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QB Watson plans to report to Texans camp

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Deshaun Watson plans to report to Texans training camp Sunday, a person familiar with his decision told The Associated Press. The person added that the quarterbac­k still wants to be traded and is reporting solely to avoid being fined.

Watson would have faced fines of $50,000 a day if he didn’t report. Players were reporting for COVID-19 testing and meetings on Sunday with practice scheduled to begin on Wednesday.

Watson led the NFL in yards passing last season and signed a four-year, $156 million contract extension with the Texans last offseason. But he became unhappy with the direction of the team and requested a trade in January after the Texans, who won the AFC South in 2018 and ’19, sunk to 4-12.

His future was further clouded in March after 22 women filed lawsuits alleging that he sexually assaulted or harassed them. Houston police and the NFL are investigat­ing the allegation­s, but no charges have been filed.

Golf: Cameron Champ fended off dehydratio­n and crisply putted his way to a 5-under 66 on Sunday, winning the 3M Open by two strokes for his third career victory. The 26-yearoldcha­mphadfiveb­irdiesin a bogey-free round to finish at15-under269at­tpctwin Cities. Louis Oosthuizen, Jhonattan Vegas and Charl Schwartzel tied for second.

MLB: Pirates have agreed to trade All-star second baseman Adam Frazier to the Padres for three minor leaguers. The Pirates are sending approximat­ely $1.4 million to the Padres in the deal. The Pirates are receiving infielder Tucupita Marcano, outfielder Jack Suwinski and right-hander Michell Miliano.

NHL: The Red Wings announced reaching an agreement with defenseman Marc Staal. A person with direct knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press it’s a one-year deal worth $2 million . ... The Canucks placed forward Jake Virtanen on waivers on Sunday for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract.

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