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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A custom footwear designer says he has given a pair of Nike cleats a patriotic look for Titans linebacker Avery Williamson to wear during Tennessee's opener on Sept. 11.

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams has been cleared for practice after passing his physical.

The Preble native who won MVP honors with a Rose Bowl record 401 passing yards in 1963 despite losing to Southern California died of natural causes.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The young athlete, now competing at the Rio Games, always considered herself to be a girl just like the others, a girl who loved to run. Then the governing body of track and field told…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The young athlete, now competing at the Rio Games, always considered herself to be a girl just like the others, a girl who loved to run. Then the governing body of track and field told…

Finally back on the field after missing most of his rookie season because of an ankle injury, Montgomery is playing catch-up as he tries to win a roster spot.

Sanders, who would have been a redshirt sophomore this season, was one of two scholarship players who did not make the Badgers' 105-man fall camp roster.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

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The New York Mets and Kansas City Royals opened the season against each other back in April in a rematch from last year's World Series.

NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Girardi was weeping, his voice cracking.

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma's wide receivers have grown weary of the question they will be asked until the season starts. How in the world will they fill the considerable void left by the departure of Sterling Shepard?

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) -- Kyle Petty hit two home runs and drove in five runs, as the Bakersfield Blaze defeated the Lake Elsinore Storm 11-8 on Sunday. The Blaze swept the three-game series with the win.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Daniel Suero doubled and singled three times, driving home five runs and scoring a couple as the Boise Hawks topped the Tri-City Dust Devils 11-4 on Sunday.

CHICAGO (AP) — After watching his bullpen meltdown in the eighth inning for a second straight game, manager Joe Maddon tried to focus on the bright side:

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Xavier Scruggs hit a run-scoring double in the first inning, leading the New Orleans Zephyrs to an 8-6 win over the Las Vegas 51s on Sunday.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Russia's only track and field athlete in Rio de Janeiro wins appeal to compete at Olympics.

ONALASKA — Trailing by a touchdown in overtime last season against West Salem, Onalaska High School’s football team was staring at a disappointing loss after allowing a 90-yard drive in the final minute of regulation and a quick score in…

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) -- Scott Heineman tripled and doubled as the High Desert Mavericks defeated the Stockton Ports 5-3 on Sunday.

It’s written all over their faces as they talk about their team and their game.