National Sports

Itsmyluckyday expected to be out 4 months

OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) -- Kentucky Derby disappointment Itsmyluckyday is expected to be sidelined up to four months with an injury in his pelvic area.

Former Giants punter Dave Jennings dies at 61

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Former New York Giants punter and radio analyst Dave Jennings has died. He was 61.

Astros sign No. 1 overall pick RHP Mark Appel

HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Astros say they have signed right-handed pitcher Mark Appel of Stanford, the No. 1 overall draft pick in the draft earlier this month.

Rose running on adrenaline after US Open victory

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) -- Justin Rose says he may need adrenaline to carry him through the Travelers Championship after winning the U.S. Open last week.

Indians' Perez has court appearance waived

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Indians closer Chris Perez had his court appearance on drug charges moved to next month.

Forward Jon Graham latest to leave Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Forward Jon Graham plans to transfer from Penn State, the latest departure from a roster getting a dramatic makeover.

Bucs sign CB Michael Adams, waive G Jeremy Lewis

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed veteran free agent cornerback Michael Adams.

49ers sign DE Justin Smith to 2-year extension

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive end Justin Smith to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2015 season.

Wyoming reports possible volleyball violations

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) -- The University of Wyoming has self-reported possible violations that occurred in its women's volleyball program under former coach Carrie Yerty.

Predators sign Bartley to 3-year, $2 million deal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Victor Bartley to a three-year, $2 million contract.

Injured Blake withdraws from Jamaica championships

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Olympic Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake has withdrawn from the island's national championships this week because of a hamstring injury.

Wawrinka downs Lorenzi in 2 sets to advance

ROSMALEN, Netherlands (AP) -- Second-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka beat Paolo Lorenzi 6-3, 7-6 (8) Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Topshelf Open on the grass courts of Rosmalen.