RECENT SPORTS NEWS

• White Sox scratch Sale from Wednesday's start

  May 21, 2013

  CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago White Sox have scratched Chris Sale from Wednesday's start against the Boston Red Sox because of a mild tendinitis in his left shoulder.

• Andy Murray out of French Open due to back injury

  May 21, 2013

  LONDON (AP) - Andy Murray withdrew from the French Open on Tuesday because of a chronic back injury and will now focus on preparing for the start of the grass-court season next month.

• Romo active on field while idled over cyst removal

  May 21, 2013

  IRVING, Texas (AP) - Tony Romo pointed here and there, showing receiver Dez Bryant the best way to use a block on the first day of offseason practice.

• Browns sign RB Jackson, rookie S Slaughter

  May 21, 2013

  CLEVELAND (AP) - The Browns signed running back Brandon Jackson to a 1-year contract, bringing him back after two seasons in which he never got to showcase his versatility.

• Michael Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets

  May 21, 2013

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bobcats owner Michael Jordan says he's changing his team's name to the Charlotte Hornets.

• Miami loses votes for 2 Super Bowl bids

  May 21, 2013

  BOSTON (AP) - The NFL conducted its own referendum on the Miami Dolphins stadium on Tuesday, shutting South Florida out when it handed out the 2016 and '17 Super Bowl hosts.

• Smith makes headlines heading into Hall vote

  May 21, 2013

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bruton Smith just can't help himself sometimes.

• Senators relish chance to tie series vs. Pens

  May 21, 2013

  OTTAWA (AP) - After a win in Game 3, the Ottawa Senators are confident they can tie their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

• Maddon says he's OK with Escobar's celebration

  May 21, 2013

  TORONTO (AP) - Rays manager Joe Maddon changed course Tuesday, saying he has no problem with the way shortstop Yunel Escobar celebrates home runs.

• Indians' Perez deletes Twitter account

  May 21, 2013

  CLEVELAND (AP) - Indians closer Chris Perez has deactivated his Twitter account following two rough outings.