Thirty former Ohio State football players, including some former NFL players, have agreed to join a federal lawsuit against the university over the sexual abuse of student athletes decades ago by a team doctor, a lawyer in the case said Thursday.

CHICAGO (AP) – Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder exited his start Thursday against the Chicago Cubs in the bottom of the fourth inning with right shoulder discomfort.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II wanted a change of scenery, so he asked for a trade.

NEW YORK (AP) – OG Anunoby has a strained right hamstring, but the New York Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) – Mikko Rantanen sustained a torn MCL in his knee during the Olympics, an injury that Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill says kept their standout forward from being himself the rest of the season.

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – The Detroit Tigers’ Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an “inappropriate” text message to a female colleague.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – From one end of the dugout, Jamey Smart hollers constant instructions and encouragement as McClymonds High School pitcher Madden Kang fights through a long at-bat in the first inning against mighty Skyline.

BRIGHTON, England (AP) – Brighton coach Fabian Hurzeler has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season, the Premier League club said Thursday.