Author: Andrew L. John, Palm Springs Desert Sun

In any other year, the idea that the biggest name in boxing, Canelo Alvarez, would fight at a small venue with few seats would be unthinkable.

Michael Dowse, the newly appointed executive director of the USTA, told Inside Tennis that it’s possible the U.S. Open could be moved to Indian Wells.

The BNP Paribas Open will go on as scheduled, but the tournament has implemented many new precautions including ball kids wearing gloves.

Rafael Nadal, who was set to play Roger Federer in the semifinal, has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open with a right knee injury.

Patricio Manuel was supposed to be an Olympian in the women’s division, but six years later, he debuted as a pro in men’s boxing.