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(AP) -- Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas wanted to keep playing in the Eastern Conference finals, but team doctors and officials convinced him he needed to shut down his season for his long-term health.

"They had multiple people come in and talk to me about what's more important," Thomas said Friday, a day after the Celtics were eliminated by the Cleveland Cavaliers. "But I definitely wasn't trying to hear that at that point in time."

Thomas injured the hip in March and aggravated it in the second-round series against Washington. He played three halves against the Cavaliers before limping off the court in the middle of Game 2.

Kvitova to play in French after attack
PARIS (AP) Only two months after picking up her racket for the first time following a knife attack at her home, Petra Kvitova will be playing at the French Open. The two-time Wimbledon champion said Friday she will make her comeback at Roland Garros, although she still lacks power and strength. (MORE)

Vikings' Zimmer: I'll coach with 1 eye

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has had a lot of time on his hands this week while sitting at home on his Kentucky ranch as his team went through optional practices in the Twin Cities.

Zimmer was under strict orders to leave the team and rest his right eye, which has needed eight surgeries to try to repair a detached retina. The lingering issues have led some to wonder if he would be forced to shorten his career. (MORE)

Blue Jays activate Donaldson, Tulowitzki
TORONTO (AP) Blue Jays infielders Josh Donaldson and Troy Tulowitzki have been activated off the disabled list and are back in the starting lineup. The Toronto stars were set to play Friday night against Texas. (MORE)

ESPN signs Chip Kelly as studio analyst
Chip Kelly is getting back into the college football business, this time without a headset. The former Oregon coach is joining ESPN as a studio analyst next season. ESPN announced Friday it has signed him to a multiyear deal. (MORE)

Nats' Scherzer Ks 13, beats Padres 5-1
WASHINGTON (AP) Knowing that Washington star Max Scherzer can sometimes be stubborn when it comes to being taken out of games, Nationals acting manager Chris Speier said before Friday night's contest he hoped Scherzer would go nine. Almost. (MORE)

Tanaka Ks 13 in hard-luck loss to A's
NEW YORK (AP) Masahiro Tanaka handed the ball to Yankees manager Joe Girardi as fans gave a big ovation, and the usually undemonstrative pitcher tipped his cap three times: once while walking off the mound, again when crossing the foul line and a third time to his teammates as he entered New York's dugout. The 28-year-old followed two of his worst big league starts with one of his best. (MORE)

Lasorda has surgery to replace pacemaker
LOS ANGELES (AP) Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda is recovering after surgery to replace his pacemaker. The Los Angeles Dodgers said Friday on Twitter that Lasorda "is doing well." He had the surgery Thursday. (MORE)

Always Dreaming to skip Belmont Stakes
NEW YORK (AP) Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming will skip the Belmont Stakes next month after finishing eighth in the Preakness. Trainer Todd Pletcher says the 3-year-old colt will be pointed toward either the $600,000 Jim Dandy at Saratoga on July 29 or the $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth on July 30, according to the Daily Racing Form. (MORE)

McIlroy skipping Memorial to rest rib