Navy veteran James Riemer, 57, of Butler will participate in the 30th National Veterans Wheelchair Games Sunday through July 9 in Denver.

The event, which is presented annually by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America, is the largest wheelchair sports competition in the world for military veterans.

Rory Cooper, 50, an Army veteran from Gibsonia, also will participate.

AUSTIN, Texas — Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson was arrested Tuesday and charged with misdemeanor assault for allegedly punching a bar employee in the face nearly a month ago.Benson was booked into the Travis County jail where he later posted bail and was released, authorities said.

DALLAS — If Mike Modano plays a 21st season in the NHL, it won't be with the Dallas Stars.The face of the franchise that proved hockey could thrive in the South will not be offered a contract by the Stars when free agency opens Thursday. That difficult decision had to be made by Modano's teammate-turned-boss, Stars general manager Joe Nieuwendyk.Nieuwendyk said the team needs to make room for younger players in trying to rebuild, and has too many players who need ice time at center.