Marc Gasol tallied 18 points and 10 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies rallied to beat Chicago 85-77, snapping the Bulls' home win streak at five National Basketball League games. "We believe in our game plan," Gasol said on Friday. Mike Miller also had a hot hand, nailing four of five shots from three point range. Miller finished with 14 points for the Grizzlies who have won eight of their past 11.

Miami (AFP) - Former runner-up Dustin Johnson fired a two-over 74 to grab a share of the lead at a gusty WGC-Cadillac Championship while Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy kept pace with a 74.

By Steve Keating DORAL, Florida (Reuters) - The Blue Monster had some players seeing red after a tough day at the WGC-Cadillac Championship on Friday left only four golfers below par at the midway point of the $9 million event. Prior to the opening round golfers had sung the praises of the redesigned course but many were singing a different tune after whipping winds allowed the Blue Monster to show its true colors. Business magnate Donald Trump, who has poured $250 million into renovating the Trump National Doral Resort, hailed architect Gil Hanse's creation as big, bold and fair. Few have disputed Trump's 'big' and 'bold' assessment of his property but some like Briton Luke Donald were left questioning the fairness of the layout.

By Steve Keating DORAL, Florida (Reuters) - American Hunter Mahan eagled his penultimate hole to grab a share of the halfway lead at the WGC-Cadillac Championship on Friday as the Blue Monster showed its true colors, with more than 100 golf balls ending up in the water. On a grueling day that some players described as a survival test, Mahan eagled the par five eighth in fading light for a second round of two-over 74 that left him tied for the lead with his compatriots Dustin Johnson (74), Patrick Reed (75) and Matt Kuchar (74) at one-under par. Northern Irishmen Rory McIlroy (74) and Graeme McDowell (71), Italian Francesco Molinari (75) and Welshman Jamie Donaldson, who posted the low round of the day with a two-under 70, were all lurking one shot further back.

On a gruelling day that some players described as a survival test, Mahan eagled the par five eighth in fading light for a second round of two-over 74 that left him tied for the lead with his compatriots Dustin Johnson (74), Patrick Reed (75) and Matt Kuchar (74) at one-under par. Northern Irishmen Rory McIlroy (74) and Graeme McDowell (71), Italian Francesco Molinari (75) and Welshman Jamie Donaldson, who posted the low round of the day with a two-under 70, were all lurking one shot further back.

(Reuters) - PGA Tour journeyman James Driscoll tied his own course record to earn a one-stroke lead after the second round of the $3.5 million Puerto Rico Open on Friday. Driscoll had an eagle and seven birdies in a nine-under-par 63 on the Trump International course next to the Atlantic Ocean in Rio Grande, east of San Juan. PGA Tour rookie Chesson Hadley (65) moved into second place on 11-under, while fellow American Eric Axley (66) was alone on 10-under. New Zealander Danny Lee (68) was among a group of four players at nine-under, while first round leader Brian Stuard (71) slipped five strokes behind.

PGA Tour journeyman James Driscoll tied his own course record to earn a one-stroke lead after the second round of the $3.5 million Puerto Rico Open on Friday. Driscoll had an eagle and seven birdies in a nine-under-par 63 on the Trump International course next to the Atlantic Ocean in Rio Grande, east of San Juan. PGA Tour rookie Chesson Hadley (65) moved into second place on 11-under, while fellow American Eric Axley (66) was alone on 10-under. New Zealander Danny Lee (68) was among a group of four players at nine-under, while first round leader Brian Stuard (71) slipped five strokes behind.

March 7 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the WGC-Cadillac Championship at the par-72 course on Friday in Doral, Florida 143 Dustin Johnson (U.S.) 69 74 Matt Kuchar (U.S.) 69 74 Hunter Mahan (U.S.) 69 74 Patrick Reed (U.S.) 68 75 144 Rory McIlroy (Britain) 70 74 Graeme McDowell (Britain) 73 71 Jamie Donaldson (Britain) 74 70 Francesco Molinari (Italy) 69 75 145 Zach Johnson (U.S.) 70 75 Bubba Watson (U.S.) 73 72 146 Chris Kirk (U.S.) 75 71 Brandt Snedeker (U.S.) 73 73 Harris English (U.S.) 69 77 Kim Hyung-Sung (South Korea) 72 74 Charl Schwartzel (South Africa) 70 76 Jason Dufner (U.S. ...

