D’Antoni hired as Rockets’ coachHOUSTON — Mike D’Antoni is taking his “Seven Seconds or Less” offense to Houston, where James Harden is waiting to give his new coach the kind of weapon that could be a perfect fit for his system.D’Antoni reached agreement with the Rockets on a four-year deal, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the hiring, which was first reported by Yahoo! Sports.

Grizzlies tap Fizdale as new head coachMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies have their new coach: David Fizdale.The Miami Heat assistant has accepted the Grizzlies’ offer to be their next coach, a person familiar with the negotiations said. Fizdale accepted the offer after he met with Memphis controlling owner Robert Pera on Wednesday in California, the person said, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Grizzlies have not commented on the negotiations.Yahoo! Sports first reported Fizdale has agreed to a four-year deal. Fizdale replaces Dave Joerger, who was fired May 7 after three seasons and three playoff appearances. This will be Fizdale’s first head coaching job.

Ravens penalized for illegal practiceOWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens have forfeited one week of offseason practices for violating the labor agreement on such workouts.The NFL also fined coach John Harbaugh $137,000, while the team was fined $343,000 under current collective bargaining agreement guidelines. When the Ravens had rookies and first-year players don pads at a minicamp, it was a violation of the CBA rules.

Dodgers to pitch 19-year-old UriasLOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are ready to unveil highly touted pitcher Julio Urias, calling him up to make his major league debut on Friday night in New York against the Mets.The 19-year-old left-hander is 4-1 with a 1.10 ERA at Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he has a 27-inning scoreless streak and 44 strikeouts in 41 innings.Urias will replace lefty Alex Wood, who was scratched with triceps soreness.

Bradley hit streak ended at 29 gamesBOSTON — Jackie Bradley Jr. of the Boston Red Sox had his hitting streak ended at 29 games and teammate Xander Bogaerts took over the mantle of the longest current streak in the majors by keeping his alive at 19 games.Bradley went 0 for 4 in the 8-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies after moving up to the leadoff spot for the first time this season. Thursday marked the first time this season any Red Sox player besides Mookie Betts, who had the night off, had led off a game.