Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney had sports hernia surgery in Philadelphia on Thursday, coach Bill O’Brien said Friday. Source    

Thursday afternoon’s trio at the U.S. Open of Kevin Stadler, Brendon de Jonge and Shane Lowry carried expectations tied to some degree with the USGA’s tradition of having fun with the grouping process. Source    

Brian Hoyer is “securely ahead” on the depth chart and will be listed as the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback going into training camp. Source    

Prosecutors in Miami have decided not to file charges against San Francisco 49ers star quarterback Colin Kaepernick and two other NFL players in an incident involving a woman at a downtown hotel. Source