March 7 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Puerto Rico Open at the par-72 course on Friday in Rio Grande. The cut was set at 143. 132 James Driscoll (U.S.) 69 63 133 Chesson Hadley (U.S.) 68 65 134 Eric Axley (U.S.) 68 66 135 Ben Martin (U.S.) 68 67 Wes Roach (U.S.) 69 66 Danny Lee (New Zealand) 67 68 Jonathan Byrd (U.S.) 69 66 136 Ricky Barnes (U.S.) 68 68 George McNeill (U.S.) 69 67 Jason Gore (U.S.) 67 69 Bud Cauley (U.S.) 69 67 Rafael Cabrera-Bello (Spain) 69 67 Greg Owen (Britain) 69 67 David Toms (U.S.) 72 64 Jerry Kelly (U.S. ...

By Steve Keating DORAL, Florida (Reuters) - American Patrick Reed grabbed a one-shot lead at the end of the rain-delayed opening round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship on Friday while Tiger Woods saved his day with a blazing finish. Compatriots Harris English, Jason Dufner, Dustin Johnson, Matt Kuchar, Hunter Mahan and Italian Francesco Molinari were all a further shot back. But most of the drama was taking place behind the front-runners as an Australian world number two Adam Scott endured roller-coaster finishes to their opening rounds.

By Steve Keating DORAL, Florida (Reuters) - American Harris English birdied his final hole in fading light to grab the clubhouse lead at the weather hit WGC-Cadillac Championship on Thursday with most of the field still on the course when play was suspended due to darkness. English, who returned a three-under 69 on the revamped Blue Monster course was joined at the top of a crowded leaderboard with compatriots Hunter Mahan, Jason Dufner, Patrick Reed and Italian Francesco Molinari also on three-under, though they still have to complete their first rounds.

(Reuters) - Dr. Frank Jobe, who pioneered the 'Tommy John' elbow surgery that has prolonged the careers of athletes in a variety of sports, particularly baseball, has died at the age of 88. In 1974, orthopedic surgeon Jobe transplanted a tendon to replace a torn left elbow ligament of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John. The groundbreaking surgery was successful and John's subsequent comeback lasted 14 years, setting such a precedent for future patients that the surgery bears his name. "He pitched a great game," tweeted John.

* Woods struggling at two-over * Only six golfers complete round (drops extraneous word in headline) By Steve Keating DORAL, Florida, March 6 (Reuters) - American Harris English birdied his final hole in fading light to grab the clubhouse lead at the weather hit WGC-Cadillac Championship on Thursday with most of the field still on the course when play was suspended due to darkness. English, who returned a three-under 69 on the revamped Blue Monster course was joined at the top of a crowded leaderboard with compatriots Hunter Mahan, Jason Dufner, Patrick Reed and Italian Francesco Molinari also on three-under, though they still have to complete their first rounds.

Tim Duncan tallied 23 points and 11 rebounds to power San Antonio to a 111-87 victory over Miami in a rematch of the two NBA finalists from last season. Tony Parker on Thursday finished with 17 points and four assists for the Spurs who snapped their five game regular season losing streak against the Heat. Miami beat the Spurs 113-101 on January 26 at home in the first meeting between the clubs since the Heat beat San Antonio last season to win their second consecutive league title.

Harris English grabbed the clubhouse lead while world number one Tiger Woods struggled Thursday until darkness halted the first round of the storm-hit $9 million World Golf Championships Cadillac Championship. English fired a three-under par 69 and was among only six players to complete 18 holes at Doral's revamp Blue Monster course, where a severe storm stopped play in the afternoon. Four others -- Italy's Francesco Molinari and Americans Jason Dufner, Hunter Mahan and Patrick Reed -- were still on the course at three-under when darkness fell. The wind got going," English said.

