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SRU pitcher Oglesby signs pro contractSLIPPERY ROCK — Former Slippery Rock University pitcher Ryan Oglesby, a North Allegheny graduate, has signed a professional contract with the New Hampshire Wild of the Empire Pro Independent League.Oglesby was 10-8 with nine saves, a 4.09 earned run average and five complete games for The Rock from 2011-15.The four-team Empire League is in its first year and will play a 60-game regular season.

Nadal withdraws from WimbledonLONDON — Rafael Nadal pulled out of Wimbledon on Thursday, citing the left wrist injury that forced him out of the French Open.The two-time Wimbledon champion said on his Facebook page that he made the decision after consulting with his doctor and receiving his latest medical results.

Park’s thumb holds up for golfSAMMAMISH, Wash. — Inbee Park could finally crack a smile, even if she was five shots behind leader Brooke Henderson.No more nerves or anxiety whether Park’s injured thumb would hold up, the South Korean star was never more excited to make bogey than on the 18th to finish off the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Thursday — the round that made her eligible for the LPGA Hall of Fame.Park’s score of 1-over 72 didn’t really matter.

Rams sign Goff to 4-year contractOXNARD, Calif. — Quarterback Jared Goff has signed with the Los Angeles Rams, along with his fellow five draft picks.The Rams announced the formality Thursday.The team didn’t announce financial terms of the four-year deal for Goff, who was the No. 1 pick in the draft after three seasons at California. All first-round NFL contracts include a fifth-year option.Los Angeles traded up to grab Goff.

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