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GLF—OBIT-CHI CHI RODRIGUEZ
Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez, a Hall of Fame golfer whose antics on the greens and inspiring life story made him among the sport’s most popular players during a long professional career, died Thursday. He was 88. Rodriguez’s death was announced by Carmelo Javier Ríos, a senator in Rodriguez’s native Puerto Rico. He didn’t provide a cause of death. By AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT: 790 words, photos.
FBN--VIKINGS-QBS
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings will start Sam Darnold at quarterback in their exhibition opener before giving rookie J.J. McCarthy his first NFL game action. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said the majority of the healthy players on the roster would see time in the preseason game Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders. By Dave Campbell. SENT: 600 words, photos.
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__ FBN—COWBOYS-LAMB: OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has always insisted that contract negotiations are ongoing with CeeDee Lamb as the wide receiver’s holdout continues. The talking took on a different tenor Thursday, with Jones insisting he “doesn’t have any urgency” to resolve the dispute, and Lamb responding by posting “lol.” on social media 10 minutes later. SENT: 280 words, photos.
— FBN--CHARGERS-FULTON: EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Kristian Fulton entered his first training camp with the Los Angeles Chargers looking to regain his confidence and prove he could be a starting cornerback. Two weeks into practices, it’s safe to say that the cornerback has his mojo back. SENT: 650 words, photos. By Joe Reedy.
—FBN—SAINT-WERNER: New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner has agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $25 million, according to a person familiar with the deal. By Brett Martell. SENT: 300 words, photo.
—FBN—FALCONS-MOORE: FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons will be without receiver Rondale Moore for the season because of a right knee injury. SENT: 120 words, photo.
BKN--KNICKS-BRUNSON
NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson gave the New York Knicks a huge discount on his next contract and they gave him the title of team captain. Now they have a few more years to determine if a partnership that’s been a huge success through two years can yield something even more. By AP Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney. SENT: 650 words, photos.
SOC-OBIT-HAYATOU
PARIS — Former FIFA interim president and long-time leader of African soccer Issa Hayatou has died. He was 77. Hayatou also was a member of the International Olympic Committee for 15 years and remained an honorary member. Though a national champion runner in track and field, it was in soccer that Hayatou rose to power and influence from his native Cameroon. SENT: 380 words, photo.
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FBC—MICHIGAN-HARBAUGH
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh had a muted response one day after the NCAA announced a four-year, show-cause order for the former Michigan coach due to impermissible contact with recruits and players during the COVID-19 pandemic. The show-cause order effectively bans Harbaugh from college athletics until August 2028. SENT: 520 words, photos.
US-CROSSFIT COMPETITION DEATH
FORTH WORTH, Texas — A Serbian competitor in the CrossFit Games has died while competing in a swimming event Thursday morning at a Texas lake. CrossFit CEO Don Faul said during a news conference that they were “deeply saddened” and were working with authorities on the investigation into the death of one of their athletes at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth. SENT: 640 words, photos. Updates Friday on merits.
TEN-TORONTO
TORONTO — Top-seeded Coco Gauff routed Yafan Wang 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday in the second round of the National Bank Open. Preparing for her U.S. Open title defense, Gauff played her first hard-court match since the Miami Open in April. SENT: 250 words, photos.
TEN-MONTREAL
MONTREAL — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Borna Coric 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday in the second round of the National Bank Open. Sinner was coming a quarterfinal loss to Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon. SENT: 220 words, photos.
HKC--OBIT-MIKE SERTICH
DULUTH, Minn. — Mike Sertich, the longtime University of Minnesota Duluth hockey coach who led the Bulldogs to the 1984 NCAA title game, died Thursday after a fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 77. SENT: 150 words.
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Friday's EDT Time Schedule
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Cleveland at Minnesota - Game 1, 2:10 p.m.
L.A. Angels at Washington, 6:45 p.m.
Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 6:50 p.m.
Texas at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
Oakland at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.
Houston at Boston, 7:10 p.m.
San Diego at Miami, 7:10 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.
Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.
Cleveland at Minnesota - Game 2, 8:10 p.m.
St. Louis at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.
Atlanta at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.
Philadelphia at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.
N.Y. Mets at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.
Pittsburgh at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.
Detroit at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE - PRESEASON
Atlanta at Miami, 7 p.m.
Houston at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.
Philadelphia at Baltimore, 7:30 p.m.
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