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FILE - Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson looks on from the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Clawson says roughly six to eight of his players returned despite tampering efforts by other schools hoping to convince them to transfer. Clawson spoke Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the Atlantic Coast Conference's preseason media days. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Wake Forest's Dave Clawson says multiple players returned despite tampering by other schools

Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson says roughly six to eight of his players returned despite tampering efforts by other schools hoping to persuade them to transfer. He said his players were offered … more

By AARON BEARD | 7/27/23

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) grabs his calf after an injury on a scramble play during NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)

Bengals QB Joe Burrow carted off the practice field after calf injury

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was carted off the practice field after he came up hobbling from a scramble. The 26-year-old franchise quarterback hobbled on one leg and then went to the … more

7/27/23

FILE - Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, front, chats with retired Broncos linebacker Karl Mecklenburg during NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Centennial, Colo. Sean Payton is back on the sideline and this time it's in Denver. The former Saints head coach was hired after spending a year in the broadcast booth. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Sean Payton pins blame for awful 2022 season by Broncos, Wilson on predecessor Nathaniel Hackett

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton unleashed criticisms on his predecessor Nathaniel Hackett and his new team, the New York Jets, in an interview. Until now, Payton had avoided not only … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 7/27/23

New York Giants' Saquon Barkley talks to reporters after a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, July 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Saquon Barkley followed his heart in signing franchise tag and joining the Giants

Star running back Saquon Barkley followed his heart in signing his franchise tag and joining the New York Giants for the start of training camp. Speaking for the first time since signing a one-year, … more

By TOM CANAVAN | 7/27/23

FILE - Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan laughs as he talks to the media following the morning session of football training camp in Denver, Sunday, July 29, 2007. Versatile running back Roger Craig, and two-time Super Bowl-winning coaches Tom Coughlin and Mike Shanahan advanced to the next stage of consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The selection committees cut down the list of candidates from 31 seniors and 29 coaches and contributors to 12 in each category in results announced Thursday, July 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Roger Craig, Tom Coughlin and Mike Shanahan advance in Hall of Fame consideration

Versatile running back Roger Craig, and two-time Super Bowl-winning coaches Tom Coughlin and Mike Shanahan advanced to the next stage of consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The selection … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 7/27/23

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) stands with a member of the coaching staff during practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Cornerback Jalen Ramsey appears to injure leg during Dolphins practice

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey was carted off with an apparent leg injury at the end of Thursday’s practice. Ramsey was matched up against receiver Tyreek Hill during an 11-on-11 drill when … more

By ALANIS THAMES | 7/27/23

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is seen on the bench during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Shohei Ohtani is staying with the Angels, at least for the rest of the season, GM says

Shohei Ohtani is staying with the Los Angeles Angels, at least for the rest of the season. The playoff-contending team said Thursday it has decided not to deal the two-way superstar, just days before … more

By LARRY LAGE | 7/27/23

United States' Lindsey Horan celebrates her team's first US goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, July 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Alysa Rubin)

Captain Horan sets the tone for United States at the Women's World Cup

As co-captain of the United States, Lindsey Horan is setting a feisty tone for the team at the Women's World Cup. She got into it with Dutch midfielder Danielle van de Donk and just minutes later … more

By ANNE M. PETERSON | 7/27/23

FILE - Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries the ball against New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II (30) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 in Minneapolis. Free agent running back Dalvin Cook is scheduled to visit with the New York Jets this weekend, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.The former Minnesota Vikings star, who turns 28 in August, could join a revamped Jets offense led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers and coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

Free agent running back Dalvin Cook meeting with Jets this weekend, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press free agent running back Dalvin Cook is scheduled to visit with the New York Jets this weekend. The former Minnesota Vikings star, … more

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. | 7/27/23

Portugal's Kika Nazareth celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's 2nd goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and Vietnam in Hamilton, New Zealand, Thursday, July 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Portugal knocks Vietnam out of Women's World Cup with 2-0 victory in group stage

