Sports News Roundup: Rams WR Woods burglarized, EX wife opens claim against Russel and lot more

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Home of Rams WR Woods burglarized during game

Is it really worth it to be a professional athlete trying to make a living in the Los Angeles area? L.A. Rams wide receiver Robert Woods might be wondering just that after his San Fernando Valley home was burglarized Thursday night while his team was playing the Minnesota Vikings.

Ex-wife opens up about abuse claim against Cubs' Russell

The ex-wife of Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell says she only recently became ready to discuss her abuse allegations against her former husband, according to ESPN. MLB placed Russell on leave last Friday after his ex-wife, Melisa Reidy-Russell, alleged in a blog post that he verbally and physically abused her during their marriage. Under the collective bargaining agreement, the league can place players on leave for as long as two weeks. Russell's leave is currently set to span 10 days, running through the end of the regular season, after the league extended it on Thursday. His status for the postseason remains unclear.

Golf - McIlroy buzzing in Poulter pairing after dismal morning

What a difference a lunch-break can make. As the shadows lengthened on the 16th green, Rory McIlroy high-fived partner Ian Poulter to celebrate their Ryder Cup foursomes win for Europe and banish any lingering demons from a frustrating morning. The Northern Irishman was still fluffing some putts, but the body language was vintage McIlroy, a bounce in his stride and a wide grin on his face as he and Poulter beat their U.S. opponents Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson with two holes in hand.

Dolphins' Wake accuses NFL of protecting QBs over others

One day after the NFL announced that it does not plan to change course on how roughing-the-passer penalties are officiated, Miami Dolphins veteran Cameron Wake blasted the league, accusing it of valuing the safety of quarterbacks over players at other positions. In an explosive interview with the Miami Herald, the 36-year-old defensive end held nothing back in calling out the league for its policy changes for the 2018 season that have caused controversy this season.

'Slumdog' Tyson laments lack of personalities in the game

The current generation of boxers does not have the wild streak that Mike Tyson wore like a badge of honor during his career and the former world heavyweight champion says the lack of personalities in the sport has contributed to its decline. Tyson, who was in Mumbai to promote the launch of the Kumite 1 League mixed martial arts competition, told reporters late on Friday that he would be a rarity if he boxed today.

Former Seahawks QB Boykin indicted on assault charge

Former Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback and TCU star Trevone Boykin were indicted Friday on a charge of aggravated assault causing serious bodily harm, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. The second-degree felony is punishable by two to 20 years in prison.

MLB notebook: Ex-wife talks abuse claim against Cubs' Russell

The ex-wife of Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell says she only recently became ready to discuss her abuse allegations against her former husband, according to ESPN. MLB placed Russell on leave last Friday after his ex-wife, Melisa Reidy-Russell, alleged in a blog post that he verbally and physically abused her during their marriage. Under the collective bargaining agreement, the league can place players on leave for as long as two weeks. Russell's leave is currently set to span 10 days, running through the end of the regular season, after the league extended it on Thursday. His status for the postseason remains unclear.

NFL notebook: Bengals WR Green will play against Falcons

Wide receiver A.J. Green practiced Friday and declared himself healthy as the Cincinnati Bengals head to Atlanta to face the Falcons on Sunday. Green left last week's loss to the Carolina Panthers with what the team labeled a pelvis injury.

Golf - Vive l'ambiance as France embraces Ryder Cup

Any lingering concerns about why the Ryder Cup has come to France, a country with precious little golfing tradition, were put to bed amid memorable scenes on a remarkable first day of competition at Le Golf National on Friday. Each edition of the biennial event gets bigger, louder and more boisterous and this year's version maintained that tradition on a day of noise, color, consternation and, ultimately, celebration.

U.S. storm to a 3-1 lead in opening Ryder Cup fourballs

The United States stormed to a 3-1 lead after the opening Ryder Cup fourballs on Friday as the young generation made their mark while Tiger Woods again failed to deliver in golf's flagship biennial team event. In front of huge, noisy crowds at the event being held in France for the first time, the U.S. got the first point on the board early as world number one Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler won 4 and 2 against an out-of-sorts Rory McIlroy and Thorbjorn Olesen.