RECENT SPORTS NEWS

• Golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke

  May 21, 2013

  Golf's two governing bodies outlawed the anchored putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, approving a new rule that starts in 2016 and urging the PGA Tour to follow along so the 600-year-old sport is still played under one set of rules.

• 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.

• Agent: No more forearm surgery likely for Gronk

  May 21, 2013

  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Rob Gronkowski's agent says the tight end's latest surgery is expected to be the last on his forearm.

• Red Wings rolling against Blackhawks with Howard

  May 21, 2013

  DETROIT (AP) - Jimmy Howard is a big reason the Detroit Red Wings are on a roll.

• Chiefs installing mixed bag offensive system

  May 21, 2013

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs are putting together an offensive system that promises to be bold and dynamic, if not downright revolutionary, a blend of old and new under coach Andy Reid.

• Amendola among 9 new receivers on Pats roster

  May 21, 2013

  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - There are plenty of new wide receivers on the field at the New England Patriots' offseason workouts.

• NFL, Xbox enhancing interactive television viewing

  May 21, 2013

  Imagine Sean Payton holding up a Surface tablet instead of a cardboard playsheet on the sideline.

• Garcia, Woods take their shots at each other

  May 21, 2013

  VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) - Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia don't like each other, and neither is trying to disguise his feelings.