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DETROIT (AP) — The New York Yankees missed the playoffs the last two years while saying goodbye to a pair of greats. Mediocrity — or, worse yet, irrelevance — was a very real possibility headi…

NEW YORK (AP) — NCAA President Mark Emmert is glad the Big Ten has sparked a discussion about freshmen ineligibility, even though it is an idea fraught with potential pitfalls.

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Madison Brengle of the United States upset third-seeded Petra Kvitova 6-3, 7-6 (2) in the second round of the Porsche Grand Prix on Thursday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Waltrip will drive the No. 55 Toyota in next week's race at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama.

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says Pete Rose will play some role during this summer's All-Star Game in Cincinnati.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles personnel chief Ed Marynowitz says Tim Tebow's passing skills have improved and he was signed to compete for a spot at quarterback.

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Marius Vizer reopened his feud with world sports leaders on Thursday by launching a personal attack on the president of track and field's governing body.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard has been named the NBA defensive player of the year.

DETROIT (AP) — Tigers closer Joe Nathan will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his pitching elbow.

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Second-seeded Gael Monfils advanced to the quarterfinals of the Nastase Tiriac Trophy by beating Mikhail Youzhny 6-1, 6-2 Thursday.

PARIS (AP) — Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is worried that his drivers will need up to nine engines this season following a complicated start for both Daniel Ricciardo and Daniil Kvyat.

BRADFORD, England (AP) — High up in the corner of the stadium, draped over dozens of seats and hidden from the spring sunshine, a message on a giant England flag reads: "You'll Never Walk Alon…

SHANGHAI (AP) — Most golfers at the Volvo China Open had trouble keeping their approach shots from flying off the firm greens at Tomson Golf Course on Thursday.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Defending champion Kei Nishikori eased past Santiago Giraldo of Colombia 6-2, 6-1 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Defending champion Kei Nishikori eased past Santiago Giraldo of Colombia 6-2, 6-1 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Defending champion Kei Nishikori eased past Santiago Giraldo of Colombia 6-2, 6-1 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open.

Ohio State drew 99,391, Nebraska 76,000, Penn State 68,000 and Michigan 60,000 for their games this spring while UW has been in the 10,000 range in recent years.

   

Inside linebacker T.J. Edwards had two interceptions and two sacks during a scrimmage Wednesday.

Inside linebacker and cornerback are the two that stand out as holes the general manager must plug in this draft.