Author: Andrew L. John, Palm Springs Desert Sun

Former MLB pitcher Tommy John says he doesn’t worry about missing out on the Hall of Fame. He is too busy thinking his way through a round of golf.

The BNP Paribas Open let the players choose their own walkout music at Indian Wells. Here’s a sampling of what some of them chose.

Sloane Stephens, who parted with her longtime coach before this year, is stunned 6-3, 6-0 to 109th-ranked Stefanie Voegele.

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.