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*NFL : Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger injured his right ankle or foot during the last half-hour of the team’s final training camp practice. It was not immediately certain how badly he was hurt or how long he would be out. … Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall spent a second straight day working almost exclusively with the scout team, 24 hours after saying he was nowhere near mastering the new offense. … NFL Hall of Famer Elvin Bethea and five other players sued the league for using their names and images for profit without their permission. The players filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court in Minneapolis. The other players listed in the suit are Jim Marshall, Ed White, Joe Senser, Fred Dryer and Dan Pastorini. … Cornerback Aqib Talib was held out of practice after police say he punched a taxi driver and was jailed on charges of simple battery and resisting arrest without violence. … Lions safety Daniel Bullocks was placed on injured reserve after he cleared waivers, sidelining him for the season.

*GOLF: Chez Reavie, Ryan Moore and former winner Brandt Snedeker each shot a 64 to share the lead at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, N.C. … Brad Bryant matched a tournament record with a 10-under 62 in the first round of the Jeld-Wen Tradition at Crosswater Golf Club in Sunriver, Oregon.

*TENNIS : Roger Federer needed three sets to defeat David Ferrer 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and advance to the quarterfinals in Cincinnati. Andy Murray advanced with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Radek Stepanek Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic also advanced. … Serena Williams defeated Alona Bondarenko 6-1, 6-4 Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals in Toronto. … Elena Dementieva and Maria Sharapova also advanced.

*COLLEGE FOOTBALL: USC defensive lineman Armond Armstead is likely to be sidelined for six weeks after breaking his left foot. … A judge says NCAA documents concerning academic cheating at Florida State University are public records.

*COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Northwestern sophomore center Kyle Rowley has been sidelined indefinitely after fracturing his left foot while participating in a basketball clinic in Chicago.

*BOXING : Nevada could start using instant replay in boxing and mixed martial arts within a month to help referees review crucial or controversial moments at the end of fights.

*AUTO RACING: The new US F1 Formula One team has landed YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley as its primary investor for its 2010 debut racing campaign.

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EDITED BY BOB FOLTMAN FROM TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICES