Baseball

Reds choose manager — Pitching coach Bryan Price was first on the Cincinnati Reds’ list of manager candidates. Three hours of answering every question tossed his way ended their search rather quickly. After one interview, it was over. The Reds stayed in-house for their next manager, giving Price a three-year deal Tuesday that came with expectations that he’ll take them deep into the playoffs right away. “Bryan is exceptional,” owner Bob Castellini said. “We’ve been fortunate to be with him long enough to know how exceptional he is.” The Reds fired Dusty Baker with a year left on his two-year deal after a final-week fade that included an implosion by the pitching staff. The job carries enormous expectations for the 51-year-old Price, who has been one of the most successful pitching coaches in the majors but has never managed at any level.

UCLA must cede stadium — A judge has refused to overturn his ruling that UCLA must give up its baseball stadium that is leased on land from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. But U.S. District Judge S. James Otero said Monday that UCLA could appeal. The national champion Bruins have played in Jackie Robinson Stadium for nearly 50 years. In February, Otero ruled the VA violated federal law by leasing part of its West L.A. property for commercial use to UCLA and others. A lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union sought to have the leased property used for veterans’ housing and health care.

Golf

Teen officially goes pro — Top-ranked amateur Lydia Ko has announced her decision to turn professional at the age of 16 after foregoing more than $1 million in potential prize money. Ko, ranked No. 5 in the world, tweeted her decision on Wednesday, saying she made up her mind after taking advice from rugby player Israel Dagg. The LPGA Tour confirmed Oct. 10 that it received a petition from Ko asking that it waive its minimum age requirement of 18. Ko was also the youngest winner of an LPGA tournament at 15 when she won the 2012 Canadian Open, a title she defended this year. She has yet to miss a cut in 23 professional tournaments.

Analyst apologizes to Tiger —Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee apologized to Tiger Woods on Tuesday after insinuating the world’s No. 1 player cheated during his five-win season. Chamblee saved Woods for last in his report card of 14 players in a column posted last week on Golf.com. He told of getting caught cheating on a math test in the fourth grade, and how the teacher crossed a line through his “100” and gave him an “F.” Chamblee followed that anecdote by writing, “I remember when we only talked about Tiger’s golf. I miss those days. He won five times and contended in majors and won the Vardon Trophy and … how shall we say this … was a little cavalier with the rules.” He then gave Woods a “100” with a line through it, followed by the “F.” The 51-year-old Chamblee apologized in a series of posts on his Twitter account on Tuesday night. “My intention was to note Tiger’s rules infractions this year, but comparing that to cheating in grade school went too far,” he wrote.

Football

Harvin practices for Seattle — Percy Harvin was back on the practice field for the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday. When the receiver finally gets into a game is still unknown. Harvin was limited in his return to practice for the Seahawks. It was his first work with the team since undergoing hip surgery in early August. Harvin said a bone in his hip was impacting his labrum and causing pain. He said it was a “cut and dry” decision to have the surgery, but difficult to accept joining a new team. Harvin said he wants to get back into a game as soon as he can, but wants to be smart and not return too soon. Harvin has not played in a regular-season game since Week 9 of last season when he was with Minnesota and suffered an ankle injury against the Seahawks.

Parent alleges bullying after 91-0 game — A parent at a Texas high school that lost a football game 91-0 has filed a bullying complaint against the winning coach. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Aledo High School coach Tim Buchanan learned of the online complaint against him Saturday, the day after his team beat Western Hills in a 4A matchup. State law requires Aledo’s principal to investigate the complaint and prepare a report. Western Hills coach John Naylor told the paper he disagreed with the bullying allegation. Buchanan’s team is averaging 69.3 points a game and is on its way to a 7-0 record. He pulled his starters after 21 plays during the game, and the clock ran uninterrupted beginning in the third quarter.