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BEN VOLIN I SUNDAY FOOTBALL NOTES

NFL teams take care of last-minute business prior to vacation

The next six weeks are vacation time, not only for players and coaches but scouts and executives, as well.

Texans stopped pursuing Nick Caserio when they learned of his contract terms with Patriots

The Texans released a statement Friday, two days after the Patriots filed tampering charges against them.

Patriots’ trade for Michael Roberts is voided

The tight end failed his physical, so he was sent back to the Lions and waived.

Patriots acquire tight end Michael Roberts from Detroit

The Patriots will give up a conditional seventh-round pick for the third-year tight end.

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK
Patriots file tampering charges against Texans
Houston is interested in hiring Nick Caserio for its general manager position.

Patriots RB Sony Michel had knee arthroscopy
Michel missed the final stages of the team’s offseason program but is expected to be ready for training camp.

Is the Texans GM job really something Nick Caserio would leave for?

He would be a huge loss for the Patriots, but there are a lot of question marks in Houston.

Jerod Mayo’s impressive return, and other minicamp takeaways

The transition to coaching should be a smooth one for Mayo, who acted like a coach on the field during his time here.

Cam Newton has barely thrown a football, and other top stories of OTAs

Newton hasn’t participated with his teammates in any practices, and no one outside of the Panthers organization has witnessed Newton throwing a football with their own eyes.

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Alyssa Thomas leads Connecticut Sun to 12th straight win at home

Thomas scored 20 points and Shekinna Stricklen added 16 as the Sun cruised past Seattle, 81-67.

Adidas Boost Boston Games

Athletes reflect on the life of Gabriele Grunewald

Grunewald, who died Tuesday after battling cancer for a decade, inspired many in the track and field community by continuing to run even after her diagnosis.

TARA SULLIVAN

Americans had nothing to apologize for in this World Cup victory

After being criticized following a rout of Thailand, the US put up just three goals in beating Chile — but it wasn’t for lack of trying.

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Golf | 119th US Open

Gary Woodland captures first career major at US Open

Woodland, 35, of Toepka, Kansas, shot a 69 to finish at 13-under, three shots better than runner-up Brooks Koepka, the defending and repeat US Open champion.

Golf | US Open notebook

Tiger Woods overcomes shaky start with strong finish in final round

Woods salvaged an otherwise disappointing weekend at Pebble Beach with birdies on six of his final 12 holes Sunday to finish at 2-under 69.

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Baseball pitching probables

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