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BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) —  The opening round of the TimberTech Championship has been washed out by rain. The plan now is for a 36-hole Saturday on…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Taco Charlton is looking to prove he’s not a bust…

CHICAGO (AP) — Dallas assistant Mikey Varas has been hired as head coach of the U.S. under-20 national team. Varas served as Luchi Gonzalez’s…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves were cheered by hundreds of thousands of fans in a two-stage parade celebrating…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Left-hander Francisco Pérez has been claimed by the Washington Nationals after being waived by the Cleveland Indians. The…

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Loena Hendrickx of Belgium was the surprise winner of the women’s short program at the ISU Grand Prix in Italy. Hendrickx…

ROME (AP) — Torino midfielder Tommaso Pobega has been called up to Italy’s squad for the first time for decisive World Cup qualifiers against…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks have reassigned promising rookie forward William Eklund to his club team…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two members of the House of Representatives are urging the NFL and the Washington Football Team to release individuals from…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets safety Marcus Maye will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer WACO, Texas (AP) — The championship expectations are unchanged for the Baylor women. The 11-time defending Big…

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Gil Hodges, Roger Maris and Minnie Miñoso are among 10 men on the ballot of the Golden Days Era committee of baseball’s…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson is questionable for Sunday’s game against Buffalo because of a foot…

VILAMOURA, Portugal (AP) — Nino Bertasio has carded a 2-under 69 to hold a two-shot lead after the second round of the Portugal Masters. The…

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he sought alternative treatments instead of the NFL-endorsed…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Opponents of the Oregon Ducks are keying in on defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, including Washington coach Jimmy…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule said running back Christian McCaffrey has a chance to play Sunday…

MONTREAL (AP) — Carey Price is preparing to return to the Montreal Canadiens. The superstar goalie will rejoin the team on Monday. Montreal coach…