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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Playoffs could create chances for Big Ten teams

CHICAGO (AP) — As he watched the BCS championship game last season, Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook could not help but wonder:
Rory McIlroy ready to get back to work

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The claret jug is not out of sight. Rory McIlroy is just trying to get it out of his mind.
NASCAR suspends Hamlin crew chief Grubb 6 races

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR suspended Denny Hamlin's crew chief and car chief on Tuesday for six races because the Joe Gibbs Racing entry failed inspection following his third-place finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
AP source: Gordon hires attorney, plans defense

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Josh Gordon has a new, high-profile teammate to help him fight the NFL
Relief roles a matter of routine

When Detroit reliever Willie Hernandez won the MVP in 1984, he pitched in 80 games. Only 33 of those appearances were save opportunities.
NCAA settles head-injury suit, will change rules

CHICAGO (AP) -- The NCAA agreed Tuesday to settle a class-action head-injury lawsuit by creating a $70 million fund to diagnose thousands of current and former college athletes to determine if they suffered brain trauma playing football, hockey, soccer and other contact sports.
Browns put on the pads, get physical in camp

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Behind his stylish sunglasses, Browns first-year coach Mike Pettine stayed cool and showed little outward emotion on a day he had been looking forward to for months.
Ahmed sends Dbacks over Reds 2-1 in 15 innings

CINCINNATI (AP) -- As the game went one with no hint that either team was capable of scoring, Arizona catcher Miguel Montero became philosophical.
Santana hits 2 more HRs, Indians stop Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hall of Famers Reggie Jackson and Jim Rice didn't do it. Neither did Mark McGwire, Albert Pujols, Jim Thome, Barry Bonds nor any other opposing slugger who played at Kansas City.
The Big Hurt and Joe Torre headline HOF class

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Frank Thomas choked back tears, Joe Torre apologized for leaving people out of his speech and Tony La Russa said he felt uneasy.
Kahne doomed by poor restart, fuel woes at Indy

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kasey Kahne held the inside line, a lead and a shot at winning the Brickyard 400.
It's 'Jeff Gordon Day' at Indy for record 5th time

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With a fifth Brickyard 400 victory on the line Sunday, Jeff Gordon looked like the driver he was 20 years ago.
Ausmus ejected, Tigers lose to Angels 4-0

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Detroit manager Brad Ausmus was ejected in the third inning Saturday night. He didn't miss much offense from the Tigers.
Butler, Royals overcome Indians for 5th win in row

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Billy Butler and the surging Kansas City Royals wrecked things for the Cleveland Indians for the second straight night.
Roethlisberger OK with choice to wait on new deal

PITTSBURGH (AP) — There are days when Ben Roethlisberger can feel every single hit he's absorbed during a decade as one of the NFL's most fearless quarterbacks.