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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The offensive coordinator of the New York Giants says opposing defensive backs who bait wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. with late hits, taunts and extracurricular acts to get him out of his game lack courage and are not confident in their ability.A slightly miffed Mike Sullivan said some defensive players are afraid to face Beckham one-on-one.Sullivan attacked those players Thursday after Beckham was once again the focus of weeklong attention after a game Monday night in Minnesota.Beckham was hit late out of bounds in the second quarter by Xavier Rhodes and he immediately complained to the official. Beckham then said something to Rhodes and drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Rhodes was not flagged.After the game, Beckham, who was limited to three catches for a career-low 23 yards, complained that he has been targeted by the leagues officials, drawing flags and fines for almost anything he does.Sullivan has seen the activity on the field.The only reason a guy tries to get him off his game is because theyre not confident enough in their abilities, the West Point graduate said.Theyre afraid to match up against him one-on-one, Mano-a-Mano. If thats going to be the approach, you can put that when youre ranking and say, `Obviously the guys not courageous enough or brave enough or not man enough to go ahead and play it straight up. If they need those types of tricks, OK. Were going to rise above that.Beckham, who had a run-in with Josh Norman last season in a game against Carolina and was suspended for a game by the league, also was a focal point after a loss to Washington two weeks ago. He had a couple of meltdowns on the sideline as the Giants were knocked from the unbeaten ranks.Beckham did not draw a penalty that game, but he and Norman were warned by the referee before the game.Sullivan called Beckham a tremendous competitor, adding: There is a fire, an energy that he brings.The coordinator said the only reason a defender would try to get into Beckhams head is because he doesnt want to see him at his best.After practice on Thursday, Beckham said he wants to act better on the field and be an inspiration for children, rather than setting a bad example.I think I just have to control what I can control, the 23-year-old receiver said. I can control myself. I cant control anything else but what I do. I definitely know I can do a better job at that.---Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Custom Minnesota Twins Jerseys . It was the second consecutive win for the Pacers (2-5), who lost their first five preseason games. 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Detroit and Boston are deadlocked, 1-1, and Tigers manager Jim Leyland could be forgiven if he was caught rationalizing instead of dissecting how his club could blow a 5-1 lead late in Game 2. OPELIKA, Ala. -- Robby Shelton is happy to be back at the Barbasol Championship while the worlds top players are off in Scotland at the British Open.Third last year while still in college at the University of Alabama, Shelton is making his second PGA Tour start as a professional. He missed the cut in the FedEx St. Jude Classic in his pro debut.It was an exciting week, Shelton said Wednesday. I played really well. I just came with a lot of expectations, I guess, I just wanted to play well. But being an am is kind of different than being a pro.I knew I played really well. Its not always that easy. But it gave me a lot of confidence going into college golf for the year and it definitely gave me some confidence to rattle some wins and make the decision a lot easier to turn pro after my junior year.Play begins Thursday on Grand Nationals Lake Course. The winner will get a two-year exemption and a spot in the PGA Championship, but will not be exempt for the Masters.Its just a little different in the sense of travel and doing a lot of stuff on my own, Shelton said about professional life. But besides that, I mean, just wait to hear from each tournament because Im on sponsor exemptions, so its just kind of a last-minute thing, which is difficult. It keeps you on your toes, youre always practicing, just hoping for the word. Besides that, its really not much different.Shelton is one of many players with Alabama ties, joining Jason Bohn (Alabama), Bud Cauley (Alabama), Dicky Pride (Alabama), Michael Thompson (Alabamaa), Bobby Wyatt (Alabama), Matt Gilchrest (Auburn), Blayne Barber (Auburn), Michael Johnson (Auburn), Will Wilcox (UAB) and Heath Slocum (South Alabama).ddddddddddddm excited to be here, Barber said. Its always nice to sleep in your own bed and play a tournament.Johnson is making his pro debut.This is a great opportunity for me, Johnson said. Im very happy that I got a sponsor exemption, very happy, pleased, all of the above.Gilchrest, a rising senior for Tigers, is playing in his first pro event.For me, its like a dream come true for me to get to play my first PGA Tour event, and even better here where we have a college tournament, play here every so often, Gilchrest said. Its just down the road from my apartment. Ive got a lot of family from Dallas and itll be a really special week.Wilcox was second last year behind Scott Piercy.Its familiar surroundings and Id love to get the magic again like I had last year, Wilcox said. Its going to be cool to have all my family down again. Ive played good in Alabama. So yeah, I mean, Ill just see if we can get it going again and maybe have another exciting weekend.Piercy is skipping his title defense to play at Royal Troon.Kyle Reifers, at No. 42, is the highest player in the FedEx Cup standings in the field. Bohn, at No. 97, has the highest world ranking.Hunter Mahan is playing for the first time since the birth of his third child, Hazel. ' ' '