WASHINGTON (AP) — Henrik Lundqvist, one of the greatest goaltenders of his generation, has announced his retirement less than nine months after heart surgery. The 39-year-old Swede starred for years for the New York Rangers. He piled up 459 wins and 64 shutouts in 15 seasons. He is sixth in NHL history in wins and seventh in saves, with more than 23,000 in all. He signed a one-year deal with the Washington Capitals in October but never took the ice after announcing he had a heart condition. He had surgery in January.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals 11-time Pro Bowl receiver Larry Fitzgerald says he currently doesn’t have the desire to play an 18th NFL season, though he left the possibility open that he might resume his career. In an interview on SiriusXM Radio with Jim Gray on Mad Dog Sports Radio, Fitzgerald says he’s currently focused on being a radio broadcaster. The 37-year-old has put together 17 of the most consistent and productive seasons for a wide receiver in NFL history. He hasn’t been at the Cardinals’ preseason camp in Glendale, Arizona, over the past month.

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn football coach Bryan Harsin says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home.Harsin said in a statement that he tested positive on Thursday but wasn’t experiencing symptoms. The first-year Tigers coach said he will participate remotely in meetings and practices. Assistant head coach Jeff Schmedding, who works with linebackers, will take over as interim coach for in-person duties.

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat say all employees must be in the process of becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept. 1. The team says exemptions will be available for those awaiting a second dose of a two-shot vaccine or those with “a qualifying medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief.” Employees who have not met vaccination requirements by that date won’t be allowed at work. If they remain noncompliant, they eventually will be considered to have resigned.

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — American Nelly Korda could barely raise a smile after tapping in for the first birdie of her second round at the Women’s British Open. It was a day when the putter turned cold for the world’s top-ranked player and it took her 14 holes to pick up a shot at Carnoustie. Some of Korda’s big rivals had no such problems. Georgia Hall, the 2018 champion, overcame a double-bogey at the 15th hole to shoot 3-under 69 and take a share of the 36-hole lead with Mina Harigae on 7 under overall. No. 4 Sei Young Kim and Lizette Salas were a stroke further back. Korda shot 73 and was three off the lead.

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