Sports People

Bob Boone, who in his first year as manager led the Kansas City Royals to second place in the A.L. Central, had his contract extended through 1997… . Defenseman Eric Desjardins has signed a new, multiyear contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. Terms were not disclosed… . Jim Courier, seeking his second consecutive tournament victory, gained the quarterfinals of the Toulouse (France) Open with a straight-set victory over Frenchman Rodolphe Gilbert. In other second round matches, Daniel Vacek of the Czech Republic downed Johan Van Herck of Belgium, 6-3, 7-6 (11-9) and Karol Kucera of Slovakia beat Jaime Yzaga of Peru, 6-3, 6-4… . The Spurs signed top draft pick Cory Alexander just in time for the opening of training camp.

Doug West, the only player who has been with the Minnesota Timberwolves since their beginning, agreed to a five-year contract extension with the team… . The Atlanta Hawks signed Stacey Augmon to a new five-year contract. Terms were not disclosed. Former University of Arizona standout Damon Stoudamire, downplaying concerns that he is too small for the NBA, signed a three-year, $4.6 million contract with the expansion Toronto Raptors… . Dallas Mavericks forward Roy Tarpley was unable to complete a physical because of apparent internal cramping, his agent said. “It’s right in the gallbladderpancreas area,” said George Andrews, Tarpley’s lawyer and agent. “He’ll undergo a procedure Monday and there will be a little bit of downtime, but after that he’ll get back on track.” … Montana cornerback Justin Hazel is on school probation and must undergo counseling, but will not miss a game after pleading guilty to misdemeanor theft.