La Crosse Tribune Sports News

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — There's no quarterback controversy at Washington Redskins training camp. Instead, there's plenty of optimism coming off a division title.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas defensive end Randy Gregory is facing a longer suspension over another violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy, and owner Jerry Jones says he doesn't expect to see the troubled player at training camp in California.

Top-20 player Belinda Bencic says on Twitter that she is pulling out of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, another blow to a Swiss tennis team that lost Roger Federer this week, too.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A fit and slimmer Eddie Lacy is pounding away at the defense in Green Bay Packers training camp.

GREEN BAY — Mike Daniels has taken a liking to Green Bay Packers first-round pick Kenny Clark, a young nose tackle whose addition has taken on added importance with the retirement of B.J. Raji.

ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — The Colts' first training camp practice had a familiar look.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets and first-round draft pick Darron Lee have agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth $10.2 million that is fully guaranteed.

BOSTON (AP) — Rudolph "Spider" Edwards, who with his dust mop and jaunty fedora shared the parquet floor with Celtics stars from Bill Russell to Larry Bird in the old Boston Garden and new, has died. He was 86.

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with goaltender Petr Mrazek.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs placed running back Jamaal Charles on the physically unable to perform list Wednesday, though coach Andy Reid said it should not be considered a setback in his return from a knee injury.

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson completed his staff Wednesday, naming Jay Triano associate head coach and Tyrone Corbin and Nate Bjorkgren assistant coaches.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Longtime NFL kicker Kris Brown and former NFL defensive end Adam Carriker are among four former Nebraska Cornhuskers to be inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Center Anderson Varejao will miss the Olympics for host Brazil because of a herniated disc in his lower back.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Gus Bradley looks like he could pass the team's conditioning test.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway declared the Super Bowl champs' quarterback competition wide open entering training camp.

TORONTO (AP) — R.A. Dickey is in a rut, which is bad news for the Blue Jays.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Carrasco needed to be nearly perfect against Stephen Strasburg.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed second baseman Brett Lawrie on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 22, and recalled infielder Carlos Sanchez from Triple-A Chrlotte on Wednesday before their game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have reached an agreement with veteran offensive lineman Jake Long on a one-year contract, pending the condition of his oft-injured right knee.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed five-time All-Pro defensive tackle Kevin Williams to a one-day contract so he can formally retire as a member of the team.