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The Latest: Dolphins say "all options open" on anthem policy

The Latest on the Miami Dolphins anthem policy (all times local):

Angels' Shohei Ohtani cleared to begin throwing progression

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels say two-way star Shohei Ohtani’s elbow ligament is continuing to heal and he has been medically cleared to begin a throwing progression.

It's college football's season of hope – unless you're Vandy

ATLANTA (AP) It’s the season of hope in college football.

Flacco looks impressive in first practice for Ravens

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco threw to some of his new wide receivers and tight ends at a public park near the team’s practice facility.

Source: Musburger new Raiders' radio voice

The soon-to-be Las Vegas Raiders say Greg Papa will not return this season as their radio play-by-play voice and have hired Brent Musburger to replace him.

Bears starting secondary returns intact for ’18 – but is that a good thing?

The Bears need improvement out of their secondary in 2018. The unit returns intact, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will get better.

16-year-old Thai goes ace-albatross in AJGA event

HALIFAX, Mass. (AP) A 16-year-old Thai player made a hole-in-one and an albatross on consecutive holes Thursday in an American Junior Golf Association tournament.

AP Source: Thunder trade Anthony to Hawks, waiver likely

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Carmelo Anthony is done in Oklahoma City.

A's release veteran reliever Santiago Casilla

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Athletics have released veteran reliever Santiago Casilla, five days after he was designated for assignment.

Report: Fins players face anthem suspensions

A Dolphins source said there is no expectation that a player will be suspended four games — listed as the maximum possible penalty — for protesting during the anthem.

Dolphins could suspend kneeling players

The NFL’s anthem policy apparently doesn’t go far enough for Miami, which has included kneeling during the anthem as “conduct detrimental to the club.”

DeMarcus Cousins relishing fresh start in Golden State

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) DeMarcus Cousins spent his first eight seasons in the NBA chasing two things – peace and the playoffs.

Chicago Bulls sign guard Antonio Blakeney to NBA contract

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have signed guard Antonio Blakeney to an NBA contract.

Vikings sign first-round pick Mike Hughes

The Vikings have signed cornerback Mike Hughes, their first-round pick in this year’s NFL draft

Nick Foles beats Tom Brady again – in jersey sales

Eagles backup QB Nick Foles is No. 1 in jersey and other officially licensed merchandise sales – beating out Tom Brady, the same QB he topped in Super Bowl 52 – according to figures released by the NFL Players Association.

New Mexico regents move forward with cutting sports

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) The Board of Regents at New Mexico’s flagship university voted Thursday to eliminate four sports teams and make other changes to its troubled athletic department to address persistent budget problems and failures to meet federal gender equity requirements under Title IX.

Red Sox, Yankees heading for compelling AL East finish

CHICAGO (AP) Mookie Betts and the major league-leading Red Sox are on pace for 100-plus wins. Same for Aaron Judge and the Yankees, and the World Series champion Astros, too.

North Carolina, UCLA, Michigan State part of Las Vegas event

LAS VEGAS (AP) North Carolina, UCLA, Michigan State and Texas will play in an early season basketball tournament in Las Vegas.

Twins prospect Kirilloff rakes in Fort Myers, Futures Game

Between his performance for Single-A Fort Myers and in the All-Star Futures Game, it was big week for Twins prospect Alex Kirilloff

SFA’s Byrd pulling team through adversity

(STATS) – Who will guide Stephen F. Austin through the 2018 season has yet to be announced, but interim head coach Jeff Byrd is ready for the challenge.

Red-zone weapon Jimmy Graham gives Packers' offense wider range of options

A brief look at the Packers tight end position heading into 2018. Fourth in a series of nine position previews leading up to the Green Bay Packers’ 2018 training camp. When it comes to the tight end position, the Green Bay Packers have to be hoping the third time is the charm. General manager Brian

Brewers top pick Turang a hit in pro debut

First-round draft pick Brice Turang has early success and more prospect updates in the latest Young Brewers Tracker

James Harrison discusses the differences in culture between the Patriots and the Steelers

James Harrison joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the differences between the cultures of the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Harrison also talks about Tom Brady and what it was like to play with him after years of rivalry.

Pistons hire Grgurich, Nori as assistant coaches

DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Pistons have hired Tim Grgurich and Micah Nori as assistant coaches.

Rockies roll into 2nd half behind Story and solid pitching

DENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies are finding their stride behind a shortstop who’s cutting down on his strikeouts, a converted first baseman who’s rediscovering his swing and a rotation that’s turning in quality start after quality start.

Titans: Jurrell Casey has 'misunderstanding' about NFL's national anthem protest rules

The Tennessee Titans’ top brass wants to speak to Jurrell Casey after he returns from England, the team’s President and CEO Steve Underwood said Thursday, while suggesting the star defensive tackle might not understand the league’s new rules on protests during the national anthem. Underwood

Red hot Red Sox confident they won't cool off in 2nd half

BOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox had the second-best start in franchise history, and still they are struggling to shake the New York Yankees in the AL East.

AP source: Celtics re-sign Smart to 4-year, $52 million deal

BOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics have re-signed guard Marcus Smart.