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ROME, Ga. (AP) -- Jared James hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, leading the Rome Braves to a 2-0 win over the Columbia Fireflies on Saturday.

University of Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst promised his quarterbacks throughout spring practice that their performance in March and April wouldn’t determine who would start on Sept. 3, when the Badgers open the season against LSU at Lambeau Field.

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) -- Josh Tobias hit a solo home run in the eighth inning, leading the Clearwater Threshers to a 2-1 win over the Lakeland Flying Tigers on Saturday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans' goal on defense in the offseason was simple: Create more depth and better competition.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Ortiz made two nice catches in a rare start at first base. Oddly enough, he just couldn't help spark the Boston Red Sox at the plate.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers rookies Ross Stripling and Grant Dayton got to face David Ortiz on Saturday when the Red Sox designated hitter made a rare start in the field in an NL park. It turned out to be…

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NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Even as he and Giorgio Tavecchio continue to split reps in practice, Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski doesn't seem too concerned about his job status.

MADISON -- University of Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst promised his quarterbacks throughout spring practice that their performances in March and April wouldn't determine a starter on Sept. 3, when the Badgers open the season against LSU at Lambeau Field.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns' annual scrimmage at Ohio Stadium on Saturday turned into a happy homecoming for Terrelle Pryor, the former Ohio State quarterback turned Browns receiver.

BOWIE, Md. (AP) -- Drew Dosch had two hits and two RBI, and Jason Garcia allowed just four hits over six innings as the Bowie Baysox defeated the Richmond Flying Squirrels 8-2 in the first game of a doubleheader on…

SEATTLE (AP) — Tim Lincecum has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels a day after the two-time Cy Young Award winner allowed six runs in the first inning.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jake Arrieta pitched eight innings of three-hit ball to get his first victory in over a month and the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Saturday.

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier's top goal this season is to stay healthy.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Back on the field after a knee injury wiped out his rookie season, Denver Broncos tight end Jeff Heuerman is working to make his presence felt this season.

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The status of Buffalo Bills rookie linebacker Reggie Ragland is uncertain after initial tests were inconclusive for his left knee injury.

DENVER (AP) — The Miami Marlins have acquired rookie left-handed reliever Hunter Cervenka from the Atlanta Braves for two minor league players.

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- K.J. Woods hit a two-run single in the third inning, leading the Kannapolis Intimidators to a 5-4 win over the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Friday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Teixeira and the New York Yankees hardly needed another firsthand look to know how nasty Andrew Miller is on opposing hitters.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have signed left-hander Clayton Richard, who previously pitched for the team.