LOS ANGELES (AP) β Southern California cornerback Josh Shaw has been suspended by the team after admitting he lied to school officials about how he sprained his ankles last weekend, retracting his story about jumping off a balcony to save his drowning nephew. The school didn’t explain how Shaw actually was injured in its statement, but USC officials say they regret posting a story lauding Shaw’s tale on their website Monday. Shaw is a fifth-year senior, a team captain and a key starter in USC’s defensive secondary.
UNDATED (AP) β Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Gordon has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating the league’s substance abuse policy again. He missed two games last season due to another violation of the policy but still led the team with 1,646 yards in receptions. Gordon will have to apply for reinstatement following the season.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β Carolina quarterback Cam Newton says he feels great and “there’s no doubt” in his mind he’ll be ready to play in the Panthers season opener Sept. 7 against Tampa Bay. The fourth-year quarterback is recovering from a hairline fracture to multiple ribs and says he’s improving with each day. Newton has never missed a start in three seasons of pro ball.
NEW YORK (AP) β Sixth seed Thomas Berdych (BUR’-dihch) won his opening-round match at the U.S. Open yesterday before third seed Stan Wawrinka advanced to the third round. Second-round winners on the women’s side include second seed Simona Halep (HAH’-lehp), fifth seed Maria Sharapova, sixth seed Angelique Kerber, No. 9 Jelena Jankovic (yeh-LAY’-nah YANK’-uh-vihhk) and No. 19 Venus Williams. Fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska (ag-nee-EHS’-kah rahd-WAHN’-skah) and No. 21 Sloane Stephens dropped their second-round matches.
LOS ANGELES (AP) β Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has worked out a new contract with Doc Rivers, keeping the head coach in Los Angeles through 2019. Rivers joined the team in June 2013 and added president of basketball operations to his responsibilities two months ago. He guided the Clippers to the best record in franchise history at 57-25 and a second straight Pacific Division title last season.
