BENSON DRIVING AT “HIGH RATE” OF SPEED BEFORE FATAL CRASH

» Police said Monday

, they were still investigating the weekend motorcycle crash that killed former Texas Longhorns running back and NFL player Cedric Benson and a female passenger.

According to police, witnesses said Benson was driving his BMW motorcycle fast through a curving, hilly section of the city Saturday night when he collided with a van that was attempting a left turn.

Police said a passenger in the van and a bystander attempted to help Benson, 36, and his passenger, Aamna Najam, 27. Both died at the scene.

Benson is the second-leading rusher in Texas history with 5,540 yards. He was drafted No. 4 overall by Chicago in 2005 and played eight seasons in the NFL with the Bears, the Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers.

Ex-Alabama QB Hurts named Oklahoma starter for opener.

» Fourth-ranked Oklahoma NORM A N , OKL A. has named Jalen Hurts its starting quarterback for the Sept. 1 season opener against Houston.

Hurts played in three national championship games for Alabama and helped the Crimson Tide win the 2017 national title. He transferred to Oklahoma in January and won the job over redshirt freshman Tanner Mordecai and true freshman Spencer Rattler.

Warriors’ Curry helps Howard U. start Division I golf team.

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Stephen Curry is helping Howard University launch a Division I golf program.

The Golden State Warriors star guard and the school are entering a six-year partnership. Howard officials say they plan to have women’s and men’s golf teams for the 2020-21 academic year.

Former Cleveland coach Blatt diagnosed with MS.

Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt said he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Blatt said he was diagnosed with the condition which attacks the central nervous system “a few months ago” and has experienced fatigue, weakness in his legs and balance problems.

Rodgers expected to play in Packers’ third preseason game.

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» Aaron Rodgers is participating BAY, WIS . in practice and is expected to play in the Packers’ third preseason game against the Oakland Raiders in Canada.

Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst said the plan is for the two-time MVP to make his preseason debut Thursday night in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus reinstated, not eligible to play.

» Former Wisconsin

M ADISON , WIS . receiver Quintez Cephus has been cleared to return to school after a jury acquitted him of sexual assault charges. It is unclear if or when he might play in another football game.

The school reinstated Cephus, saying it had obtained information that wasn’t provided during a student conduct review. The football program said it was working through unspecified eligibility issues for the Georgia native.

Jim Hardy, oldest living USC and Rams player, dies at 96.

» Jim Hardy, the oldest LOS A NG E L E S living University of Southern California and Los Angeles Rams football player who was the MVP of the 1945 Rose Bowl, has died. He was 96.

The university said he died Aug. 16 of natural causes at his home in the desert city of La Quinta. Hardy played seven seasons in the NFL.

Arkansas State coach taking leave while wife fights cancer.

Arkansas State football , . coach Blake Anderson is taking a leave of absence while his wife fights cancer. — The Associated Press