Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Report: Kraft's team seeks to suppress evidence

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is seeking to suppress video evidence that authorities assert support the solicitation of prostitution charges filed against him, ESPN reported Wednesday. ESPN investigative reporter T.J. Quinn said a motion filed Wednesday by Kraft's attorneys is intended to make sure the video, which he said has been described as "graphic and damning," never is released. He added it is a "warning shot" to prosecutors that Kraft's team will challenge that police had probable cause even to collect the video as evidence.

Spring training roundup: Correa homers in Astros' win

Carlos Correa hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning and the Houston Astros went on to a 2-1 spring training victory over the New York Yankees at Kissimmee, Fla. Astros starter Wade Miley gave up one run on three hits over 4 2/3 innings as five Astros pitchers held the Yankees to four hits on the day.

Spring training roundup: Correa homers in Astros' win

Carlos Correa hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning and the Houston Astros went on to a 2-1 spring training victory over the New York Yankees at Kissimmee, Fla. Astros starter Wade Miley gave up one run on three hits over 4 2/3 innings as five Astros pitchers held the Yankees to four hits on the day.

NFL notebook: Kraft reportedly wants to block alleged video release

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is seeking to suppress video evidence that authorities assert support the solicitation of prostitution charges filed against him, ESPN reported Wednesday. Per the report, a motion was filed Wednesday by Kraft's attorneys with intentions to make sure the video, which he said has been described as "graphic and damning," never is released. The report calls the motion a "warning shot" to prosecutors that Kraft's team will challenge that police had probable cause even to collect the video as evidence.

Rain again spoils Miami Open party, wiping out play

Rain again spoiled the Miami Open party wiping out the evening session on Wednesday and adding to what has been a soggy and dejecting kickoff to a tournament looking for a new start. A move from the cramped Crandon Park on picturesque Key Biscayne to the wide open spaces at Hard Rock Stadium was hoped to provide the Miami Open with a bright future.

Tennis: Osaka faces lawsuit questions on Miami homecoming

World number one Naomi Osaka arrived at the Miami Open on Wednesday to face questions about a multi-million dollar lawsuit for allegedly failing to honor a contract with a former coach. According to the lawsuit filed in Florida’s state court on Feb. 7 and seen by Reuters, Christophe Jean says he began coaching Osaka and older sister Mari in 2011.

Kershaw takes step forward with simulated inning

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw threw a simulated inning Wednesday as he continues his build-up process for the regular season, one day after it was announced that he would begin the season on the injured list. Kershaw, who turned 31 on Tuesday, is working through shoulder inflammation that appeared at the start of spring training. He has pitched into October each of the past two seasons, as the Dodgers lost in the World Series both times, and he has dealt with injuries, mostly to his back, each of the past three years.

NBA notebook: Antetokounmpo misses second straight game

The Milwaukee Bucks played without All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo for a second consecutive game Wednesday night as he continues to nurse a sprained right ankle. Antetokounmpo, a candidate for MVP, did not play in the Bucks' road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. He also missed Tuesday's victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were without their own superstar, LeBron James (sore left groin).

MLB notebook: Betts aims to play out deal, test free agency

Reigning American League Most Valuable Player Mookie Betts said Wednesday he doesn't expect to sign a contract extension with the Boston Red Sox, instead planning to enter the 2019 season playing under his existing one-year, $20 million deal before becoming a free agent next offseason. Betts confirmed to reporters he rejected an offer of eight years and $200 million following the 2017 season, as first reported by Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

Tennis: Djokovic ready to play tennis not politics at Miami Open

World number one Novak Djokovic on Wednesday dismissed any suggestion of friction with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal as tennis politics spilled over to the Miami Open. Tension between the three biggest names in men's tennis appeared on the rise after Djokovic, president of the ATP Player Council, rebuffed a request by Federer to meet during the BNP Paribas in Indian Wells earlier this month to discuss the future of ATP chairman Chris Kermode.