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FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2010 file photo, Andy Roddick of the U.S. walks with his smashed racket for a break during his match against Japan's Tatsuma Ito at the Rakuten Japan Open tennis championships in Tokyo, Japan. Happens all the time in top-level tennis, in fact: a public tantrum by a pro that can reveal frustration, sometimes reverses the course of a contest, usually results in a fine of thousands of dollars and even - as was the case with Serena Williams in last year's U.S. Open final - cost a player a point. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama, File)

Racket-Wrecking Is a Smash Hit for a Select Few

by The Associated Press January 21, 2019

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during of the Italian Super Cup final soccer match between AC Milan and Juventus at King Abdullah stadium in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (AP Photo)

Sports Briefs: Ronald to Plead Guilty to Tax Fraud in Spain

by The Associated Press January 21, 2019

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2018, file photo, New York Yankees pitcher Sonny Gray throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Gray has agreed to a contract with Cincinnati adding $30.5 million from 2020-22, a deal that allows the Yankees to complete his trade to the Reds. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, because the trade had not been announced. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Baseball Roundup: Gray Gets New Deal, Traded to Reds

by The Associated Press January 21, 2019

Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk (40) makes a save against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

NHL Roundup: Coyle’s Goal Nixes Knights

by The Associated Press January 21, 2019

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving, left, reaches in to knock the ball away from Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

NBA Roundup: Red-Hot Celtics Cool Off Heat

by The Associated Press January 21, 2019

Michigan State's Kenny Goins, bottom, and Kyle Ahrens, top, dive for the ball against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

College Basketball: Harvard Goes Long to Beat Bison

by The Associated Press January 21, 2019

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (13) makes a touchdown reception against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson (20) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Reservation Confirmed for Atlanta

by The Associated Press January 20, 2019

United States' Mikaela Shiffrin, center, winner of an alpine ski, women's World Cup super-G, sprays sparkling wine as she celebrates on the podium with second placed Liechtenstein's Tina Weirather, left, and third placed Austria's Tamara Tippler, in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta)

Skiing Roundup: Shiffrin Speeds to Super-G Win

by The Associated Press January 20, 2019

Adam Long watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Desert Classic golf tournament on the Stadium Course at PGA West on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in La Quinta, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Sports Briefs: Final Putt Nets Long a First PGA Tour Win

by The Associated Press January 20, 2019

Washington Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny (6) gets checked by Chicago Blackhawks center Drake Caggiula (91) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo Nuccio DiNuzzo)

NHL Roundup: Blackhawks Extend Capitals’ Misery

by The Associated Press January 20, 2019