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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have placed their franchise tag on star receiver Demaryius Thomas, guaranteeing him roughly $12.8 million next season and buying them more time to wo…

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian Football Association has appointed Hector Cuper, from Argentina, as the new manager of its national team.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Regan Smith will again replace Kurt Busch this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have been taking advantage of their opportunity to communicate with Adrian Peterson.

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Pat Venditte is used to it by now. Teammates, coaches and others regularly stop him for a chance to check out his one-of-a-kind glove, the same one he has used for years fea…

VIERA, Fla. (AP) — Max Scherzer was warming up in the bullpen, getting ready to head onto the field to throw his first batting practice session for the Washington Nationals.

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jordan and two other NBA owners have joined Forbes' annual list of the world's billionaires.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Padraig Harrington captured his first PGA Tour title in more than six years on Monday when he birdied the final hole in regulation and then beat 21-year-old roo…

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa is slashing prices on student season football tickets after a disappointing turnout in 2014.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kurt Busch has agreed to follow NASCAR's recommended guidelines to be eligible for eventual reinstatement.

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions' website is reporting that the team will not use the franchise tag on star defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.

The Kansas City Chiefs have placed the franchise tag on All-Pro pass rusher Justin Houston, a person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez is ready to play for the New York Yankees.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Michael Schumacher's 15-year-old son Mick has outgrown kart racing and is moving up to Formula 4, a series for young talents.

KRALJEVO, Serbia (AP) — Marin Cilic has failed to recover from injury and will miss Croatia's Davis Cup tie against Serbia next weekend.

KRALJEVO, Serbia (AP) — Marin Cilic has failed to recover from injury and will miss Croatia's Davis Cup tie against Serbia next weekend.

KRALJEVO, Serbia (AP) — Marin Cilic has failed to recover from injury and will miss Croatia's Davis Cup tie against Serbia next weekend.

Josh Gasser saw the storybook ending for UW’s seniors coming from a long way off.

Frank Kaminsky leads the charge as UW earns a share of the conference title for the first time since the 2007-08 season.

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