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Dempsey ready to go as US breaks Stanford camp 05/30/2014 12:40pm • JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- U.S. captain Clint Dempsey's sore left groin has improved, and coach Jurgen Klinsmann plans to start him in the Americans' second World Cup warmup this weekend against Turkey.The 23 players geared up for their final workout at Stanford on Thur Wolves GM: Love talks haven't heated up yet 05/29/2014 11:50pm • JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- While the rest of the NBA and their own fans clamor for the Minnesota Timberwolves to hire a coach and make a move with Kevin Love, the organization is remaining patient with two decisions that could determine the fate of their franchise for t Packers hope Peppers packs punch on defense 05/29/2014 07:50pm • GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- There he was, Julius Peppers -- the Green Bay Packers' prized offseason acquisition -- taking runs at the quarterback and dropping back in coverage in a No. 56 jersey that looked a bit snug.It was just an offseason workout in late May, but boy New owners settle in with Bucks 05/29/2014 07:30pm • ANDREW WAGNER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The new owners of the Bucks are still getting used to Milwaukee. And they are still celebrating their new acquisition.Marc Lasry and Wes Edens were in town Thursday to meet with front office staff, observe pre-draft workouts and talk with fans at a pl Peyton Manning hasn't slowed down this offseason 05/29/2014 06:44pm • ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Peyton Manning apparently didn't need much time off after throwing for an NFL record 55 touchdowns, winning his fifth MVP award and leading the Denver Broncos to the Super Bowl.His busy offseason has included trips to pay respects to re Joerger says Grizzlies all together after changes 05/29/2014 06:40pm • CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Memphis Grizzlies Coach Dave Joerger is doing his best to send the message that everyone in the franchise is on board with owner Robert Pera.Joerger met with reporters Thursday in his first news conference since signing his new contract extension. Flowers, Houston absent as Chiefs begin workouts 05/29/2014 05:20pm • DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The first week of voluntary offseason workouts for the Kansas City Chiefs was more notable for who was missing from the field than anything that happened on it.Cornerback Brandon Flowers and linebacker Justin Houston were the only two players to Manning, injured Giants take field for OTAs 05/29/2014 04:43pm • JIM HAGUE Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Eli Manning participated with the first-team offense Thursday at the New York Giants' organized team activity, showing no signs of the ankle surgery he underwent nearly two months ago."I feel like I can do almost anything football related," sa New 49ers tackle Jonathan Martin back from illness 05/28/2014 10:31pm • JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Jonathan Martin's early weeks with his new San Francisco 49ers teammates have been spent recovering from mononucleosis and regaining strength zapped by the viral infection.Because he was contagious, Martin initially had to isolate himself f Cowboys ready to fill void with Sean Lee out again 05/28/2014 08:52pm • SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- When Sean Lee's left leg slid out from under him and he didn't get up, teammate Barry Church figured the Dallas Cowboys were in for some bad news on the first day of offseason practice.The fifth-year safety also knew Dallas' defensive leadersh Jets RG Colon needs knee surgery, out 6 weeks 05/28/2014 07:29pm • DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- New York Jets right guard Willie Colon needs knee surgery and is expected to be sidelined for about six weeks, but should be ready in time for training camp.Coach Rex Ryan announced Wednesday that Colon needs arthroscopic surgery after be California Chrome gallops 2 miles at Belmont 05/28/2014 07:10pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome has galloped his usual 2 miles at Belmont Park, and new horses are lining up to challenge his Triple Crown bid in the Belmont Stakes.Assistant trainer Alan Sherman says the chestnut colt looked strong on Wednesday.California Chro Dareus looking to move on from drug arrest 05/28/2014 07:00pm • MARK LUDWICZAK Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus is hoping to put an offseason drug arrest behind him and focus on football.Dareus participated in Buffalo's first session of organized team activities Wednesday, three weeks after he was arrested for fel Clemons still the only no-show at OTAs 05/28/2014 06:50pm • JEFF ELLIOTT Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Chris Clemons is the lone no-show for the team's OTAs.Clemons failed to attend a second straight day of the team's voluntary workouts at the practice facility Wednesday.The Jaguars signed Clemons to a four-ye Lions' new-look offense behind defense so far 05/28/2014 05:31pm • LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Running back Reggie Bush acknowledges the Detroit Lions ' defense seems to be ahead of the offense right now.Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson and Bush failed to help the first-string offense move the ball much against Detroit's top defenders Wedn