In Brief
[naviga:h3]Martinez suffers bruised left hand[/naviga:h3]
CINCINNATI — J.D. Martinez bruised his left hand while striking out, forcing him out of his debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Martinez left for a defensive replacement in the bottom of the inning. X-rays were negative.
[naviga:h3]Police suspend Elliott investigation[/naviga:h3]
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas police have suspended an investigation into an incident at a bar involving Ezekiel Elliott, the latest off-field issue for the Cowboys’ star running back.
Police said the investigation was suspended “due to the lack of a complaint,” and that no other witnesses had come forward. The statement said investigators had made several unsuccessful attempts to reach the 30-year-old man who was punched in the nose Sunday night.
[naviga:h3]Ginobili returning to San Antonio[/naviga:h3]
SAN ANTONIO — Manu Ginobili appears to be putting off retirement for at least another season.
The forward, who turns 40 on July 28, has tweeted that he is re-signing with San Antonio. The 6-foot-6 guard has been a part of four of the Spurs’ five NBA championships.