Quarterback Alex Smith, who helped Washington win the NFC East title while becoming the league's Comeback Player of the Year, has been released by the team.
Seventh-seeded Paola Badosa of Spain beat fourth-seeded Kristina Mladenovic of France 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 in an error-strewn match to reach the Lyon Open semifinals on Friday.
Petra Kvitova and Garbine Muguruza both advanced to the Qatar Open final on Friday, one winning in straight sets and the other without even playing a point.
Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a buyout, the team announced Friday. The 31-year-old former All-Star will now become an unrestricted free agent.
The NBA has fined Utah's Donovan Mitchell $25,000 for his rant against the officiating and for "recklessly" knocking over a water cooler after Wednesday's loss vs. Philadelphia. Teammate Rudy Gobert was fined $20,000.
Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter, who underwent right knee surgery on Feb. 8, has been cleared to do unrestricted weight room work and progressive on-court drills. His condition will be reviewed again March 19.