Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose was a last-minute scratch Wednesday night from Team USA’s exhibition game against the Dominican Republic at Madison Square Garden.    

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Garrett Richards has been taken off the field on a stretcher with what the team says is a left knee patella injury.    

Kevin Durant’s representation, Roc Nation Sports, informed Nike on Wednesday that he has a deal on the table with Under Armour worth between $265 million and $285 million over 10 years, sources told ESPN.com.    

Tony Stewart will not race Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, the third Sprint Cup race he’s skipped since his car struck and killed Kevin Ward Jr. during a sprint car race.    

Johnny Manziel acknowledged he’s not ready to be the Browns’ starting quarterback.    

Robert Griffin III understands the fear, owing to a fan base’s desire to keep him healthy — and a coaching staff that wants the same.    

Houston Texans rookie Jadeveon Clowney left practice against Denver Broncos following a collision in a 9-on-7 drill.    

Doctors treating Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly for sinus cancer found “no evidence” of remaining cancer in a follow-up screening Tuesday.    

Nick Fairley’s weight is creeping up again for the Detroit Lions.    

Eight extra point kicks from the longer distance — usually 33 yards — were missed during the NFL’s experiment in the first two weeks of the preseason.