Women’s Final Four may leave Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA faces a decision about whether to call for next year’s women’s Final Four to find a new venue as pressure builds for repeal or revision of Indiana’s new religious objection law.

NCAA President Mark Emmert has indicated the Indianapolis-headquartered organization would consider relocating all types of college sports events out of state if the law doesn’t change. None on the calendar is quite as urgent as next year’s women’s championship.

Indiana’s capital city, which has built an economy and reputation as an attractive base for major sports events, is being watched carefully as fallout swells about the law, which opponents say amounts to legalized discrimination.

The men’s Final Four is in Indianapolis this weekend and could not have been moved on short notice. But officials have made it clear there is enough time to consider relocating future events, and that they want an environment welcoming to all athletes and fans.

Taylor’s accuser recants allegations

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The woman who said former Alabama football player Jonathan Taylor assaulted her has recanted the allegations and was arrested.

The 24-year-old woman, who has not been identified, was charged with False Reporting to Law Enforcement, Tuscaloosa police said Wednesday in a release. She was released from the Tuscaloosa County Jail on bond.

Red Sox catcher faces elbow surgery

BOSTON — Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

The Red Sox said Dr. James Andrews will operate Thursday in Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Williams secures 700th career win

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Serena Williams abused her racket, scolded herself and even made angry faces at the sun.

In the end, as usual, she took out her frustration on the ball.

The seven-time Key Biscayne champion overcame her shaky play Wednesday for her 700th career victory, beating Sabine Lisicki 7-6 (4), 1-6, 6-3 to reach the semifinals of the Miami Open.