Telma Encarnacao scored one goal and assisted on another as Portugal defeated Vietnam 2-0 on Thursday in the Women’s World Cup. The Portugal win ensured Vietnam can't advance to the knockout stage. … more

By LUKE VARGAS | 7/27/23

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders speaks at an NCAA college football Pac-12 media day Friday, July 21, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Leaving the Pac-12? Colorado calls meeting, AP source says Big 12 has already voted to let Buffs in

The Colorado board of regents has scheduled a special meeting for Thursday. Athletics operations is on the agenda, raising speculation the school may leave the Pac-12 Conference and return to the Big … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 7/27/23

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito throws to the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Angels acquire pitchers Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo López from White Sox for prospects

The Los Angeles Angels acquired right-handed pitchers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. The aggressive deal signals their determination to contend for a … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 7/27/23

Lindsey Horan scores as US ekes out 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup

Lindsey Horan scored a revenge goal after being knocked around in the second half and the United States squeezed out a a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup. The Dutch struck … more

By ANNE M. PETERSON | 7/26/23

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, left, smiles during batting practice as manager Aaron Boone stands by prior to a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Aaron Judge is back in New York and could come off injured list Friday at Baltimore

Aaron Judge is back in New York and could return to the Yankees’ lineup Friday night at Baltimore. Sidelined since early June with a toe injury, Judge played another simulated game Wednesday at the … more

By MIKE FITZPATRICK | 7/26/23

FILE - PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks during a news conference before the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, June 22, 2022, in Cromwell, Conn. Monahan is returning to work just over a month after he stepped away for a “medical situation” during a tumultuous time of working out a surprise commercial agreement with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Monahan says PGA Tour won't support proposed rollback of golf ball

The PGA Tour won't be supporting the proposal to roll back the golf ball. That's from Commissioner Jay Monahan in a memo sent to players Wednesday evening. Monahan says there is widespread belief … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 7/26/23

Kansas City Royals' Michael Massey, right, steals second base as the throw gets past Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario, left, on a throwing error by catcher Bo Naylor during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Cleveland. Massey advanced to third. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Guardians agree to trade shortstop Rosario to Dodgers for pitcher Syndergaard, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Guardians have agreed to trade shortstop Amed Rosario to the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitcher Noah Syndergaard and cash … more

By TOM WITHERS | 7/26/23

Colorado defensive coordinator Charles Kelly speaks at an NCAA college football Pac-12 media day Friday, July 21, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Colorado calls special regents meeting to address athletics amid conference realignment speculation

The Colorado board of regents has scheduled a special meeting Thursday with athletics operations on the agenda, ramping up speculation the school is considering a return to the Big 12 from the … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 7/26/23

Toronto Blue Jays' Matt Chapman hits a double during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Merrifield and Jansen go deep to help Blue Jays rout Dodgers 8-1, take 2 of 3 from LA

Whit Merrifield hit a three-run homer, Danny Jansen went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1. The Blue Jays took two of three from the NL West leaders. Merrifield went 2 … more

By BETH HARRIS | 7/26/23

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, second from left, Bronny James, center, and Bryce James stand during a ceremony honoring LeBron James as the NBA's all-time leading scorer, before the Lakers' basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 9, 2023, in Los Angeles. Bronny James was hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a day after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at the University of Southern California, a family spokesman said. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

No new details on Bronny James 2 days after cardiac arrest during USC basketball practice

Neither Bronny James’ family nor the university have offered updates on his condition. The 18-year-old son of LeBron James went into cardiac arrest during a basketball practice with his team at the … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 7/26/23

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers speaks to reporters after a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Aaron Rodgers takes a pay cut and agrees to a 2-year, $75 million deal with the Jets, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press that quarterback Aaron Rodgers took a pay cut and agrees to a new two-year, $75 million guaranteed contract with the New York Jets. The … more

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. | 7/26/23