John Daly returns to Australian Open 1 year after snapping, smashing fan’s camera into tree

SYDNEY — John Daly is set to return to the Australian Open a year after being fined for smashing a fan’s camera into a tree during the tournament.

New York Jets all atwitter over Twitter as team embraces social-networking site

From typewriter to Twitter: Jenkins takes great technological leap forward at golf’s majors

CHASKA, Minn. — The literary contributions of Dan Jenkins go well beyond the 201 major championships he has covered in a career that spans Ben Hogan to Jack Nicklaus to Tiger Woods.

US striker Jozy Altidore’s move to Hull held up by delay in obtaining a work permit

LONDON — U.S. striker Jozy Altidore’s move to Hull has been held up by a delay in obtaining a work permit.

Woods has 4-stroke lead after taking control on back nine at Hazeltine National

CHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods has a four-stroke lead midway through the PGA Championship after a 2-under 70 on Friday at Hazeltine National.

Woods in control at PGA while Mickelson waits it out

CHASKA, Minn. — Just like that, Tiger Woods has solid control of the PGA Championship.

Fisher joins Woods at the top of the PGA leaderboard while Mickelson waits it out

CHASKA, Minn. — While all eyes are on Tiger Woods, Ross Fisher was making a move.

Woods has the lead to himself again at PGA while Mickelson waits it out

CHASKA, Minn. — Forget being perfect or flashy. With the wind gusting and sauna-like heat, hanging on will do.

Heat swing deal, getting well-traveled Quentin Richardson from Timberwolves for Mark Blount

MIAMI — Quentin Richardson and Dwyane Wade are regular workout partners during the offseason. They’re about to get a chance to play together all year long.

Recruits remain committed to Pitino, Louisville in wake of sex scandal _ at least for now

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rick Pitino is not losing recruits as a result of his “indiscretion” — not yet anyway.

Daly double: After a bad finish, Daly calls it quits

CHASKA, Minn. — John Daly withdrew from the PGA Championship after finishing with consecutive double bogeys for a 78. He cited a back injury.

Play gets under way at year’s final major under perfect conditions

CHASKA, Minn. — The year’s final major is under way at Hazeltine National. D.J. Trahan, Keith Dicciani and Briny Baird got the PGA Championship started Thursday morning, teeing off at the first hole under perfect conditions: cool temperatures and clear skies.

PGA set for Hazeltine’s monstrous 7,674 yards, longest course in major championship history

CHASKA, Minn. — The fans stopped at the crosswalk on No. 3 and pulled out their course maps.

Louisville coach Rick Pitino’s reputation takes hit after admission of sexual encounter

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — No sport rules the Bluegrass state like basketball — and arguably no coach since Adolph Rupp has done more for hoops in Kentucky than Rick Pitino.

PGA goes to great lengths at the last major of the year

CHASKA, Minn. — Paul Azinger pulled the driver from his bag because there really is no other option at Hazeltine. The sign post on the opening hole has two words and two sets of numbers that serve as a not-so-subtle welcome to the PGA Championship.

Clippers get Rasual Butler from New Orleans for second-round draft pick

LOS ANGELES — The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016.

Bills WR Terrell Owens day to day due to sprained toe

What could have been: The other guys keeps winning the majors

CHASKA, Minn. — If the PGA Championship follows suit, look for a scenario like this to unfold at Hazeltine.

American swimmer Jessica Hardy breaks world record in 100 breaststroke

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. —Jessica Hardy broke the world record in the 100-meter breaststroke by nearly half a second Friday night at the U.S. Open.

T.O. says Chargers shouldn’t get in a-Twitter over Cromartie’s Tweets about camp food

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Terrell Owens says if the food is bad at the Chargers’ training camp, Antonio Cromartie should be allowed to tweet his mind.

Trick or Tweet: Imitators of Seahawks star T.J. Houshmandzadeh abound on Twitter

RENTON, Wash. — Tweeters, beware!

Paranoia reigns in the NFL, where eating slop isn’t as costly as tweeting about it

A lot of people in San Diego thought it might have been the inconsistent defense or the tendency to use LaDainian Tomlinson too much. Others blamed Norv Turner for the Chargers’ inability to win a Super Bowl.

Antonio Cromartie flagged by Chargers for tweet complaining about camp grub, fined $2,500

Agent: Antonio Cromartie flagged by Chargers for inappropriate tweet, fined $2,500

SAN DIEGO — The agent for cornerback Antonio Cromartie confirms that the San Diego Chargers have fined his client $2,500 for using Twitter to complain about the food at training camp.

David Beckham shuns appearance on Shaquille O’Neal’s show

NEW YORK - David Beckham has refused to participate in Shaquille O’Neal’s upcoming ABC show ‘Shaq Vs.’.

McCain sickened by baseball’s steroid scandal and asks, ‘Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?’

WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain is lamenting the latest report of a baseball player linked to performance-enhancing drugs.

Colt & Chase: Popular ex-Heisman contenders vie for practice time as backup QBs with Redskins

ASHBURN, Va. — Two of the most successful college quarterbacks in recent years ran onto the field on a steamy Saturday morning at Redskins Park, eager to impress the fans who have been screaming for their autographs during the first week of training camp.

Unhappy Jets RB Leon Washington not confident that new deal will get done

CORTLAND, N.Y. — Leon Washington was back on the field for the New York Jets, without a new deal and not optimistic he’ll get one before the season begins.

Jets RB Leon Washington on field for team’s first practice of training camp

CORTLAND, N.Y. — New York Jets running back Leon Washington reported to the team and participated in drills Friday during the first practice of training camp.

Hughes reprimanded for leak, agent owns up responsibility

LONDON - Young Phillip Hughes faced the wrath of the Australian team management after revealing prematurely on the social networking site Twitter that he had been dropped for the third Test of the ongoing Ashes series at Edgbaston.

Tantalizing rematch: Cavic riffs on Phelps ahead of 100 fly showdown at world championships

ROME — Milorad Cavic is tired of hearing about Michael Phelps having to compete in a supposedly inferior swimsuit. The Serb even offered to buy his American rival one of the latest models if that’s what it takes to even the playing field for their rematch in the 100-meter butterfly.

Agent tweets that Spokane native, Cory Withrow about to join Seahawks

SEATTLE — The agent for Spokane native Cory Withrow says the veteran offensive lineman and former Washington State Cougars player is about to sign with the Seahawks.

Shaquille O’Neal challenges David Beckham for soccer match

WASHINGTON - American basketball player Shaquille O’Neal has challenged footie idol David Beckham for a game of soccer in his reality TV series.

Alberto Contador, Lance Armstrong criticize each other in Tour aftermath

MADRID — Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong are sniping again after a fragile truce during the Tour de France.

Sources close to negotiations tells AP that journeyman Drew Gooden is headed to Dallas

DALLAS — A source close to the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Dallas Mavericks have reached an agreement with free agent big man Drew Gooden.