Jadeveon Clowney returns to Texans, chasing Super Bowl in his 13th season

HOUSTON (AP) – Jadeveon Clowney never imagined he’d play for the Texans again when he was traded to Seattle amid a contract dispute before the 2019 season.

Arraez grateful to be in playoff race and thanks new Phillies teammate Harper

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race. He’s also grateful that two-time MVP Bryce Harper was willing to make a position switch.

Top performers at European track championships to each get 50,000 euro bonus

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) – Ten track-and-field athletes with the best performances at next week’s European championships will each receive a bonus of 50,000 euros ($58,000), the continent’s governing body for athletics has confirmed.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha ready for new challenge at Colo-Colo in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) – Although he spent most of his career with smaller clubs in lower divisions – most recently Chaves in Portugal’s second tier – Vozinha always believed he belonged on a bigger stage.

Athletics place 1B Nick Kurtz and LHP Jeffrey Springs on injured list

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The Athletics placed first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list with a strained right thumb and placed left-hander Jeffrey Springs on the 15-day IL with right hip discomfort. Both moves were retroactive to Aug. 1.

Bills RB James Cook is looking to improve, a year after he led NFL in rushing

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) – James Cook treats carrying the football the same way he answers questions about his past accomplishments.

Ravens reach contract extension with 2-time Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers

The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension with two-time Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables looking for more production from running game

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) – Oklahoma leaned on an elite defense to reach the College Football Playoff in Brent Venables’ fourth year as coach. Much of that defense returns, but the Sooners will need more production from their running backs and tight ends to make a return trip.

Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas says 'I'm 100%' after knee issue delayed deal

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – Gabe Jacas wants to get to work and put everything else about his delayed journey to Patriots training camp in the past.