Former Panthers defensive end Charles is retiring from the NFL. Johnson played in more games than any Panthers defensive lineman during his 11 seasons with the team and finished with 67 ½ sacks, 20 forced fumbles and 12 multi-sack games
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Serena Williams was seeded No. 17 for the U.S. Open, nine spots higher than her ranking. Williams, 36, is a six-time champion in New York.
Ben Roethlisberger’s injury scare reminds Steelers how easily their season can swing
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Texas rookie Guzman homers 3 times against Yankees
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NASCAR rides new leadership into Michigan
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Red Sox move struggling LHP Pomeranz to bullpen
Red Sox move struggling LHP Pomeranz to bullpen, will keep RHP Johnson in rotation
US Open champ Sloane Stephens advances in Montreal
U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens advanced to the Rogers Cup quarterfinals, beating Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2, 7-5
Versatile reliever Romo helps Rays hold off Yanks, 3-2
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The Ruling Off The Field
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