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LONDON (AP) — Andy Murray will return to his native Scotland for Britain's Davis Cup match against the United States next year.

CHICAGO (AP) — When Joe Maddon and the Tampa Bay Rays visited Wrigley Field in August, the manager raved about National League baseball and praised the iconic neighborhood ballpark.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Aramis Ramirez has accepted his half of the $14 million mutual option in his contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Even if, by Peyton Manning's assessment, the latest installment of his great rivalry with Tom Brady "stunk," it remains something to treasure.

Duke's Jahlil Okafor has become the third freshman in five years to be named to The Associated Press' preseason All-American team.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal has had successful surgery on his appendix and will remain in the hospital for up to two days to recover.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal has had successful surgery on his appendix and will remain in the hospital for up to two days to recover.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal has had successful surgery on his appendix and will remain in the hospital for up to two days to recover.

LONDON (AP) — Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic has been handed a favorable draw at the ATP Finals, while Roger Federer and Andy Murray will meet in the round-robin phase.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The reviews came quickly and unanimously.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Bernhard Langer robbed the Charles Schwab Cup Championship of some of its usual drama when he wrapped up the points title a week before the Champions Tour finale.

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks had a 24-3 lead over winless Oakland at halftime. The injury-ravaged defending Super Bowl champions ended up barely holding on.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — San Diego mounted a handsome drive to start the game, moving to Miami's 22, and Chargers coach Mike McCoy was so impressed he decided against kicking a field goal on…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alex Smith doesn't care how the Kansas City Chiefs score touchdowns.

HOUSTON (AP) — Mark Sanchez filled in so seamlessly for the Philadelphia Eagles after Nick Foles was injured Sunday that at first one of his linemen didn't know there was a quarterback change.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Carson Palmer gave the Dallas Cowboys just the gift they needed early in a game without Tony Romo — throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — St. Louis quarterback Austin Davis had begun mentally preparing for the 2-minute offense if San Francisco took the lead or tied it on a field goal.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A lot of scenarios ran through Terrell Suggs' head when the Baltimore linebacker prepared to face the Pittsburgh Steelers.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Brad Keselowski is doing everything he can for a chance at another NASCAR championship. No matter how angry he makes other drivers.

MIAMI (AP) — Chris Bosh was often referred to as the most important player for the Miami Heat over the last four seasons, something that probably not many people understood.