HOYLAKE, England (AP) β The 143rd edition of the British Open is underway at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, England. Masters winner Bubba Watson and U.S. Open champ Martin Kaymer (KY’-mur) are seeking their second major title of the year. Reigning British Open champ Phil Mickelson tees off later today.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β Lance Stephenson has joined the Charlotte Hornets after four seasons with the Indiana Pacers. A person familiar with the contract says Stephenson has agreed to a three-year, $27 million deal with the Michael Jordon-led team, a package that includes a team option for the third season. Stephenson averaged 13.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists a game for the Pacers last season.
UNDATED (AP) β The Oklahoma City Thunder say they have signed free-agent guard Anthony Morrow, who averaged career-highs of 10.4 points and 2 1/2 rebounds for New Orleans last season. Brandon Rush is back with the Golden State Warriors after accepting a two-year contract. And a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Heat free agent James Jones will be joining LeBron James with the Cavaliers.
DALLAS (AP) β Brandon Weeden is the No. 1 backup to Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo after the team released Kyle Orton. The decision to drop Orton came after he skipped all offseason workouts amid rumors he was ready to retire. The move saves Dallas about $3.25 million this season, but will cost the team about that amount on the salary cap over the next two seasons.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) β The Kansas City Royals have gotten some relief help, acquiring veteran reliever Jason Frasor from the Texas Rangers for Triple-A right-hander Spencer Patton. Frasor was 1-1 with a 3.34 earned run appearance in 38 games with Texas.
