Olympic torch relay begins

TOKYO >> The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics began its 121-day journey across Japan on Thursday and is headed toward the opening ceremony in Tokyo on July 23.

The relay began in northeastern Fukushima prefecture, the area that was devastated by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and the meltdown of three nuclear reactors. About 18,000 people died in the tragedy.

The first runner with the torch was Azusa Iwashimizu, a key player in the Japan team that won the Women’s World Cup in 2011.

Pro football

BILLS AGREE TO SIGN FORMER 49ERS RB BREIDA >> Buffalo agreed to sign running back Matt Breida to a oneyear contract. Breida has four years of NFL experience and was a free agent after spending last season with the Miami Dolphins. He was limited to 254 yards rushing and 96 receiving in 12 games, including one start, on a Dolphins team that had difficulty establishing a running game.

Pro basketball

AP SOURCE: PISTONS AGREE

TO TRADE DELON WRIGHT TO KINGS >> Detroit has agreed to trade guard Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for guard Cory Joseph and two second-round draft picks, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

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Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been announced.

AP SOURCE: NUGGETS ACQUIRING GORDON FROM MAGIC >> Denver made another aggressive move at the trade deadline by acquiring forward Aaron Gordon from Orlando, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said.

In exchange, the Magic receive veteran shooting guard Gary Harris, rookie R.J. Hampton and a first-round draft pick, sources said.