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Running back Reggie Bush will reportedly sign a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. In Buffalo, Bush will compete for the second-string running back slot and serve as the team's primary punt returner.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The NL West-leading San Francisco Giants acquired left-handed reliever Will Smith from the Brewers to bolster their bullpen for the stretch run, sending catcher Andrew Susac and pitching prospect Phil Bickford to Milwaukee on Monday.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed undrafted rookie linebacker Raphael Kirby and removed tackle Corey Robinson from the active-physically unable to perform list.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A launching ramp that collapsed at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic sailing venue is to be back in service on Friday — the day the games open and three days before sailing begins.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Sam Gagner to a $650,000, one-year deal.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees stepped up their rebuilding, trading outfielder Carlos Beltran to the AL West-leading Texas Rangers for right-hander Dillon Tate, the fourth overall pick in the 2015 amateur draft, and two other pitching prospects.

The British were supposed to dominate the Olympic road race in London, ushering sprint ace Mark Cavendish over the lumpy course in the Surrey countryside and delivering him to the finish at Buckingham Palace.

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins practice began Monday with first-team running back Jay Ajayi on the sideline, riding a stationary bike and making it harder for the team's ground game to get rolling.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians acquired outfielder Brandon Guyer from Tampa Bay for two minor leaguers on Monday.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Shakur Stevenson started throwing punches shortly after he could walk. His grandfather began teaching him how to box at age 5, and he has barely lost since he won his first fight at 8.

A weakened U.S. basketball team believes it's still the strongest one in the Olympics.

The sailing regatta at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics will be both filthy and photogenic.

How much sewage will your favorite Olympian be swimming in?

The Brewers get right-handed pitching prospect Phil Bickford, the Giants' top draft pick last year, and catcher Andrew Susac.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on Major League Baseball's deadline Monday for trades where players do not first have to pass through waivers (all times EDT):

HOUSTON (AP) — After a brief holdout, Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was back to work on Monday catching passes from quarterback Brock Osweiler.

The lowdown on American archer Mackenzie Brown: She knits, line dances, used to be a competitive swimmer — backstroke was her specialty — and shoots arrows while listening to country music to hone her concentration.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Just days ahead of the Olympic Games the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy as ever, contaminated with raw human sewage teeming with dangerous viruses and bacteria, according to a 16-month-long study commissioned…

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Colin Rea is heading back to the San Diego Padres after leaving with an injury in his first start since being traded to Miami.

SEATTLE (AP) — The Mariners have claimed infielder Michael Freeman off waivers from Arizona and designated infielder Patrick Kivlehan for assignment.