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RB Knowshon Moreno activated by Dolphins 08/06/2014 04:19pm • STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Knowshon Moreno was activated Wednesday. But active? Not so much.The Miami Dolphins running back came off the physically unable to perform list and joined practice, a big step in his recovery from a knee injury that forced him to miss the first 12 day Rays lose third straight, 3-0 in Oakland 08/06/2014 02:32am • ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Rays have been reeling since trading ace David Price to Detroit last week. They finally got a chance to see one of the pieces they got back in that deal.Even he couldn't stop the skid.Drew Smyly was solid but not spectacular in Hammel snaps losing skid, leads A's past Rays 3-0 08/06/2014 02:18am • ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Jason Hammel walked off the mound in the sixth inning to a standing ovation from the announced crowd of 16,335 at the Coliseum. He saluted the fans with his right hand, looking more relieved than happy.Maybe for good reason.Hammel snapped a f Raiders tight end Ausberry to have knee surgery 08/05/2014 11:50pm • MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press NAPA, Calif. (AP) -- Oakland Raiders projected starting tight end David Ausberry is scheduled to have knee surgery and will miss Friday's preseason opener against Minnesota.Ausberry has not practiced this week and did not attend Tuesday's workout as a spectator, like Hoyer again with Browns starters, Manziel with 2s 08/05/2014 11:12pm • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- The first depth chart didn't reveal anything new about Cleveland's quarterback order.Brian Hoyer is first. Johnny Manziel is second.A day after Manziel took snaps with the Browns' starting offense for the first time, Hoyer was back behind center with Family of Cal player files wrongful death suit 08/05/2014 08:00pm • ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The family of former California football player Ted Agu filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Regents of the University of California on Tuesday, alleging "reckless and negligent behavior" by the staff toward an athlete known to have sic Seattle safety looks to impress in temporary stint 08/05/2014 07:33pm • TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Jeron Johnson knows this is all going to end. That eventually Kam Chancellor will be back at strong safety and patrolling the Seattle Seahawks secondary.For now, Johnson is going to do all he can to leave a strong enough impression that should Chancel After Ellington, Arizona RBs look for tough yards 08/05/2014 07:19pm • BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- While Andre Ellington dazzles, the Arizona Cardinals' other running backs will fill less glamorous roles.Carrying the ball into the heart of a defense, blocking to protect the quarterback and catching the occasional pass out of the backfield are the Yankees RHP Tanaka increases workout, feeling fine 08/05/2014 06:50pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Yankees star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has gone through a stepped-up workout in his effort to return the New York Yankees' rotation.Yankees manager Joe Girardi says Tanaka made 50 throws from 60 feet before Tuesday night's game against Detroit. That's twice as many tosses as Tanaka to Hoosiers hopeful of defensive improvement 08/05/2014 04:40am • MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Indiana coach Kevin Wilson senses this will be a turnaround season for his defense.He can see it on film, and he can hear it in the voices of his players. It's enough to make Wilson optimistic that a flurry of offseason changes may finally giv Balfour loses to old Oakland team as Rays lose 3-2 08/05/2014 03:09am • JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Grant Balfour knows all about Oakland's flair for the dramatic in extra innings or close games. He was part of it only a year ago.On Monday night, Tampa Bay's closer took a beating from his old pals, surrendering a game-ending single to Derek Derek Norris singles in 10th as A's beat Rays 3-2 08/05/2014 02:58am • JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Derek Norris took a turn in the ever-changing rotation of Oakland Athletics to end games in dramatic fashion.Norris singled up the middle with two outs and the bases loaded in the 10th inning against former Oakland closer Grant Balfour, and t Cowboys' Romo says he will skip preseason opener 08/04/2014 09:28pm • OXNARD, Calif. (AP) -- Tony Romo wrapped up his most strenuous day so far at training camp by saying his surgically repaired back would get a rest: He will not play in the preseason opener at San Diego.The Dallas quarterback also planned to sit out a day of practice this week, the latest indication Missouri back in Show-Me mode again 08/04/2014 08:16pm • R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- Just like last season, Missouri begins fall workouts way under the radar.The Tigers are coming off a 12-win season and SEC Eastern division title, but must replace numerous key players including NFL draft picks Kony Ealy, Justin Britt, E.J. Gaine Cardinals' confident Minter ready for big role 08/04/2014 07:50pm • BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Kevin Minter wanted a chance last year to show people how he compared with the Arizona Cardinals' standout middle linebackers Karlos Dansby and Daryl Washington.That opportunity never came. He played one down on defense his entire rookie season.Now,