Geno Smith Leads Jets Past Steelers 17-0

PITTSBURGH, United States — Geno Smith made a brief but highly efficient return to preseason action Friday night, throwing a touchdown pass on his only series as the New York Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-0. Smith completed all seven of his attempts and helped the Jets finish their opening drive with a touchdown before leaving the game.

NFL Joint Practices Turn Heated as Fighting Spreads Across Teams

NEW YORK, United States — NFL joint practices have increasingly become a flashpoint ahead of the preseason, with fights and confrontations disrupting sessions that coaches intended to use for valuable competitive repetitions. The latest incidents have involved several teams, including the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans.

Walter Cup Goes Missing After Trophy Fails to Reach Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Canada — The Walter Cup awarded to PWHL champion Montreal Victoire has gone missing after failing to arrive at its planned stop in Alberta, according to the Professional Women’s Hockey League and people familiar with the arrangements. The league said Friday it was working with the shipping company to locate the trophy.

Wyndham Clark Builds One-Shot Lead at BMW Championship

ST. LOUIS, United States — Wyndham Clark maintained his impressive start at the BMW Championship on Friday, firing a second consecutive 6-under 64 without a bogey to take a one-shot lead into the weekend at Bellerive Country Club. Clark reached 12-under 128 through 36 holes and moved into position for another strong finish in the FedEx Cup playoffs.

DeRozan Agrees to 1-Year Deal With Nuggets

DENVER, United States — DeMar DeRozan has agreed to join the Denver Nuggets on a one-year contract worth the veteran minimum of $3.9 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday. The agreement has not yet been officially announced.

Klay Thompson, Mavericks Agree to Buyout

DALLAS, United States — The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson have agreed to a contract buyout, bringing an abrupt end to the five-time All-Star’s two-year spell with the franchise. Thompson is expected to join the Miami Heat after clearing waivers, according to a person familiar with his plans who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move has not yet been publicly announced by Thompson.