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COLLEGES: Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany said he favors a national injury report for football because it “is critical to people who are interested in gambling.” ... Ohio State fired WRs coach Zach Smith, who was charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass after a dispute with his ex-wife. ... Tennessee dismissed sophomore DL Ryan Thaxton from the team after his arrest on charges of false imprisonment and domestic assault . ... Iowa DT Brady Reiff faces a public intoxication charge after police said he drunkenly mistook a police car for an Uber ride.
GOLF: Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk said Tiger Woods is no lock for the U.S. team but added he liked what he saw at the British Open. Woods, who tied for sixth at Carnoustie, moved from No. 31 to No. 20 in the Ryder Cup standings. He already has been appointed an assistant captain . ... Troy Merritt shot a 5-under 67 for a one-stroke victory at the rain-delayed Barbasol Championship in Nicholasville, Ky. Merritt finished at 23-under 265. Billy Horschel (67), Richy Werenski (66) and Tom Lovelady (68) were a stroke behind.
NBA: Dirk Nowitzki signed for his 21st season with the Mavericks. The 13-time All-Star will play for $5 million . ... The Lakers signed veteran F Michael Beasley to a one-year contract . ... The Magic will acquire F Jarell Martin and cash from the Grizzlies for C Dakari Johnson and the rights to 2015 draftee Tyler Harvey.
NFL: Browns WR Josh Gordon will miss the start of training camp to focus on his “overall health and treatment plan” as he recovers from addictions. Gordon has been suspended numerous times for drug violations, but the NFL said he had not been suspended again. Gordon hasn’t played a complete season since 2013, when he led the league in receiving yards and scored nine TDs . ... Cowboys DE Randy Gregory, suspended indefinitely for repeated violations of the league’s substance-abuse policy, was reinstated . ... Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. will report to camp despite not having a long-term contract extension, NFL Network reported . ... The 49ers signed first-round draft pick Mike McGlinchey, an offensive tackle from Notre Dame, to a four-year deal . ... The Patriots signed the second of their first-round draft picks, Georgia RB Sony Michel . ... Former Dolphins and Raiders coach Tony Sparano, 56, died of hardening of the arteries, a medical examiner said.
SWIMMING: U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte was suspended by USADA until July 2019, which means the 12-time Olympic medalist cannot compete in the national championships, which begin this week. Lochte did not take a banned substance, but he got an intravenous injection of vitamins, a method typically banned under anti-doping rules. “A rule is a rule, and I accept that there is a technical violation,” Lochte said.
ALSO: Roger Federer withdrew from the Rogers Cup in Toronto next month so he could be in peak condition for the U.S. Open . ... The WNBA suspended Mercury G Diana Taurasi one game without pay for her seventh technical foul . ... The Islanders agreed to terms with restricted free-agent F Brock Nelson on a one-year, $4.25 million contract.