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Williams putting stamp on Rams' defense 06/17/2014 08:50pm • R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Gregg Williams kept saying how much fun he was having, how happy he was to be coaching in his home state, how great players have responded to his high-decibel leadership.The 91-degree heat that pushed St. Louis Rams players Tuesday gave their new def Wayne taking no breaks from Colts workouts 06/17/2014 08:10pm • MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Reggie Wayne watched anxiously as the Colts' offseason workouts rolled on without him Tuesday.He's not permitted to be in the huddle and wasn't even allowed to be on the sideline as the Colts' mandatory three-day mini-camp opened. For a 35-year-old QB Cutler welcomes a familiar Bears offense 06/17/2014 06:15pm • GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- While quarterback Jay Cutler insists he hasn't changed much since last year, he's glad he can also say the same for the Chicago Bears offense.Cutler doubts he has actually gotten bigger or stronger with a physical regimen he began earlier t Andre Johnson a no-show as Texans open mini-camp 06/17/2014 05:45pm • KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) -- The Texans have a starting quarterback. Now they need star wide receiver Andre Johnson back in the fold.New coach Bill O'Brien named Ryan Fitzpatrick the starter, an announcement overshadowed somewhat by Johnson's absence Tuesday on the first day of a Jets RB Goodson a no-show at minicamp 06/17/2014 04:43pm • DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- New York Jets running back Mike Goodson was a no-show Tuesday for the first day of mandatory minicamp, and his absence subjected him to likely fines by the team.Goodson is recovering from a serious knee injury that cut his season short la Padres stunned by loss of Tony Gwynn 06/16/2014 09:58pm • TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) -- Bud Black first got to know Tony Gwynn when they were teammates playing college baseball at San Diego State.No matter how early Black tried to get to the park for practice or workouts, he could never arrive before Gwynn."He was always there. Whenever I was Klinsmann sounds more confident on eve of opener 06/16/2014 06:37pm • RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NATAL, Brazil (AP) -- Jurgen Klinsmann speaks with pragmatism. He books his airline tickets with hope.The U.S. coach caused a stir in the lead-up to soccer's championship when he said that "I think for us now, talking about winning a World Cup is just not realistic."But Teams bring favorite foods with them to Brazil 06/16/2014 04:40pm • JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) -- Italy packed Parmesan, olive oil and prosciutto. The U.S. brought oatmeal, Cheerios, peanut butter and A1 Steak Sauce.The Mexican team, of course, required a little more spice. El Tri traveled with the ingredients for pozole, along with chile peppers Summer starts Saturday, but heat wave is here now 06/16/2014 03:28pm • WASHINGTON -- Summer officially begins at 6:51 a.m. on Saturday but we'll get a taste of summer all this work week. In fact, temperatures are going to be slightly warmer this week compared to last week and we will have the humidity along for the warm ride as well. A heat wave is defined as thre Injured Eto'o misses 2 days of training 06/15/2014 07:12pm • VITORIA, Brazil (AP) -- Cameroon captain and striker Samuel Eto'o has missed training for a second straight day at the World Cup and is an injury doubt for the must-win group game against Croatia.Eto'o was again absent for the workout on Sunday at Cameroon's base in Vitoria and coach Volker Finke sa Offense fails Peavy; Red Sox fall to Indians 3-2 06/14/2014 08:36pm • BOSTON (AP) -- Jake Peavy has been around long enough to know that pitchers go through stretches without run support.It's something he's felt more than almost everyone else in the American League this season.Peavy grinded through six tough innings and left with the lead before the Cleveland Indians Texans' Clowney has sports hernia surgery 06/13/2014 08:33pm • KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) -- Jadeveon Clowney, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft by the Houston Texans, is recovering from sports hernia surgery.Coach Bill O'Brien disclosed the procedure Friday and said Clowney had been struggling with a groin issue. O'Brien said the standout f Texans' Clowney has sports hernia surgery 06/13/2014 08:33pm • KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) -- Jadeveon Clowney, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft by the Houston Texans, is recovering from sports hernia surgery.Coach Bill O'Brien disclosed the procedure Friday and said Clowney had been struggling with a groin issue. O'Brien said the standout f Timberwolves hire Sidney Lowe, again, as assistant 06/13/2014 07:45pm • DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Timberwolves have again hired Sidney Lowe as an assistant coach for the staff being assembled by Flip Saunders.The Wolves announced Friday the addition of Lowe, who will coach with Saunders for the fourth time. Lowe had two previous st Lions cut CB Houston with 4 years left on contract 06/13/2014 07:20pm • DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Lions cut cornerback Chris Houston one year into his $25 million, five-year contract."Chris Houston underwent a significant medical procedure this spring," the Lions said in a statement Friday. "Both parties felt that the best course of action at this time was to release