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Busch wants workouts to fuel run at the 'Double' 05/23/2014 07:04pm • DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Kurt Busch craned his neck toward a monitor and studied the Indianapolis 500 practice results. He didn't seem happy with his final practice speed, roughly 3 mph off the pace and not good enough in the Andretti Autosport backup he was forced into afte 49ers sign rookie G Brandon Thomas 05/23/2014 06:40pm • SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- The San Francisco 49ers have signed guard Brandon Thomas to a four-year deal.The team announced the move Friday.Thomas was taken 100th overall out of Clemson with the last of San Francisco's three third-round picks. He played in 49 games in college, starting 30 games at SoulCycle says it's coming to Bethesda this fall 05/23/2014 11:45am • Another specialty fitness studio is coming to Bethesda. SoulCycle, the indoor cycling chain that’s proven successful in New York City, California and the Hamptons, says it’s following up its first D.C. location with one in Bethesda this fall. According to Racked DC, the chain made the Hoyer ready to take on Manziel for Browns' QB job 05/22/2014 01:36pm • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Unlike most Clevelanders, Brian Hoyer didn't jump up and down or cheer when he heard the Browns drafted Johnny Manziel.Hoyer shrugged and got ready to fight for his job."It was almost a sense of relief when he was drafted," he said, "because I knew ex Fitness wisdom: The other side of sitting 05/22/2014 12:10pm • Editor’s Note: This column is sponsored by FitnessWise (4801-B Montgomery Lane). Visit their Facebook page for more. Two weeks ago, we talked about the negative effects of sitting on your lower back and your knees.  Well, after your knees and your back, what is the 10 Things to See in Sports: AP's top sports photos 05/21/2014 08:42pm • The Associated Press Here's a look at some of the defining moments, exciting scenes, triumphs and defeats from the world of sports.This week's photos capture a diving catch by a Washington Nationals player, and a horse and rider shrouded by rain during a workout session at Baltimore's Pimlico Race Jokes aside, Brees grateful for NFL longevity 05/21/2014 07:00pm • BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Drew Brees has been joking about retirement lately on national television.For now, it's just part of a fictional advertising campaign for an open-air, three-wheel vehicle which Brees' football contract forbids him from riding.The truth is, even as Br Slive expects autonomy to be hot topic for SEC 05/21/2014 05:48pm • JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer HOOVER, Ala. (AP) -- Autonomy will be the hot topic when Southeastern Conference officials, coaches and athletic directors gather for spring meetings.Commissioner Mike Slive said Wednesday during an interview with The Associated Press the SEC wants to ensure that the five Suh at practice, talks contract, 2010 draft 05/21/2014 04:50pm • NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Ndamukong Suh was back with his teammates at practice, and he was almost done talking to reporters when he made an odd reference to the beginning of his career with the Detroit Lions.Suh says he could have played elsewhere when he entered the l Fresno St. WR following in Welker's footsteps 05/21/2014 04:28pm • ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Isaiah Burse patterned his game after Wes Welker's. After going undrafted, he's even followed his idol's path into the NFL.The Fresno State speedster signed with Denver moments after the draft ended.An undrafted free agent has made the 7 tips for healthy eating at summer BBQs 05/21/2014 10:46am • By Josef Brandenburg WTOP Fitness Contributor WASHINGTON -- A lot of people think summer time means choosing between a fun social life and being in great shape. Fortunately, this is not a choice you need to make. You can go to as many summer BBQ's as you want and still keep the body you've work Freese get 4 RBIs in return as Angels beat Astros 05/21/2014 02:35am • JOE RESNICK Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- David Freese demonstrated just how much the Los Angeles Angels needed his bat in the lineup the past two weeks.Freese had a season-high four RBIs after getting reinstated from the disabled list, Tyler Skaggs pitched seven solid innings and the Los Busch learning his way in IndyCar after accident 05/20/2014 09:42pm • DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer With one sudden spin and slam into the wall, Kurt Busch's IndyCar burst into flames.His shot at The Double, almost up in smoke.Busch walked away unscathed, his car totaled for this weekend's Indy 500. He'll have an Andretti Autosport backup ready to go for race day, when Browns opening practice to national media 05/20/2014 02:25pm • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Browns have relaxed their media limitations to see rookie Johnny Manziel practice.Cleveland's entire practice session on Wednesday will be open to local and national media members. Last weekend's rookie minicamp, where Manziel made his pro debut, wa Rams hoping not to get picked for 'Hard Knocks' 05/19/2014 07:58pm • R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Michael Sam is out of the TV spotlight and the St. Louis Rams are hopeful of avoiding being the subject of another high-profile show.Coach Jeff Fisher told The Associated Press on Monday that it's "probably unlikely" the NFL will choose the Rams for