All about Snedeker's promise, Fowler's injury, Eagles' Foles strains shoulder

Brandt Snedeker shot 11-under-par 59 in the first round at the Wyndham Championship on Thursday, before vowing to keep attacking at an event with a recent history of very low winning scores.

Snedeker vows to keep attacking after 59 in Greensboro

Brandt Snedeker shot 11-under-par 59 in the first round at the Wyndham Championship on Thursday, before vowing to keep attacking at an event with a recent history of very low winning scores.

11-under 59. With a bogey. 😳 https://t.co/45Br8QczUo

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 16, 2018

His course record earned a four-stroke lead over fellow Americans Ryan Moore and John Oda at Sedgefield Country Club, which is at the mercy of the field after a wet summer left it soft and defenseless.

NFL notebook: Elway says Kaepernick 'had his chance' to join Broncos

Asked Thursday if the Denver Broncos would consider signing Colin Kaepernick as a veteran backup, general manager John Elway said the quarterback's opportunity to join the Broncos came and went in 2016. "Colin had his chance to be here," Elway told reporters, referencing the Broncos' trade discussions with the San Francisco 49ers during the 2016 offseason. "We offered him a contract. He didn't take it. So, as I said it in my deposition (for Kaepernick's collusion grievance against the NFL) -- and I don't know if I'm legally able to say this -- but he's had his chance to be here. He passed it."

Ross and Kocian add names to Nassar victims list

Gymnast Kyla Ross said on Thursday she too was sexually abused by Larry Nassar, becoming the last member of the so-called Fierce Five team that won gold for the United States at the 2012 London Olympics to speak openly about being a victim of the former national team doctor. In an interview with "CBS This Morning," Ross and 2016 Olympic team gold medalist Madison Kocian said a "culture of silence" within USA Gymnastics had allowed Nassar to prey on young athletes for years.

Report: Packers, Rodgers 'creeping' toward extension

The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers are "creeping along towards a deal," ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday, citing a source. Schefter added that both sides are motivated to get a long-term extension done, with the biggest issue being the fact that there is no ceiling on a contract that will make Rodgers the highest-paid player in NFL history.

Fowler confirms the injury, will skip first playoff event

Rickie Fowler announced that he will skip next week's The Northern Trust to let his injured oblique injury heal. Fowler reportedly played through the injury the past two tournaments, and he admitted after the third round of last week's PGA Championship that he would need time off to allow the condition to improve. He led after the first round at Bellerive Country Club but ultimately finished in a tie for 12th.

Halep waits out the rain to reach the third round in Cincinnati

Top seed Simona Halep, who was two games away from reaching the third round at the Cincinnati Masters when rain forced an overnight delay, returned on Thursday to wrap up a 4-6 6-3 6-3 win over Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.

The conclusion to the match was delayed again on Thursday by about four hours but when the red-hot Romanian finally returned to the court, she wasted little time sealing the deal.

.@CoupeRogers champion @Simona_Halep has a message for her fans after her big win! pic.twitter.com/yoSY6vwZG9

— WTA (@WTA) August 12, 2018

MLB notebook: Urena suspended for Acuna HBP

Miami Marlins right-hander Jose Urena received a six-game suspension from Major League Baseball on Thursday for drilling Atlanta Braves rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. with the first pitch of the game the previous night. Urena was ejected from the game after plunking Acuna, who had homered to lead off each of the previous three contests against the Marlins, above the left elbow, a pitch that led to both benches clearing and Braves manager Brian Snitker getting tossed by the umpires, too.

Brady could play an entire half vs. Eagles

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is expected to make his preseason debut Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles in Foxborough, Mass. Multiple outlets reported the plan is for Brady to play much, if not all, of the first half before ceding to backup Brian Hoyer. The last time Brady faced Philadelphia, he threw for a playoff record 505 yards along with three touchdowns, but the Patriots lost Super Bowl LII to the Eagles in Minneapolis.

NFL roundup: Eagles' Foles strains shoulder

Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles sustained a shoulder strain in the Eagles' 37-20 preseason loss to the New England Patriots on Thursday night in Foxborough, Mass. The injury occurred in the second quarter when Foles was hit by Patriots defensive end Adrian Clayborn. Foles grabbed his throwing arm as he fell to the ground. He didn't return and told reporters postgame he will have the injury evaluated more thoroughly on Friday. Nate Sudfield replaced Foles, throwing for three touchdowns and 312 yards in a 22-for-39 performance.

Dominant Del Potro into the third round at rainy Cincinnati

Juan Martin del Potro quickly dispatched South Korean Chung Hyeon 6-2 6-3 in a second-round match at the rain-hit Cincinnati Open on Thursday that was carried over from the previous day because of inclement weather. The pair were delayed from taking the court on Thursday because of more rain and then had to endure another weather-related suspension just six minutes into their match.

(With inputs from Reuters)