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IN BRIEF

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mexico rallied from a two-goal halftime deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with the United States in an exhibition match Wednesday night.

Midfielder Michael Bradley converted on Graham Zusi's corner kick in the 15th minute and Chris Wondolowski scored off a feed from Bradley in the 28th minute.

WASHINGTON — In a matter of days, DeSean Jackson went from unwanted to wanted, from fired to hired, from discarded by the Philadelphia Eagles with reputation tarnished to rock star treatment and a new fat contract from the Washington Redskins.Concerns about work ethic, attitude and reports about gang activity seemed miles away when he was being wooed by Robert Griffin III or enjoying his recruiting-style evening out with cornerback DeAngelo Hall, receiver Pierre Garcon and rapper Wale.Jackson closed the deal Wednesday, signing a three-year, $24 million contract that includes $16 million guaranteed.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Jadeveon Clowney believes he's the NFL's No. 1 draft pick and says he took a big step toward that goal during South Carolina's pro day workouts.The 6-foot-5, 266-pound defensive end did position drills in front of dozens of NFL personnel, including Houston head coach Bill O'Brien and Jacksonville head coach Gus Bradley.“Yes, I do feel like I should be the first pick,” Clowney said after the session.

NEW YORK — NBA referee Dick Bavetta worked his 2,633rd consecutive game assignment, an ironman streak even longer than the one compiled by baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr.Bavetta worked the game between the Knicks and Nets at Madison Square Garden, where he began his career in 1975, extending a streak during which he has never missed an assignment. He chalked up his streak to good health, a dedication he said all officials shared, and a fear of inconveniencing someone else if he had to take a day off.

CHICAGO — Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will miss the rest of the regular season with an upper-body injury.The team said that coach Joel Quenneville expects Toews to be “100 percent” for the playoffs.

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