NBA: Oden talents to South Beach
Greg Oden is coming back to the NBA with the Heat.
Mike Conley Sr., one of Oden’s agents, said Oden informed Miami he will accept its contract offer.
Oden will sign a contract that will pay him about $1 million this coming season.
MLB: Ross homer gets D’backs past Sox
In Boston, Cody Ross capped his four-hit return to Fenway Park with a tie-breaking homer that gave the Diamondbacks a 7-6 win over the Red Sox.
In Baltimore, Chris Davis hit his major league-leading 40th home run and Nate McLouth knocked his first career grand slam to a power display that carried the Orioles past the Mariners, 11-8.
In Miami, Jose Fernandez pitched eight innings and struck out 14, the most by an NL pitcher this year, to help the Marlins top the Indians, 10-0, snapping Cleveland’s 10-game winning streak.
In St. Petersburg, Fla., Madison Bumgarner struck out 11 in seven innings, Brandon Crawford hit a two-run homer and the Giants beat the Rays, 4-1.
Michael Ryan Mason and Jesse Maxson Meaux, who were playing for the Asheville Tourists, the Rockies’ Single-A affiliate, are being charged with two counts each of first-degree rape and first-degree sex offense, according to the Ashville Citizen-Times.
Olympics: IOC official wants diplomacy
International Olympic officials should use “all the avenues possible” with the Russian government to ensure athletes competing at next year’s Winter Games in Sochi aren’t affected by a new anti-gay law, IOC presidential candidate Richard Carrion said.
NCAA: Auburn RB going to Louisville
Former Auburn running back Michael Dyer is transferring to Louisville and will play for the Cardinals this season.
Hawaii coach Norm Chow says offensive coordinator Aaron Price was dismissed from the football program.
TENNIS: Federer out of Rogers Cup
After three consecutive tournament exits against low-ranked opponents, Roger Federer pulled out of next week’s Rogers Cup without giving a reason.