BRIEFS

ASU football lands defensive lineman from California

Defensive end Amiri Johnson of Diamond Ranch High School (Pomona, Calif.) committed to ASU Thursday night.

The 6-foot-6, 231-pounder had 11 offers, including ones from fellow Pac-12 contenders Oregon State and Utah. He made trips to Boise State and ASU, making two stops in Tempe with an unofficial trip the weekend of the first game of the season, and an official for the last home game against UCLA.

“I really liked the passion coaches,” he said.

“They have passion for the game but also for us as players. I could tell they are all about developing us not just as football players but as people, too, so we’re successful even after we’re out of the game.” of the

Bears remove Trubisky from injury report, ensuring start

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Chicago Bears removed quarterback Mitchell Trubisky from their injury list Friday, clearing the way for a start Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – New York Jets linebacker Darron Lee has been suspended four games by the NFL for violating its substance abuse policy, the league announced Friday. The 24-yearold Lee was having his best season since being drafted 20th overall in 2016.

3 teams tied for QBE Shootout lead at 13-under 59

NAPLES, Fla. – The teams of Bryson DeChambeau-Kevin Na, Brian HarmanPatton Kizzire and Emiliano GrilloGraeme McDowell shot 13-under 59 in scramble play Friday to share the firstround lead in the QBE Shootout.

Ex-major leaguers Valbuena, Castillo die in Venezuela crash

CARACAS, Venezuela – Former major league players Luis Valbuena and Jose Castillo were killed in a car crash in Venezuela caused by bandits who then robbed them, officials said Friday. The 33-year-old Valbuena and 37-year-old Castillo died when their SUV crashed on the road, Yaracuy state Gov. Julio Leon Heredia said.