By Steve Keating DORAL, Florida (Reuters) - American Harris English birdied his final hole in fading light to grab the clubhouse lead at the weather hit WGC-Cadillac Championship on Thursday with most of the field still on the course when play was suspended due to darkness. English, who returned a three-under 69 on the revamped Blue Monster course was joined at the top of a crowded leaderboard with compatriots Hunter Mahan, Jason Dufner, Patrick Reed and Italian Francesco Molinari also on three-under, though they still have to complete their first rounds.

By Steve Keating DORAL, Florida, March 6 (Reuters) - American Harris English birdied his final hole in fading light to grab the clubhouse lead at the weather hit WGC-Cadillac Championship on Thursday with most of the field still on the course when play was suspended due to darkness. English, who returned a three-under 69 on the revamped Blue Monster course was joined at the top of a crowded leaderboard with compatriots Hunter Mahan, Jason Dufner, Patrick Reed and Italian Francesco Molinari also on three-under, though they still have to complete their first rounds.

(Reuters) - Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw and Ryu Hyu-jin of South Korea are set up to start the two season-opening games later this month in Australia, according to the official Major League Baseball website. While the Dodgers have not officially announced their pitching plan, the National League team inserted prospect Zach Lee to start Friday's spring training game against Texas putting Kershaw and Ryu on track to launch the regular season. Los Angeles, who won the NL West last year with a 92-70 record, are kicking off the major league season against division rivals the Arizona Diamondbacks (81-81 in 2013) at the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 22 and 23. The left-hander is likely to start the first game, followed by Ryu.

DORAL, Florida (Reuters) - First round action at the WGC-Cadillac Championship resumed on Thursday after dangerous weather had halted play for over two hours. Violent thunderstorms and a tornado watch forced organizers to blow the horn and clear the Blue Monster Course with American Jason Dufner sitting atop the leaderboard at five under through 10 holes. Russell Henley, fresh off Sunday's Honda Classic triumph, continued his good form and is sitting one shot back at four under after 10 holes. ...

Durham (United States) (AFP) - Mike Krzyzewski, the 67-year-old coach who guided the United States to two Olympic titles and will be aiming for a third in Rio in 2016, suffered a health scare during and after a loss by his Duke University squad. "Coach K" was treated after an 82-72 Duke loss at Wake Forest and improved, according to a statement from the college on Thursday. "Coach Krzyzewski experienced lightheadedness during and after the Duke-Wake Forest game on Wednesday night," the statement said. "Following the contest, he was examined by Duke medical personnel on site and again at Duke University Hospital for precautionary tests upon returning to Durham.

Clearwater (United States) (AFP) - Masahiro Tanaka surrendered his first home run on Thursday in his first exhibition start for the New York Yankees, a rain-delayed matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies. In two pre-season training appearances for the Major League Baseball Yankees after signing a seven-year deal worth $155 million (112m euros) in January, Tanaka has given up one run on four hits while striking out four over five innings. Tanaka ended the first inning in order by striking out Chase Utley, allowed a Marlon Byrd double in the second but did not give up a run and retired the first two batters he saw in the third inning. Freddy Garcia followed with a homer to right field, tying the game at 1-1, but Kevin Frandsen grounded out to end the inning and Tanaka's time on the mound.

(Reuters) - Devin Hester, who holds the NFL record with 18 career touchdowns on kickoff and punt returns, said on Thursday he has been informed he will not be re-signed by the Chicago Bears. Hester has also played some as a defensive back and pass receiver in his eight seasons with the Bears but made his mark as a threat to score any time he settled under a kick and made three Pro Bowls as a returner. The 31-year-old Hester capped off a spectacular 2006 rookie season by becoming the first player ever to return the opening kickoff of a Super Bowl for a touchdown, dashing 92 yards in an eventual loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Hester, a second-round NFL Draft pick out of Miami, is also tied with Hall of Famer Deion Sanders's career mark of 19 return touchdowns, which includes punts, kickoffs, missed field goals, fumbles and interceptions.

