Eight-time champion Serena Williams was eliminated as a potential obstacle in the fourth round, making Azarenka’s path less daunting.
David Goffin, seeded 15th, became the first Belgian ever to reach the men’s semifinals at Key Biscayne by rallying past No. 18 Gilles Simon 3-6, 6-2, 6-1.
The popular rider nicknamed “Bo-rail” for his knack of finding a spot along the inside of the track told his agent, Larry Melancon, it’s time to call it a career.
Demetrius Jackson, a 6-foot-1 point guard who averaged 15.8 points and 4.7 assists in leading Notre Dame to a 24-12 record and an Elite Eight appearance, is forgoing his final year of eligibility to enter the NBA draft.
Kansas forward Brannen Greene also is skipping his final year of eligibility to enter the NBA draft.
Dansby, 34, played for the intrastate rival Cleveland the past two seasons and led the Browns in tackles.
Offensive tackle Jordan Mills is staying in Buffalo after signing the team’s qualifying offer.
Mills had five starts in 10 games with Buffalo after the Bills signed him off the Lions’ practice squad in October.
