National Sports

Broncos' best gather to honor owner Pat Bowlen

DENVER (AP) -- All four Denver Broncos who are in the Hall of Fame gathered Wednesday night at a gala in honor of team owner Pat Bowlen's contributions to the community.

Cards' Garcia expected to miss year after surgery

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia will have surgery on his left shoulder this week and is expected to miss the rest of the season.

Safety recommendations released for America's Cup

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A group of sailing experts has released 37 recommendations they say will increase safety in the America's Cup, which is set to take place on the wind-raked San Francisco Bay this summer.

Agent: Top pick Lotulelei signs with Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The agent for first-round draft pick Star Lotulelei says his client has signed a four-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.

Southern Cal takes 12-shot lead in NCAA golf

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Annie Park shot a 5-under 67 and Southern California had a record-setting 12-under total Wednesday to open a 12-stroke lead during the second round of the NCAA Women's Golf Championships.

Fowler planning $100K donation to Oklahoma relief

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Rickie Fowler is encouraging fans attending the Colonial to contribute to relief efforts after the deadly tornado this week in Oklahoma.

UMKC coach Richardson rounds out staff

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri-Kansas City basketball coach Kareem Richardson has completed his first coaching staff by hiring Angres Thorpe as associate head coach and Sean Bledsoe and Jason Sautter as assistant coaches.

Steady and sure, Silver Stars slide into new year

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The San Antonio Silver Stars had a quiet offseason, which seems appropriate for a non-descript franchise that has quietly made six straight playoff appearances.

Querrey beats Stakhovsky to reach quarters in Nice

NICE, France (AP) -- American Sam Querrey reached the quarterfinals of the Nice Open, beating Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine 7-5, 6-3 on Wednesday.

Sky is the limit for Chicago, Delle Donne

CHICAGO (AP) -- In seven disappointing seasons, the Chicago Sky has never reached the WNBA playoffs or even posted a winning record.

Gausman to make Orioles debut on Thursday

BALTIMORE (AP) -- The Baltimore Orioles will recall 22-year-old Kevin Gausman on Thursday and send him to the mound in Toronto for his major league debut.

Artemis crew 'back to work' after sailor's death

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The head of Artemis Racing says his team will compete in the America's Cup only if conditions are deemed safe on wind-raked San Francisco Bay this summer.

Oregon releases more docs in NCAA investigation

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Oregon received a formal notice of allegations in December related into the NCAA investigation into its use of recruiting services.

Cubs place RHP Camp on disabled list

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Chicago Cubs have placed reliever Shawn Camp on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right big toe and recalled RHP Rafael Dolis.

Rams OL Watkins suspended for opener

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Rokevious Watkins has been suspended without pay for the season opener for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.