A 12-year-old New Zealander boy with a degenerative eye disease has lived out one of his dreams thanks to NBA's Boston Celtics, his favorite team. Louis Corbett made a visual "bucket list" of things he wanted to see before his sight deteriorates and the Celtics made part of that dream come true Wednesday with a pre-game meeting with players, courtside seats, a souvenir shopping spree and an on-court ceremony at which Corbett received a standing ovation. Corbett, who suffers from retinitis pigmentosa -- an inherited degenerative eye disease that causes severe vision impairment and can lead to blindness -- saw video highlights of the Celtics 1980s team, starring NBA legend Larry Bird, and has been a supporter since then. The Celtics, who lost the game 108-88 to Golden State, were touched by Corbett, including guard Rajon Rondo, the lad's favorite player.

Kyle Korver's record run of consecutive NBA games with a 3-point basket was snapped at 127 in the Atlanta Hawks' 102-78 loss at Portland. Korver, who turns 33 on March 17, went 0-for-5 from beyond the arc for Atlanta. "I'm a little bummed, for sure," Korver said of the end of the streak. Korver, an 11-year NBA veteran, began his streak November 4, 2012, against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Tom Watson's United States team will go into the 2014 Ryder Cup in Scotland "like a wounded animal" after snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in Illinois two years ago, said Europe captain Paul McGinley. The Americans, under skipper Watson's predecessor Davis Love III, had one hand on the trophy when they took a 10-6 lead into the final day at Medinah, only for Jose Maria Olazabal's side to stage a remarkable comeback to win by 14 1/2 points to 13 1/2. "All three of us are under no illusions how strong the American team is going to be," McGinley told reporters on Thursday after naming fellow Irishman Des Smyth and 2002 skipper Sam Torrance as his deputies.

(Reuters) - Twelve-time Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey will be released by the Denver Broncos, according to a report on the National Football League website on Thursday. Bailey, 35, met with Broncos general manager John Elway and head coach John Fox on Wednesday at the team's headquarters and was told that the club was ready to move on without him, the website reported, citing a league source. "It was like, 'We're ready to move on.' That was that," Bailey said, according to the Denver Post. Bailey played the last 10 seasons with the Broncos after his first five NFL seasons with the Washington Redskins and reached the Super Bowl for the first time last month, losing to the Seattle Seahawks.

Australian world number four Jason Day withdrew from the WGC-Cadillac Championship on Thursday with a thumb injury. Day had an MRI in Miami on Wednesday that was negative but the doctor prescribed rest if he was unable to play. "My left thumb was bothering me at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship and the pain continued here this week," Day said in a statement. "My plan is to rest for a couple of weeks." Day, who clinched the biggest title of his career two weeks ago at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, arrived at Doral as one a favorite to win the $9 million WGC-Cadillac.

Europe's Ryder Cup skipper Paul McGinley on Thursday named close friends Sam Torrance and Des Smyth as his initial vice-captains for September’s showdown against Tom Watson’s USA team at Gleneagles. McGinley chose the Irish Government buildings in Dublin to make the announcement given he is guest-of-honour later Thursday at the annual Irish Golf Writers dinner at nearby Portmarnock Golf Club. However the Irish Prime Minister, Enda Kenny, who was expected to join McGinley in the Irish capital, apologised for his absence having rushed to Brussels to attend an urgent European Union meeting to deal with the crisis in the Crimea. "These two men have been a sounding board for me both personally and professionally and they have proved time and time again with their ability and their passion and their judgement that they are ideal for the role of vice-captain of the European Team," said McGinley.

Europe's Ryder Cup skipper Paul McGinley picked Sam Torrance and Des Smyth as his vice-captains on Thursday for the biennial clash with the United States in Scotland later this year. "They were the first two people I had in mind for this role," McGinley told a news conference. "Being my first captain in the Ryder Cup in 2002, I learned a huge amount from him and have continued to do so over the years." Scot Torrance, 60, led the European team to victory at The Belfry in 2002, 17 years after he holed the winning putt at the same venue. "Everyone knows how much the Ryder Cup has meant to me over my career so I am absolutely delighted to be involved once again," Torrance said.