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OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Former Masters champion Mike Weir is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the PGA Tour and will skip the RBC Canadian Open next week.

FIFA sponsor Coca-Cola has told soccer's governing body to appoint an independent commission to lead the reform process required to clean up the scandal-ridden organization.

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors have confirmed that a top FIFA official has arrived in the United States to face racketeering and bribery charges.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have recalled left-handed pitcher John Lamb from Triple-A Omaha to serve as the 26th man for Friday's day-night doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox.

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — One of the many text messages that Danny Willett received after his second round at the British Open came from his mother. She had written: "Well done, you've made…

NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty minutes after the New York Liberty finish practice, Isiah Thomas hits the court to work with rookie point guard Brittany Boyd.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Leonardo Mayer defeated Filip Krajinovic 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 to give Argentina a 1-0 lead over Serbia in their Davis Cup quarterfinal on Friday.

BASTAD, Sweden (AP) — Defending champion Mona Barthel of Germany struggled past local wild card Rebecca Peterson 6-1, 7-6 (3) to secure a spot in the Swedish Open semifinals on Friday.

OSTEND, Belgium (AP) — Steve Darcis met expectations when he beat Frank Dancevic 3-6, 6-1, 7-5, 6-3 to put Belgium up 1-0 on Canada in their Davis Cup quarterfinal on Friday.

DETROIT (AP) — Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Evan Reed has pleaded no contest to misdemeanor aggravated assault and is expected to be placed on probation to resolve a sexual assault case.

LONDON (AP) — France has the edge over Britain in their Davis Cup quarterfinal after Gilles Simon eased to a 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 victory over James Ward in the opening game on Friday.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The sentencing of former New Orleans Saints player Darren Sharper on federal charges that he drugged and assaulted women in four states has been rescheduled.

The forward didn’t earn a roster spot but learned what it takes to be a better player. 

He has made seven starts for the Brewers and has a 4-1 record with a sparkling 2.15 ERA.

The University of Wisconsin men’s soccer team announced the addition of six players Thursday, including three in-state products.

TOKYO (AP) — In a major reversal, Japan's leader announced Friday that the plans for the main stadium for the 2020 Olympics will be redone because of spiraling costs.

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The Latest from the 144th British Open on the Old Course at St. Andrews (all times local):

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Torii Hunter turns 40 this weekend. He's been bracing for trouble.

A look at what's happening all around the major leagues today:

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — South Korean goalie Kye Hoon Park took up hockey on the advice of an elementary school teacher.