Stanford, Matthew (63) lead Park by 2 at LPGA

Angela Stanford and Catriona Matthew shot eight-under 63s to share the first-round lead at the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic on Thursday, two strokes ahead of top-ranked Inbee Park.

Russell advances to Newport's semifinals

Michael Russell let a lead slip away in the second set and fell behind early in the deciding tiebreaker. That didn't matter when he had the crowd cheering behind him.

Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland is restrained by an umpire after the benches cleared during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Detroit, Thursday, July 11, 2013.

Tigers frustrated in heated 6-3 loss to White Sox

Miguel Cabrera hit his 30th homer, and then Prince Fielder immediately had to duck out of the way from a high, inside pitch from Chicago's Chris Sale.

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2013 file photo, New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard walks along the sideline during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass.Dennard has been arrested and accused of driving drunk in Lincoln where he once starred as a Nebraska defensive back. Lincoln police say 24-year-old Dennard was pulled over southeast of downtown Lincoln just before 2 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013.

Patriots' Dennard accused of DUI in Nebraska

Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was arrested and accused of drunk driving Thursday in Nebraska while on probation for assaulting a police officer, the second New England player to get in serious legal trouble this summer. Photo Gallery Available

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman heads for home plate to score off a double by teammate Brian McCann in the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, July 4, 2013, in Atlanta.

Freeman, Delabar elected as All-Stars; Puig misses

So much for Puig-mania sweeping the country. Give this contest to Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman. Photo Gallery Available

Chicago White Sox's Josh Phegley, (36) is congratulated by teammates Jeff Keppinger, left, and Gordon Beckham (15) after his grand slam during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Thursday, July 11, 2013.

Phegley's slam leads White Sox over Tigers 6-3

It was hard to tell who was happier when Joshua Phegley's sixth-inning grand slam cleared the fence - Phegley himself, or the pitcher who would benefit from those four runs. Photo Gallery Available

Patriots' Dennard accused of DUI in Nebraska

Alfonzo Dennard of the New England Patriots was arrested Thursday in Nebraska and accused of driving drunk in the state where he once starred as a defensive back. Photo Gallery Available

Jeter singles, rejoins Yanks after 9-month layoff

Derek Jeter stepped into the batter's box at Yankee Stadium for the first time in nine months, and the crowd rose as one and cheered. Photo Gallery Available

FILE- This March 1, 2012 file photo shows former NBA player Scottie Pippen during an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore. Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen is being sued over a fight with an autograph-seeker at an upscale Southern California restaurant, Thursday, July 11, 2013.

Scottie Pippen sued for $4M over Malibu fight

Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen is being sued over a fight last month at an upscale Southern California restaurant that left an autograph-seeker hospitalized with a head injury.

Yankees' Rodriguez has game rained out

Injured New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez had his latest minor league rehab game postponed by rain.

FILE - Former New England Patriots football tight end Aaron Hernandez stands during a bail hearing in Fall River Superior Court in this June 27, 2013 file photo taken in Fall River, Mass. An associate of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez said he was told Hernandez fired the shots that resulted in the death of a semi-pro football player, according to documents filed in Florida. The records say Hernandez associate Carlos Ortiz told Massachusetts investigators that another man, Ernest Wallace, said Hernandez shot Lloyd in an industrial park near Hernandez's home in North Attleborough.

Column: The real cost of the NFL's business

In the past few months, more than two dozen NFL players and a sprinkling of front-office executives have been arrested for crimes ranging from petty to deadly. Photo Gallery Available

Appeal expected in ex-Bengals cheerleader lawsuit

A gossip website operator who lost a defamation lawsuit brought by a former Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader plans to appeal, and some First Amendment lawyers warn the verdict could adversely affect other websites. 1373620656

No. 2 seed Vinci through to Palermo quarterfinals

Second-seeded Roberta Vinci reached the Italiacom Open quarterfinals following a 6-2, 7-6 (3) victory over 2011 runner-up Polona Hercog of Slovenia on Thursday.

Hamm taking plunge into sports world as ESPYs host

Jon Hamm is going from a presenter to host of the ESPY Awards, a natural segue for the former three-sport prep athlete who is unabashed in his love for his hometown St. Louis Cardinals.

Penn State ex-president files libel lawsuit papers

Penn State's former president Graham Spanier initiated a libel and defamation case Thursday against Louis Freeh, the former FBI director who a year ago produced a report for the school that was highly critical of Spanier's role in the child sex abuse scandal involving longtime assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.

Lawsuit over Wade's endorsement cash dropped

Another chapter in the legal battle between NBA star Dwyane Wade and his ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches-Wade has ended with the dismissal of a lawsuit.

Moore replaces injured Darvish as AL All-Star

Tampa Bay left-hander Matt Moore has replaced injured Texas pitcher Yu Darvish on the American League All-Star roster.

Cubs, city of Chicago agree on Wrigley Jumbotron

The Chicago Cubs, which waited decades to install lights at Wrigley Field and has waited more than a century to win a World Series, took a giant step toward ending the wait for something every other team in the majors already has: a Jumbotron. Photo Gallery Available

In a photo provided by the Douglas County (Colo.) Sheriff's Department, Tom Heckert, the Denver Broncos' new director of pro personnel, appears in a photo after he was arrested on June 11, 2013, and charged with driving under the influence and careless driving. Another Broncos executive, Matt Russell, was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Broncos president says apology rings hollow

Denver Broncos coach John Fox gathered his players at midfield last month just before they dispersed for summer vacation and gave them his usual admonition about staying out of trouble.

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, left, and Eduardo Nunez talk before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium Thursday, July 11, 2013 in New York.

Jeter returns, but leaves early with tight quad

Derek Jeter returned to the New York Yankees for the first time this season, then left early Thursday because of a tight right quadriceps. Photo Gallery Available

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