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Adam Wainwright on accidentally boarding the Royals' bus

Adam Wainwright and Dexter Fowler accidentally wandered onto the Kansas City Royals’ bus after Tuesday’s game. The results were, uh, awkward.

Jets' rookie safeties Adams, Maye looking more like vets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Marcus Maye unloaded a pad-popping hit on a would-be receiver, causing Maye’s helmet to fly off and the New York Jets’ defensive players to go wild.

Bumgarner gets 2nd win since return as Giants top Cubs 3-1 (Aug 09, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Madison Bumgarner allowed four hits over seven innings to win for the second time since returning from a dirt bike accident, helping the San Francisco Giants defeat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 Wednesday and complete a winning homestand for only the second time this season.

Arizona rookie Budda Baker impressive in camp

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals may have found themselves another Tyrann Mathieu in aggressive, versatile rookie Budda Baker.

WATCH: CJ Cron hits a laser over the left field wall

Cesar Puello picks up the first hit of his MLB career

Hundley hungry for preseason shot with Packers

Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Brett Hundley will get the start in Green Bay’s first preseason game on Thursday

Benfica and Porto open Portuguese league season with wins

LISBON, Portugal (AP) Benfica started the defense of its Portuguese league title by easing to a 3-1 win at home to Braga on Wednesday.

Study break; Rookie QB Dobbs eager to step in for Steelers

PITTSBURGH (AP) Don’t get Josh Dobbs wrong. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie quarterback is amped to take the first snaps of his NFL career on Friday night when the AFC North champions open the preseason against the New York Giants.

Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov go at it on Twitter

The rivalry between these two Lightweight contenders appears to be as strong as ever.

Colts release DT Kendall Langford following failed physical

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have released defensive tackle Kendall Langford after he failed a physical.

Former Ole Miss coach Nutt's lawsuit vs. school dismissed

Former Mississippi coach Houston Nutt’s civil lawsuit against the school and its athletics foundation has been dismissed by a federal judge.

Hawks sign veteran forward Luke Babbitt to 1-year deal

ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have signed veteran forward Luke Babbitt to a one-year deal.

Seahawks rave about potential of CB Shaquill Griffin

RENTON, Wash. (AP) Even though he’s now a professional, Shaquill Griffin is still receiving an intense education.

Nationals' Strasburg feels good after simulated game

WASHINGTON (AP) Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg said he felt good after a four-inning simulated start on Wednesday.

49ers cut Zuttah months after trading for him

Mexico soccer star Marquez among 22 sanctioned for drug ties

MEXICO CITY (AP) Legendary Mexican soccer player Rafael Marquez Alvarez and a well-known band leader are among 22 people sanctioned for alleged ties to a drug trafficking organization, the U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday.

Dallas Stars become 1st Texas team opposing 'bathroom bill'

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) The NHL’s Dallas Stars have become the first Texas professional sports franchise to officially oppose a ”bathroom bill” targeting transgender people.

NFL plans to hire up to 24 full-time game officials

NEW YORK (AP) The NFL will hire up to 24 full-time game officials.

PGA Championship at a glance

Facts and figures for the 99th PGA Championship, which starts Thursday at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina:

Packers backup QB Brett Hundley eager for preseason shot

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) For one training camp practice, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was back on the Green Bay Packers’ scout team. The two-time NFL MVP took every snap, throwing the ball to relatively unknown rookies or undrafted free agents like they were Jordy Nelson or Randall Cobb.