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(AP) -- Tiger Woods' sore left elbow will keep him out of competition until the British Open.

Woods said Wednesday on his website that doctors found a strain in his left elbow and advised that he take a few weeks off for rest and treatment. That means he will miss the AT&T National next week at Congressional, where he is the defending champion. The tournament benefits the Tiger Woods Foundation.

"I was examined after I returned home from the U.S. Open, and the doctors determined I have a left elbow strain," Woods said. "I have been advised to take a few weeks off, rest and undergo treatment. I'll be ready to go for the British Open, and I'm looking forward to playing at Muirfield."

Serena sorry for Steubenville remarks

Serena Williams says she's reaching out to the family of the victim in the Steubenville rape case after the tennis star was quoted in a Rolling Stone article saying "she shouldn't have put herself in that position."

"I am currently reaching out to the girl's family to let her know that I am deeply sorry for what was written in the Rolling Stone article," Williams said in a statement released through her agent Wednesday. "What was written - what I supposedly said - is insensitive and hurtful, and I by no means would say or insinuate that she was at all to blame." (MORE)

Hossa expected to play in Game 4
BOSTON (AP) Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville didn't want to talk about the injury that forced him to scratch forward Marian Hossa from the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins. And why not? (MORE)

Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon
If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way. Fresh from winning his eighth French Open, Nadal is seeded only No. 5 at Wimbledon - setting up the possibility of a quarterfinal match against title contenders Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray. (MORE)

Flyers set to buy out Briere's contract
A person familiar with discussions confirms Danny Briere is set to become a free agent after the Philadelphia Flyers informed the veteran forward they intend to buy out the final two years of his contract. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Wednesday because the Flyers have not announced their decision. ESPN.com first reported Briere's pending buyout Tuesday evening. (MORE)

Police back at home of Pats TE Hernandez

49ers extend DE Smith through 2015
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive end Justin Smith to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2015 season. General manager Trent Baalke said in a statement Wednesday that "this contract allows Justin to finish his career as a 49er!" (MORE)

Ex-Giants P Jennings dies at 61
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Former New York Giants punter and radio analyst Dave Jennings has died. He was 61. The Giants announced that Jennings died at his home in Upper Saddle River on Wednesday morning after being informed of his death by his sister, Susan Jennings, and several close friends. (MORE)

Astros sign No. 1 overall pick Appel
HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Mark Appel of Stanford, the No. 1 overall draft pick in the draft earlier this month. Terms were not disclosed Wednesday ahead of an afternoon news conference with Appel and team officials. (MORE)

James keys OT win as Heat force Game 7
MIAMI (AP) LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration. The toughest part now might be topping this performance in Game 7. (MORE)

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