NFL
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Tim Tebow missed some practices but none that counted before agreeing to a contract with the Denver Broncos on Thursday.
The two-time national champion from Florida and 25th pick in the NFL draft missed the first three workouts for rookies and selected veterans while his agent, Jimmy Sexton, and general manager Brian Xanders hammered out a deal. It's worth $11.25 million over five years with $8.7 million of that guaranteed.
ESPN reported that Tebow could earn as much as $33 million over the course of the contract.
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ASHBURN, Va. -- A slimmed-down Albert Haynesworth was deemed unfit to practice, even though the players were wearing shorts, contact was sparse and the whole thing lasted only 70 minutes.
In the latest test of wills between Haynesworth and coach Mike Shanahan, the two-time All-Pro defensive lineman was kept off the field for the opening session of Washington Redskins training camp Thursday after failing a conditioning test.
"The bottom line is we're going to get him in shape," Shanahan said.
Haynesworth's only appearance came after the practice was over, when he spent about 20 minutes walking through some plays with two assistant coaches. Looking perhaps 30 pounds leaner than he did a year ago, Haynesworth hovered around large upside-down trash bins -- representing offensive linemen -- as he learned the defense's terminology. He didn't speak to reporters.
Shanahan said Haynesworth will take the test once a day until he passes. If Haynesworth fails, he'll have to spend extra time on the treadmill -- as he did Thursday -- and will continue to be absent from practice.
GOLF
Compton shares lead at Greenbrier Classic: WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- Double heart transplant recipient Erik Compton shot a 7-under 63 on Thursday in the inaugural Greenbrier Classic to share the first-round lead with rookie Matt Every.
Playing on a sponsor's exemption, the 30-year-old Compton made nine birdies, seven over a nine-hole stretch on the Old White course Thursday.
He was diagnosed at age 9 with a disease that inflames the heart and leaves it unable to pump as hard as it needs to. His first transplant came three years later and his second one came in 2008.
Every, recently arrested in Iowa and charged with possession of a controlled substance, had an eagle and five birdies. He has denied possessing marijuana.
George McNeill, Pat Perez and Jeff Overton opened with 64s.
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Irish Open: KILLARNEY, Ireland -- England's David Howell shot a 7-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead in the Irish Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club.
Ireland's Damien McGrane and England's David Howell opened with 65s.
England's Robert Rock was disqualified for signing an incorrect scorecard -- his scores on the 14th and 15th holes were transposed -- after shooting a 65.
-- Wire reports
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