Dustin Brown knocks off top-seeded Marin Cilic in France

Dustin Brown of Germany upset top-seeded Marin Cilic of Croatia 6-4, 6-4 in second-round action Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Open Sud de France in Montpelier. Brown, ranked 84th in the world, broke serve against Cilic once in each set and did not face a break point en route to his upset victory.

Sharks looking for response in Tuesday’s rematch with Kings

Defenseman Mirco Mueller will make his NHL season debut Tuesday night at SAP Center as the Sharks face the Los Angeles Kings in what should be another lively affair between the two California rivals. Mueller, who was recalled on Monday, will likely be paired with Dylan DeMelo as the Sharks look get a measure of redemption after Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Kings at Staples Center.