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Rivera says No. 3 QB Webb to stick with Panthers 08/27/2014 05:30am • STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Joe Webb knew coming into training camp he'd need a break or two to make the Carolina Panthers' roster.He got one -- although not exactly the one he'd hoped for.Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday he plans to keep Webb as the team's No. 3 quarte US OPEN SCENE: Serena sizzles in leopard dress 08/27/2014 03:46am • NEW YORK (AP) -- Serena Williams doesn't just play fierce.The five-time champion strode on court for her opening-round U.S. Open match against Taylor Townsend on Tuesday night wearing a black-and-white, leopard-print dress that looked as tough as she plays.After Williams' straight-set victory, ESPN' Lagares, Gee lead Mets to 3-2 win over Braves 08/26/2014 11:32pm • MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- The most comforting sight for New York Mets pitchers is Juan Lagares galloping around the outfield.Lagares hit a two-run homer and ran down one ball after another in center, sending Dillon Gee and the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on US OPEN SCENE: Rubin's excellent summer vacation 08/26/2014 11:26pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Noah Rubin will stick around the U.S. Open for at least a few more days before he starts his freshman year at Wake Forest.He's already enrolled in classes: art history, writing, astronomy and Intro to Judaism.And what if he's asked in his writing course to pen an essay on what he di Cowboys' Bryant: No contract talks during season 08/26/2014 09:40pm • SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Dez Bryant couldn't stop smiling at the luxury watches that are more expensive than some cars, far removed from his days as a troubled rookie facing a lawsuit over unpaid jewelry bills.The Dallas Cowboys were giving their star receiver the fan Healthy Romo key with Dallas defense in disarray 08/26/2014 08:46pm • SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Even if Tony Romo's surgically repaired back holds up, the Dallas Cowboys could have a difficult time matching the 8-8 finish they've had for three years running.A beleaguered defense that gave up the third-most yards in NFL history last year Doctor describes girl's injuries after abduction 08/26/2014 08:20pm • MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A 5-year-old girl abducted from her Philadelphia classroom suffered severe physical injuries from a sexual assault that required surgery, a doctor testified Tuesday.Former day care worker Christina Regusters, 21, is the only person charged in the Mets minus ailing Wright and Murphy against Braves 08/26/2014 06:48pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- David Wright and Daniel Murphy are out of the Mets' lineup because of injuries, leaving New York without two of its top hitters for the opener of a three-game series against Atlanta.Mets manager Terry Collins says he's not sure how long either one will be sidelined.Both players left Adults skipping many necessary vaccines 08/26/2014 06:13pm • WASHINGTON -- Adults are generally good about making sure their children get the shots they need for school. But grown-ups need certain vaccinations as well, and many are skipping them. The trend has the American Lung Association so concerned that it declared Aug. 24-30 Not Just For Kids Week, Stanford's Ty Montgomery will play vs. UC Davis 08/26/2014 06:06pm • ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- Most of the position battles are settled, and the biggest question No. 11 Stanford had entering training camp -- the status of top playmaker Ty Montgomery -- has been answered.Cardinal coach David Shaw said team doctors have medically cleare Schwartz has dislocated big toe, out indefinitely 08/26/2014 06:00pm • EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants left guard Geoff Schwartz has a dislocated right big toe and will be in a walking boot for a week to 10 days.The Giants announced on Tuesday that Schwartz was examined by Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, North Carolina, and that he will be evaluated wee Indiana, Wisconsin couples in gay marriage case 08/26/2014 05:32pm • TOM COYNE Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- The Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments Tuesday on gay marriage fights from Indiana and Wisconsin, setting the stage for one ruling. Each case deals with whether statewide gay marriage bans are constitutional.For the Slow down! Refs want to hit pause on up-tempo play 08/26/2014 04:50pm • JOHN MARSHALL AP College Football Writer PHOENIX (AP) -- The quarterback throws toward the sideline, where a receiver hauls the pass in, gets two feet down and flips the ball to the official.What follows is a chaotic dance between an up-tempo offense and the defense trying to stop it.Offensive playe Study: House calls for frail elders bring savings 08/26/2014 03:42pm • LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ten or 12 times a year, Beatrice Adams' daughter would race her frail mother to the emergency room for high blood pressure or pain from a list of chronic illnesses.Then Adams found a doctor who makes house calls, and the 89-year-old hasn't needed Correction: Obit-Sperling story 08/26/2014 03:00pm • PHOENIX (AP) -- In a story Aug. 25 about death of University of Phoenix founder John Sperling, The Associated Press reported erroneously the day that Sperling died. He died Friday, not Sunday.A corrected version of the story is below:John Sperling, University of Phoenix founder, diesJohn Sperling, f