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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) The English bulldog that served as the mascot for Yale athletics for the last nine years has died.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The start of the preseason game between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium has been delayed 51 minutes by the threat of severe weather.

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) Chris Maragos can't imagine an NFL without kickoffs.

Monica Puig is trying to accomplish something no one from her country has ever done.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The threat of severe weather has delayed the start of Friday night's preseason game between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

Katie Ledecky delivered another dominating performance at the Rio Olympic Games Friday night, handily breaking her own world record in the 800 freestyle.

Former Ohio State player Joey Sindelar shot a 4-under 66 on Friday to take the second-round in the U.S. Senior Open.

Lucy Li won the Junior PGA Championship on Thursday at age 13, a year off LPGA Tour star Lexi Thompson's record in the event.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Colin Kaepernick did not throw the football for a second straight day at practice for the San Francisco 49ers as he deals with tightness in his throwing shoulder.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have claimed linebacker Amarlo Herrera off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts.

CHICAGO (AP) Matt Szczur hit two home runs and the Chicago Cubs won their 11th straight game, backing Jake Arrieta and battering Adam Wainwright to rout the St. Louis Cardinals 13-2 Friday.

After struggling for much of his Olympic quarterfinal against a Brazilian opponent backed by a raucous home crowd, Rafael Nadal finally seized control by using a big backhand to set up an easy putaway at the net for a third-set service break.

TORONTO (AP) The Houston Astros have activated right-hander Luke Gregerson off the disabled list and selected outfielder Teoscar Hernandez from Triple-A Fresno.

Kyrie Irving scored 15 points and the U.S. men's basketball team survived its second straight strong challenge in the Rio Games, edging Serbia 94-91 on Friday.

Rickie Fowler isn't showing much of a game at the Olympics.

Moments after the U.S. women's soccer team were ousted by Sweden in the Olympic quarterfinals Friday, controversial goalkeeper Hope Solo lashed out at her victorious opponents.

RENTON, Wash. (AP) When Marshawn Lynch posted that photo of his cleats hanging from a wire, the Seattle Seahawks' task became about more than finding a replacement for the yards and touchdowns he provided over the course of six seasons.

A chance ride, an hourlong conversation, and the generosity of strangers are making it possible for a Philadelphia Uber driver to go to Rio to see his son compete in the Olympics.

Lionel Messi says he has reconsidered his decision to quit international soccer and will continue playing for Argentina's national team.

Rivers doesn't believe the preseason has a great deal of significance.