UNDATED (AP) — Rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence will start the Jacksonville Jaguars' season opener at Houston on Sept. 12. Coach Urban Meyer gave Lawrence the nod over third-year pro Gardner Minshew after two preseason games and a month of training camp. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos are going with Teddy Bridgewater over Drew Lock as their starting QB.

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — One day after re-signing with the Seattle Seahawks, tight end Luke Willson said he’s stepping away from football. In a lengthy statement on social media, Willson said he spent time in the hospital during the offseason due to a pericardial effusion. He said the hospitalization changed his perspective on his life.

UNDATED (AP) — Yadier (YAH’-dee-ehr) Molina says he will end his major league playing career when his current contract expires after next season. Molina announced the decision a day after he accepted a one-year, $10 million contract extension for the 2022 season. The 10-time All Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner has spent his entire career in the Cardinals organization since the team drafted him in the fourth round of the 2000 MLB draft.

UNDATED (AP) — The U.S. Open will be played without Serena Williams, who has pulled out of this year’s last Grand Slam tournament because of a torn hamstring. Williams hasn’t competed since injuring her right leg during her first-round match at Wimbledon in late June. She turns 40 next month. Fifth-ranked Sofia Kenin also withdrew after testing positive for the coronavirus.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have finalized their acquisition of ace defender Patrick Beverley by sending 2019 first-round draft pick Jarrett Culver and backup forward Juancho Hernangómez to the Memphis Grizzlies. The trade was agreed to in principle last week after the Grizzlies got the 33-year-old Beverley from the Los Angeles Clippers. Beverley is in the final year of his contract, set to make about $14.3 million.

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