Final lineup set for World Series of Poker

Poker: Six-time bracelet winner and poker pro Daniel Negreanu seemed headed for a fairy-tale ending at the World Series of Poker, but the dream was crushed by the queen of hearts sending him to the sidelines in the chase for the $7.7 million top prize.

Instead, nine other competitors will finish poker’s richest tournament in November at Las Vegas, including a 72-year-old former Hasbro executive and a 27-year-old poker pro who won his $10,000 buy-in for the no-limit Texas Hold ’em main event by playing daily fantasy sports.

Eight players are chasing dominant chip leader Joe McKeehen. The 24-year-old Pennsylvanian realizes he may now be seen as poker’s villain after eliminating Negreanu, who finished in 11th place, with a dramatic hand.

Negreanu wagered the last of his chips after an ace in his hand paired the board. McKeehen called with several draws, then won with a straight on the final community card.

Shock’s Johnson pleads not guilty

WNBA: The Glory Johnson-Brittney Griner saga has taken another turn.

Johnson’s attorney said that she has entered a not guilty plea in the domestic violence case involving fellow WNBA star Griner.

Johnson and Griner were arrested on April 22 at their home in Goodyear, Arizona, on misdemeanor charges of assault and domestic violence disorderly conduct. Prosecutors in both Goodyear and Maricopa County, Arizona, did not file charges against Johnson.

Brian Russo, Johnson’s attorney, said that he didn’t expect further charges to be filed.

Galaxy sign Mexican star dos Santos

Soccer: The Los Angeles Galaxy have signed Mexican midfielder Giovani dos Santos to a designated player contract, adding another international star to their lineup.

Dos Santos spent the last two seasons with Spain’s Villareal, scoring 12 goals in 58 La Liga appearances.

• Cuba advances with 1-0 Gold Cup win over Guatemala: Maikel Reyes scored on a header in the 73rd minute to lift Cuba to a 1-0 win over Guatemala in the CONCAF Gold Cup at Charlotte, North Carolina.

Cuba (1-2-0) advanced to the quarterfinals, where it will play the United States on Saturday in Baltimore, Maryland.

Cuba’s first goal of the tournament came when Alberto Gomez sent a crossing pass in the center of the box to Reyes, who headed the ball past Paulo Motta.

• Adu agrees to contract with NASL team: The Tampa Bay Rowdies of the second-tier North American Soccer League have agreed to a contract with one-time phenom Freddy Adu.

The 26-year-old Adu has struggled to live up to expectations since making his debut at age 14 for Major League Soccer’s D.C. United in 2004. He was the captain of the U.S. team at the 2007 Under-20 World Cup that Rowdies coach Thomas Rongen led. Adu made his debut for the senior national team in 2006 at age 16, making him the youngest player to represent the United States at the senior level.

• Philosophy limits Valdes’ time with Manchester United: Victor Valdes’ stint at Manchester United is going to be brief.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said the club intends on selling Valdes after the goalkeeper failed to follow the club’s philosophy. Valdes was absent from United’s roster for its preseason tour of the United States that opens on Friday against Mexico’s Club America in Seattle.

Law gives employee status to cheerleaders

Miscellany: Gov. Jerry Brown has approved legislation recognizing California’s professional cheerleaders as employees who are entitled to earn minimum wage and be paid for overtime.

The Democratic governor announced that he signed AB202, requiring that sports teams employ cheerleaders as workers instead of contractors. It provides them with sick leave and overtime pay, as well as other labor protections available to team staff.

• Bar claims ’NFL Sunday Ticket’ is illegal monopoly: A San Francisco bar is suing the NFL and DirecTV, alleging the satellite TV provider’s exclusive right to broadcast certain games is an illegal monopoly, resulting in higher prices.

• Commission OKs changes to strengthen sports agent act: An organization that works to standardize state laws is strengthening an act that bars sports agents from illegally luring college athletes into contracts.

The Uniform Law Commission approved changes to the Uniform Athlete Agents Act during its annual meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia.