Buddy Ryan, the defensive mastermind behind the 1985 Chicago Bears’ “46 defense,’’ died. He was 82. His death was confirmed by the Buffalo Bills, who are coached by Buddy’s son Rex Ryan. Another son, Rob Ryan, has been defensive coordinator for four NFL teams and is currently assistant head coach/defense in Buffalo. James Solano, Buddy Ryan’s agent, said Ryan died in Kentucky but did not give a cause. ‘‘Buddy was a legend in our league in so many ways,’’ the Bills said in a statement. ‘‘His defenses were innovative and he was a master at putting his talented and tough players in a position to succeed. He was a real game changer, and much of his philosophies and defensive tactics are still utilized effectively by teams today.’’ Ryan coached in the NFL for 35 seasons. He was a head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1986-90, and for the Arizona Cardinals in 1994-95, compiling a 55-55-1 overall record. Obituary, B7.

Shooting accident kills ex-Colt

Zurlon Tipton, a former Indianapolis Colts running back, died after accidentally shooting himself at a car dealership in suburban Detroit. He was 26. St. John Hospital spokesman Brian Taylor confirmed Tipton’s death Tuesday. Police say he was handling a duffel bag when a gun in the bag fired as he dropped off his car in Roseville. Tipton appeared in 16 games over two seasons for the Colts, gaining 38 yards on 15 carries. He was released by the team in December . . . The Seattle Seahawks and wide receiver Doug Baldwin agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2020 season.

Golf

World No. 1 Day skipping Rio

Jason Day pulled out of the Olympics because of the Zika virus, costing golf its No. 1 player as it returns from a century-long absence at the Games . . . Shane Lowry of Ireland said if the Olympics were anywhere other than Rio, he would be the first to show up. Instead, he is the sixth golfer to withdraw because of the Zika virus . . . Colin Montgomerie will play at the British Open for the first time since 2010 after qualifying for golf’s oldest major. The 53-year-old Scot shot 66 and 71 to secure one of three spots from final qualifying at Gailes Links in Scotland.

Baseball

Twins’ Hughes out for season

Minnesota Twins righthander Phil Hughes will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. General manager Terry Ryan said he expects the 30-year-old Hughes to be ready for the start of spring training. Hughes was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. Surgery on July 6 will require removing a neck rib . . . Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is returning to Los Angeles for tests on his sore back. Manager Dave Roberts said he was still hopeful Kershaw could make his next scheduled start Friday night. The three-time NL Cy Young winner is 11-2 with a 1.79 ERA this season. Kershaw has been on the disabled list only once in his nine-year career, in early 2014 with a strained shoulder . . . The San Diego Padres placed Jon Jay on the 15-day disabled list with a broken right forearm. The move was made Tuesday retroactive to June 20. Jay is hitting .296 with two homers and 23 RBIs . . . The Atlanta Braves placed rookie righthander John Gant on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained side. Gant left Monday night’s 8-3 loss to Cleveland in the third inning with the left oblique injury. He is 1-2 with a 4.45 ERA in 11 games, including four starts . . . Jim Hickman, who played for four teams in 13 major league seasons and had a hand in one of the most famous plays in All-Star Game history, died Saturday at a Tennessee hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 79. Hickman had his best year in 1970 with the Cubs, when he finished with 32 homers and 115 RBIs. He hit a game-ending single in the 12th inning of the All-Star Game that year, sending Pete Rose barreling into catcher Ray Fosse for the winning run.

Hockey

Canucks fined for tampering

The NHL fined the Vancouver Canucks $50,000 for tampering after general manager Jim Benning mentioned specific players the team might be interested in. Benning noted the Canucks’ interest in Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban and Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos last week during a radio interview before the NHL Draft in Buffalo. NHL rules bar teams from discussing their interest in players who are under contract . . . The Colorado Avalanche placed veteran defenseman Brad Stuart on waivers with the intention of buying out the final year of his contract. Stuart is a 16-year NHL veteran who is set to make $3.6 million next season in the final year of his two-year, $7.2 million contract.

Miscellany

Franklin fails to defend title

Missy Franklin will miss out on a chance to defend her Olympic title in the 100-meter backstroke. The 21-year-old Franklin finished seventh in the final at the US Olympic trials at Omaha, more than a second behind winner Olivia Smoliga. Eleven-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte missed out in his first two individual events. Slowed by a groin injury, he finished fourth in the 200 freestyle but assured himself a trip to Rio as a part of the 4x200 free relay . . . The president of Argentina said he hopes to meet Lionel Messi next week and convince him to return to the national team. President Mauricio Macri said he had spoken by telephone with Messi, who announced his shocking retirement from the Argentine national team following the loss Sunday to Chile in the Copa America final.