Maclin cut loose by Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs released wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, cutting ties with one of the most high-profile free agent signings made by general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid.

The unexpected move yesterday came after the Chiefs wrapped up the second week of voluntary workouts. Maclin had been a regular at the Chiefs’ practice facility this offseason.

The Chiefs have been struggling with the salary cap for few years, and they had just $3.5 million available before the move. By releasing Maclin after June 1, they saved about $10 million to use on their draft picks and possible free agents.

Maclin was entering the third year of a $55 million, five-year contract. It was a costly deal when the Chiefs were found guilty of tampering and stripped of two draft picks and received a fine. . . .

Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta reinjured the same troublesome right hip that already has been surgically repaired twice. The injury occurred during an offseason practice session yesterday. Pitta is undergoing tests to determine the severity of the injury. Last year, Pitta led the Ravens with a career-high 86 receptions. . . .

Broncos backup safety Will Parks could face a suspension from the NFL following a domestic violence arrest earlier this offseason. . . .

Second-round draft pick Joe Mixon signed with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Oklahoma running back ranked second nationally in all-purpose yards last season with 2,331.

Golf: Dufner ups lead to 5

Jason Dufner wanted to put together more than just a few good rounds this week at the Memorial in Dublin, Ohio. So the first two put him in the record book. Dufner holed out from 176 yards on the 18th hole for an eagle, and then added three birdies on the front nine for another 7-under 65, giving him the 36-hole scoring record and a 5-shot lead.

Dufner was at 14-under 130, 1 shot better than the record previously held by Rickie Fowler (2010) and Scott Hoch (1987).

Daniel Summerhays made bogey on his last hole and shot 69 to finish 5 shots behind Dufner. Fowler (66) was another shot behind. Dustin Johnson, the world’s No. 1 player, coming off an opening 78, shot a 74 to miss the cut by 5 shots. . . .

Anna Nordqvist, the two-time defending champion, shot a 7-under 64 to take a 1-stroke lead after the firstround of the ShopRite LPGA Classic outside Atlantic City. . . .

Wales’ Jamie Donaldson shot his second straight 4-under 69 to take a 2-stroke lead in the Nordea Masters in Malmo, Sweden.

NBA: Bosh, Heat to cut ties

Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat agreed on the next steps to remove him from the roster and the team’s salary cap, according to a source.

Bosh’s issues with blood clots have been determined as a career-ending injury situation which will allow the Heat cap relief going forward. Bosh cannot play for Miami again but may still seek medical clearance from another club if he decides he wants to play elsewhere.

Bosh has not played since February 2016. Bosh’s 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons were shortened by bouts with blood clots. . .

Jack McCloskey, the general manager who built the Detroit Pistons’ “Bad Boys” championship teams, died in Savannah, Ga. He had fought Alzheimer’s disease. He was 91. Led by McCloskey draft picks Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars and Dennis Rodman, all Hall of Famers, along with coach Chuck Daly, the Pistons won NBA titles in 1989 and 1990.

Misc: Female sweep at NHRA

Brittany Force broke both New England Dragway records in Top Fuel qualifying, leading a female sweep in the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping, N.H. Force had a 3.686-second run at 331.36 mph during the second qualifying session.

Sister Courtney Force topped Funny Car qualifying, and Erica Enders led in Pro Stock. Courtney Force set the Funny Car track time record with a 3.842 at 331.53 after her Chevrolet Camaro’s engine exploded at the finish line in the first qualifying session. Enders had a 6.513 at 213.03 in a Chevy Camaro during the second session. .

Kyle Busch led a strong qualifying effort for Toyota, turning a lap of 158.954 mph to win the pole at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. Led by Busch, Toyota had the first four drivers in the qualifying session. Martin Truex Jr. was second, followed by Daniel Suarez and Matt Kenseth. Busch won his first pole of the season and 20th of his career. . . .

Anaheim Ducks coach Randy Carlyle received a one-year contract extension through the 2018-19 season. Carlyle led the Ducks to the Western Conference finals this season, losing to Nashville in six games.