Miscellany

Rupert Murdoch’s sports empire will not extend to Manchester United.

The media magnate was denied by the British government in his attempt to buy the famed soccer club for $1 billion, which would have been the most expensive price for any sports franchise in the world.

Although federal charges of laundering drug money cloud his future, former Pro Bowl receiver Tony Martin signed a four-year, $14.2 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.

Banshee Breeze rallied from 10 lengths off the pace to beat Sister Act by 1-1/4 lengths in the $500,000 Blossom Handicap at Hot Springs, Ark.

Five members of the Utah track team, an assistant coach and a trainer received minor injuries in an accident involving their bus and a truck during a blizzard on Interstate 84 near Burley, Idaho.