us-hotdailynews: 2015-07-17 U.S. Sports

Dustin Johnson, Weeks After Major Collapse, Leads British Open
New York Times
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — After smacking his drive on the 13th hole Thursday, Dustin Johnson headed off the tee box and veered right. A smattering of fans was on that side. So, too, was a screened-off portable toilet. Johnson was hoping for a brief pit ...
Early lead gives Dustin Johnson shot of momentum at British Open   Philly.com
As expected, Dustin Johnson leads after first round at British Open   Los Angeles Times
Golf Capsules   USA TODAY
Kansas City Star
Tampabay.com
ESPN
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Clippers sign Josh Smith, who helped Houston knock them from playoffs
Los Angeles Times
The Clippers did far more than retain DeAndre Jordan this summer. They notched the latest in a series of free-agent triumphs Thursday when they signed veteran forward Josh Smith for one year and $1.5 million, snagging a onetime borderline All-Star for ...
How Josh Smith fits in with the Los Angeles Clippers   FOXSports.com
Clippers sign free-agent forward Josh Smith   Chron.com
Josh Smith reportedly signs with the Clippers   Washington Post
Bleacher Report
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ESPN

Cam Heyward signs 6-year, $59.25M contract with Pittsburgh Steelers
ESPN
The Pittsburgh Steelers can begin training camp later this month with a key piece of business done. Defensive end Cam Heyward has agreed to a six-year deal with the team, which confirmed the news Thursday night. The deal is worth $59.25 million, ...

Steelers sign DE Cam Heyward to six-year, $59M deal: 5 things to know   CBSSports.com
Steelers Sign Defensive End Cam Heyward to 6-Year Contract   ABC News
Cam Heyward, Steelers Agree on New Contract: Details, Comments, Reaction   Bleacher Report
SI.com
SportingNews.com
NBCSports.com
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SEC coach contracts promise financial security, but not job security
USA TODAY
HOOVER, Ala. — If the 14 coaches who shuffled through SEC Media Days this week were ranked by whose job is the most secure heading into 2015, it's possible the top-three would not include the coach who has celebrated four national titles, the coach ...

Why it's vital for the SEC to tackle talk of race, Confederate flag head-on   Yahoo Sports
Texas A&M Football: Best Quotes and Key Takeaways from SEC Media Days   Bleacher Report
SEC toughens transfer rules   Longview News-Journal
Cullman Times Online
The Herald
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SI.com

Report: Ole Miss four-star RB Swinney injured: Lost for the season?
FOXSports.com
The Ole Miss Rebels may have to look somewhere else to solve their glaring hole for a star running back as reports indicate four-star recruit Eric Swinney has suffered an injury that will likely sideline him for the season. According to 247Sports ...
Bianchi: Mississippi must do away with 'Ole Miss,' 'Rebels' and Confederate flag   Orlando Sentinel
Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze on the Confederate Flag; Laquon Treadwell injury ...   Dallas Morning News (blog)
Hugh Freeze takes Confederate flag stance Dan Mullen avoided   ESPN (blog)
SI.com
Bleacher Report
The Advocate
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Rangers-Astros Preview
CBSSports.com
It has been more than 14 months since Martin Perez has pitched in the big leagues and he could be facing the right opponent. The Texas Rangers left-hander makes his much-anticipated return Friday night on the road as he looks to improve to 4-0 against ...
Anthony Ranaudo's role will be reduced even more with return of Perez, Harrison   Dallas Morning News (blog)
What's it going to take for Rangers to make postseason?   FOXSports.com
On Deck: Astros vs. Texas Rangers (July 17-19, 2015)   Chron.com (blog)
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Washington Post
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Jerry Jones to Dez Bryant: 'Let's just win five Super Bowls in a row'
CBSSports.com
Jerry Jones is eyeing five Super Bowls now that Dez Byrant is signed. (DallasCowboys.com). Now that Jerry Jones has secured Dez Bryant for the longterm, Jones is setting his sights on some lofty goals. On Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys released video ...

What can $45 million guaranteed (after taxes) buy Dez Bryant?   Dallas Morning News (blog)
Bell: Cowboys WR Dez Bryant earned contract, now deserves apology   USA TODAY
After further review, Dez Bryant deal a win for both sides   ESPN (blog)
SportingNews.com
Amarillo.com
Akron Beacon Journal
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Auburn picked to win SEC
The Seattle Times
Auburn was declared the favorite to win the Southeastern Conference title Thursday at media day in Hoover, Ala., but rival Alabama got the edge in the West Division. It's the first time that's happened. By Seattle Times staff. The Seattle Times ...

College football notes: Auburn is projected to win the SEC, but not its division   Salt Lake Tribune
Florida football picked to finish fifth in SEC East   Tampabay.com
Vols picked to finish second in SEC East   Columbia Daily Herald
WKYT
WTOC
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