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The LSU Board of Supervisors may have been sending football coach Les Miles a subtle message on Friday when they deferred what was expected to be a noncontroversial boost in incentive pay.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have beefed up their offensive line and improved the running game in an effort to give quarterback Marcus Mariota more help.

The University of Wisconsin women's hockey team announced that Verona native Claudia Kepler will transfer from Ohio State and join the Badgers.

It appears Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall's decision to kneel during the national anthem prior to Thursday's win over the Panthers may prove to be costly.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles is listed as doubtful for Sunday's opener against the Chargers.

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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed center Joe Berger to a one-year contract extension.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets linebacker David Harris is questionable for the season opener Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals because of a shoulder injury.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves say top prospect Ozzie Albies will undergo surgery next week for a fractured right elbow.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad receiver Evan Spencer is retiring at age 23.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State is favored by seven points against California on Saturday night, an indication of how far the Aztecs have come under coach Rocky Long.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes don't have a captain. They think they still have plenty of leaders.

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer knows who'll be his starting quarterback against the Titans on Sunday, but it's anyone's guess leading up to kickoff.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A former financial adviser for retired Spurs star Tim Duncan is facing fraud charges over millions of dollars in lost investments.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars expect running back Chris Ivory to play in the team's season opener against Green Bay despite a calf injury.

NEW YORK (AP) — NFL teams will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with special tributes before Sunday's season openers.

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — After a dominating victory last week over Southeastern Louisiana, No. 22 Oklahoma State knows it will face a much more difficult test on Saturday against Central Michigan.

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Josh Norman rattles off the names like they're members of a rock band: Star, K.K., Charles and Kony.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The rehabilitation of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's left knee will require recovery from multiple ligament reconstruction.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A poker pro who has won millions of dollars in tournaments is fighting felony theft and bad check charges in Las Vegas, where a casino accuses him of failing to repay $215,000 in gambling debts.