Passion players earn league honorsPITTSBURGH — Three members of the Pittsburgh Passion football team who attended Slippery Rock University have received first team Women's Football Association National Conference honors.Quarterback Lisa Horton was named all-league for the 12th time, receiver Angela Baker received her fourth such honor and running back Tara Catone was honored a second time.Other Passion players receiving first team recognition are tackle Kate Sullivan, defensive end Kim Zubovic, defensive tackle Jessica Nelko, linebacker Hannah Daman and punter Janice Masters.The Passion host the Atlanta Phoenix in a playoff game at 6 p.m. Saturday at West Allegheny High School.

Sharapova gets 2-year suspensionPARIS — Maria Sharapova was suspended for two years for failing a drug test, labeled “the sole author of her own misfortune” because she hid regular pre-match use of a newly banned substance from anti-doping authorities and members of her own entourage.The tennis star said she would appeal what she called “an unfairly harsh” punishment to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Broncos’ Miller rejects big contractENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Super Bowl MVP Von Miller’s camp has rejected a contract proposal that would have made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of negotiations, said Miller’s representatives rejected a six-year, $114.5 million offer that included $39.8 million in guarantees in the first two years.Joby Branion, who represents Miller, didn’t immediately return a message left by The AP seeking comment on the rejected offer, which was first reported by ESPN.

Rams waive Bailey, keep him aroundOXNARD, Calif. — Although the Los Angeles Rams have waived Stedman Bailey, they intend to keep the receiver around the team this season while he continues to recover from his gunshot wounds.Bailey is headed to the Rams’ reserve non-football injury list after clearing waivers, coach Jeff Fisher.Bailey was shot last November while sitting in a car in Miami with his cousin and two children. He survived and underwent numerous medical procedures, but hasn’t been cleared to resume a football career.While he continues to heal, the Rams intend to introduce Bailey to other aspects of football.