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NEW YORK — A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that quarterback Tim Tebow, acquired from Denver on Wednesday, must sign a rewritten contract because of a technicality before he can officially join the Jets.

That issue keeps Tebow on Denver's salary cap for 24 hours after he signs the new deal, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the reason for the delay hadn't been announced by the Jets.

ESPN first reported the contract issue.

Tebow arrived at the team's facility in Florham Park, N.J., but the Jets won't officially introduce him until Monday because of the delay.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos lured two key free agents to Denver, including cornerback Tracy Porter, who picked off one of Peyton Manning's passes in the New Orleans Saints' win over the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl three years ago.Free agent receiver Andre Caldwell also signed with the Broncos 48 hours after Manning's arrival.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears agreed to a four-year contract with running back Michael Bush.Bush will join Matt Forte, who got a franchise tag from the Bears, in Chicago's backfield.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Charlie Wi and Tiger Woods both felt a lot better walking off the golf course compared with their last rounds.Coming off a final round at Innisbrook in which he made a 13 on one hole, Wi had a 6-under 66 for a share of the lead with Jason Dufner in the Arnold Palmer Invitational.Woods shot a 69 in his first PGA Tour round since he was driven away in a golf cart after withdrawing in the middle of the final round at Doral with soreness and swelling in his left Achilles tendon.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Top-ranked Yani Tseng shot a 5-under 67 for a share of the first-round lead with Ji Young Oh and Caroline Hedwall in the Kia Classic.Michelle Wie opened with a 77.

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