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Still on run, but Badgers look to spice up offense 06/18/2014 08:00pm • GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Coach Gary Andersen is thinking about spicing up the Wisconsin offense this fall.Fans of Wisconsin's power-running game need not worry -- things aren't changing that much in Madison. Running back Melvin Gordon remains the star attraction.But And Jeremy Maclin ready to help Eagles 06/18/2014 06:01pm • ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A torn ACL hasn't slowed down Jeremy Maclin.Less than a year since Maclin had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right knee, the Philadelphia wide receiver is ready to go and eager to play in Chip Kelly's up-tempo offense."In some ways, I Chiefs' Houston no-show for mandatory minicamp 06/18/2014 05:00am • DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Two Pro Bowl players were missing at the start of the Chiefs' mandatory minicamp, one of them hoping to land a new contract and the other let go so that the team might be able to afford it.Justin Houston, their talented young pass rusher, is ent Running expert: Take it easy in the heat 06/18/2014 02:18am • WASHINGTON -- In the pre-dawn stillness of a D.C. morning, Jeff Horowitz is on the move. He is running along the trails and river banks of the city long before most residents of the nation's capital wake up to another steamy summer day. "I know this is not everyone's cup of tea, but if you ge Tanaka earns 11th win, Yankees beat Toronto 3-1 06/17/2014 10:40pm • BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Masahiro Tanaka gave up a home run to Jose Reyes on the first pitch of the game, then earned his major league-high 11th victory as the New York Yankees beat Toronto 3-1 Tuesday night for their 14th straight home win over the Blue Jays.Brett Gardner hit Davis, Boone skip 49ers' mandatory minicamp 06/17/2014 09:12pm • ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Sports Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- The start of the San Francisco 49ers' three-day mandatory minicamp was overshadowed by the players who were absent.Two-time Pro Bowl tight end Vernon Davis and right guard Alex Boone skipped Tuesday's activities. Both starters are seeking 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