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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Three members of the world champion Royals have come to terms on a 2016 contract with the team. The signing of outfielder Jarrod Dyson, right-hander Louis Coleman and catcher Tony Cruz to one-year deals means the club has avoided arbitration with the trio.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter (KUT'-ur) has been elevated to the job of head coach by Tampa Bay. He is the Bucs' fifth head coach since 2008. He succeeds the fired Lovie Smith, who was 8-24 over the past two seasons. Tampa Bay has missed the playoffs for eight straight years.
DETROIT (AP) — Jim Caldwell will be back to coach the Detroit Lions this year. He has had the job for two seasons and is 18-15. After dropping six of their first seven games this past season, the Lions finished 7-9.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Steelers will not have All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown for Sunday's AFC playoff game in Denver. He has been ruled out as he continues to recover from a concussion suffered in last week's win over the Bengals. He suffered the injury when he took a shot to the head from Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict (VAHN'-tez BUR'-fihkt).
HONOLULU (AP) — The second round of the PGA's Sony Open is under way in Honolulu. Zach Johnson is off to a good start as he is 4-under for the day through nine to stand 10-under. The lead was shared by five players at 7-under after the opening round.
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