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FIRST WORD THIS TYPE OF BEHAVIOR IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, AND WE ARE DISAPPOINTED IN DA’SHAWN’S ACTIONS. WE ARE STILL GATHERING INFORMATION AND WILL EVALUATE WHAT WE NEED TO DO IN TERMS OF APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINE AS WE MOVE FORWARD SO BETTER CHOICES AND DECISIONS CAN BE MADE IN THE FUTURE.” Alabama football coach Nick Saban, via AL. com, after DUI charges were filed early Saturday in Tuscaloosa against defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand, the nation’s No. 1 recruit in the 2014 signing class. Practice begins Thursday. INJURY STATUS “I’D SAY THAT THERE’S NO REASON TO FREAK OUT. I WILL BE BETTER THAN I WAS COMING INTO THIS, I’LL BE BETTER COMING OUT OF IT. I KNOW THAT.” Quarterback Andrew Luck, reporting to Colts camp Saturday, according to “The Indianapolis Star,” referencing fan concerns about his shoulder injury. ALMOST LAST WORD “I FEEL LIKE ONE OF THE LUCKIEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD THAT I GET TO DO THIS FOR A LIVING. I’M NOT GOING TO GET DOWN IN THE DUMPS ABOUT EVERYTHING.” Ryan Hunter- Reay, 36, on being 13th in the Verizon IndyCar Series standings and in danger of finishing outside of the top 10 for a second consecutive year, which would be a first in his 11 years in the series. Hunter- Reay was the 2012 series champion and the 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner. LAST WORD “MY DOCTOR INFORMED ME THAT I AM CANCER FREE. THE BATTLE AGAINST CANCER IS NOT EASY. WITH THE POWER OF ALMIGHTY GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!” Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Lou Brock, 78, in a statement Friday, more than three months after he had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. The Cardinals great said he remained hopeful.