Basketball

Nwaba earns deal with Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed David Nwaba to a multi-year deal after the rookie guard impressed them on a pair of 10-day contracts.

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka announced the move on Tuesday after Nwaba's second 10-day contract expired.

Nwaba was promoted from the Lakers' D-League affiliate on Feb 28 and he immediately caught on with standout defense and steady play. He is averaging 3.6 points and 2.0 rebounds in 10 games for the Lakers, including two starts.

He played particularly well on Sunday against Cleveland, scoring seven points and making a highlight-reel block of Kyrie Irving's shot.

Chicago mourns death of Krause

The Chicago Bulls are mourning the death of former general manager Jerry Krause, who helped steer the team to heights few others have attained.

Krause, who served as GM during a 1990s dynasty that included six NBA championships with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen leading the way, died on Tuesday. He was 77.

A Chicago native, Krause spent 18 seasons leading the Bulls' front office and was a two-time NBA executive of the year. He helped put together a run that ranks among the most successful in NBA history.

Baseball

Yanks lose Didi for six weeks

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius is expected to miss the first month of the regular season after straining his right shoulder in the World Baseball Classic.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on Tuesday that Gregorius is likely to be sidelined for six weeks. Opening day for the Yankees is on April 2 at Tampa Bay.

Gregorius, who was born in Amsterdam, was injured last Saturday when he turned a double play for the Netherlands in an exhibition game against Arizona in preparation for the WBC semifinals.

He hit .276 with 20 home runs and 70 RBI last season.

Barry's bonding with Giants again

Barry Bonds is returning to the San Francisco Giants as a special adviser.

MLB's all-time home run leader was scheduled to help coach at spring training beginning on Wednesday in Scottsdale, Arizona. He will also work with the Giants' minor league affiliates.

Bonds spent last season as Miami's hitting coach before being fired.

"I am excited to be back home with the Giants and join the team in an official capacity," Bonds said. "San Francisco has always been my home and the Giants will always be my family.

NFL

Newton set to go under the knife

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will undergo surgery next week to repair a partially torn rotator cuff, but he expects to be ready for the start of training camp, the team announced on Tuesday.

Newton, the MVP of the NFL in 2015, will begin an early throwing program 12 weeks following the surgery and will resume throwing with the team after 16 weeks.

Newton, 27, passed for 3,509 yards with 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions last season.

Agencies