AP Sports Digest
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TOP STORIES
BKC--BRONNY JAMES-CARDIAC ARREST
Bronny James, the oldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is hospitalized in stable condition a day after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at the University of Southern California, a family spokesman says. The spokesman says medical staff treated the 18-year-old James on site after he went into cardiac arrest at USC’s Galen Center on Monday before he was taken to the hospital, where he left the intensive care unit on Tuesday. By Greg Beacham. SENT: 580 words, photos.
BKN--CELTICS-BROWN
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have answered their most pressing question of the offseason. Jaylen Brown will be part of the franchise for the foreseeable future. The Celtics’ wing has agreed to terms on a five-year supermax contract extension that will pay him up to $304 million, making. it the richest contract in NBA history. By Kyle Hightower. SENT: 440 words, photos.
FBN--GIANTS-BARKLEY CONTRACT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants settled on a contract for the star running back just in time for training camp, with him signing a one-year contract worth up to $11 million. The Giants confirmed Barkley signed his franchise tag. A person close to the negotiations told the AP the deal adds $909,000 in incentives to the $10.1 million Barkley will earn playing under the franchise tag. By Tom Canavan. SENT: 470 words, photos.
BBO--TRADE DEADLINE-THINGS TO WATCH
Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is rapidly approaching on Aug. 1 and there are multiple teams that appear to have tough decisions on whether to buy or sell. One of them is the Los Angeles Angels, who could look to deal two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. By Baseball Writer David Brandt. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos by 6 p.m.
SWM--SWIM WORLDS
FUKUOKA, Japan — Katie Ledecky wins the gold medal in the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle in dominating fashion at the swimming world championships on a day that saw fellow American Ryan Murphy triumph in the men’s 100 backstroke. Ledecky tied Michael Phelps’ record at worlds for individual gold medals. SENT: 600 words, photos.
With:
— SWM--TRANSGENDER EVENT — Transgender swimmers to be included in the trial of an open category at competitions. SENT: 260 words, photos.
OLY--ONE YEAR OUT-PARIS
PARIS — The first Olympic Games since the ebb of the COVID-19 pandemic open in a year in France’s capital. The 2024 Paris Games were partly born of attacks by Islamic extremists in 2015. The attacks persuaded Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo that bringing the Summer Olympics back to France’s capital for the first time in a century could unite the hurting nation. That need has rarely been more pressing. The 10,500 Olympians and millions of visitors will flock next July to a country that has lurched from crisis to crisis since Paris was chosen as host in 2017. By John Leicester. SENT: 1,100 words, photos. Also OLY-Paris-Olympics-Torch (sent).
COMMENTARY
GLF--ON THE FRINGE-MAJORS
HOYLAKE, England — Wyndham Clark was on the 18th green, 60 feet away from the hole. Rory McIlroy was in the scoring room, watching on television. Clark rolled the long putt to within a foot of the hole and won the U.S. Open. That was the extent of Sunday drama in the majors this year. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT: 900 words, photos. With GLF--Golf Notes and GLF--Golf Glance (both sent).
NOTABLE
FBC--MICHIGAN-NCAA-HARBAUGH
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is facing a four-game suspension for breaking NCAA rules over improper contact with recruits, a person with knowledge of a proposed settlement between the school and NCAA enforcement tells the AP. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 500 words, photos.
FBN--FLORES-LAWSUIT
NEW YORK — A federal judge said Tuesday that she’s not changing her decision to let NFL coach Brian Flores put the league and three of its teams on trial over his claims that he and other Black coaches face discrimination. By Larry Neumeister. SENT: 500 words, photos.
FBN--49ERS-CAMP
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers report for training camp with questions about the health of quarterback Brock Purdy following offseason elbow surgery. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 7 p.m.
FBN--COMMANDERS-CAMP
ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders open camp fresh off Josh Harris' Group taking over control of the beleaguered franchise from longtime owner Dan Snyder. From a football perspective, that means the evaluation is just beginning -- of coach Ron Rivera and many others. By Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 8 p.m.
SOC--MLS-INTER MIAMI
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Coming off a thrilling end to his MLS debut, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face Atlanta United in their second match of the League Cup. By Alanis Thames. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Game starts at 7:30 p.m.
SOC--WWCUP-US-NETHERLANDS PREVIEW
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States meets the Netherlands on Thursday in Wellington at the Women’s World Cup. The game is a rematch of the World Cup final four years ago in France, which the Americans won 2-0. By Anne M. Peterson. SENT: 770 words, photos.
With:
— SOC-WWCUP-LOOKAHEAD — Canada aiming for a Tokyo-style run to title at Women’s World Cup. By National Writer Jenna Fryer. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
SOC--WWCUP-NEW ZEALAND-PHILIPPINES
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — With its first goal at its first Women’s World Cup, the Philippines upset host New Zealand 1-0 in a Group A match made contentious when a potential equalizer was disallowed. By Steve McMorran. SENT: 800 words, photos.
Also:
— SOC--WWCUP-COLOMBIA-SOUTH KOREA — Cancer survivor Linda Caicedo scores in Colombia’s 2-0 win over South Korea at the Women’s World Cup. By James Robson. SENT: 650 words, photos. With SOC-WWCup-Youngest-Player-Phair (sent).
— SOC--WWCUP-SWITZERLAND-NORWAY — Switzerland and Norway draw 0-0 at Women’s World Cup, leaving Group A up for grabs. SENT: 400 words, photos.
FBC--SWAC MEDIA DAY
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southwestern Athletic Conference convenes for media day minus the spectacle of Deion Sanders at Jackson State but amid questions at Florida A&M, which had briefly banned its players from the team’s facilities over a rap video shot in the locker room. By John Zenor. UPCOMING: 500 words by 5 p.m.
FBC--ACC MEDIA DAYS-NEW FACES
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Georgia Tech’s Brent Key had a strong finish to his interim run as the Yellow Jackets’ coach, while Jeff Brohm couldn’t pass up the chance to return to his alma mater at Louisville. They’re the new coaches in the Atlantic Coast Conference this season, charged with providing a spark to middling programs that are now competing in a division-less league. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. With FBC--ACC Media Days-Notebook (upcoming).
HKN--BRUINS-BERGERON
BOSTON — Patrice Bergeron, who led the Boston Bruins to the 2011 championship and two other trips to the Stanley Cup Final over two decades in which he established himself as the NHL’s dominant two-way forward and one of the most respected players in the game, announced Tuesday “with a full heart and a lot of gratitude” that he was retiring. By Jimmy Golen. SENT: 690 words, photos.
BKL--AROUND THE WNBA
NEW YORK — Seattle is in the midst of the longest losing streak in franchise history dropping nine straight games. This was always going to be a transition year for the Storm with the retirement of Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart leaving for the Liberty in free agency. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. SENT: 500 words, photos.
CYC--RAGBRAI-WHAT IT TAKES
CARROLL, Iowa — It took me nearly a week riding RAGBRAI the first time to learn the importance of "butt butter." And to pace yourself at the bars and beer gardens. And to ride early, before the heat tickles 100 degrees and an elbows-up version of musical chairs ensues for every square inch of shade. I grew up in northeast Iowa, and the annual bike across the state was just a part of life. But as I've grown older, the 500-mile odyssey every July has taken on new meaning — and produced with new aches and pains. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 8 p.m.
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Tuesday EDT Time Schedule
MLB
Baltimore at Philadelphia, 6:40 p.m.
LA Angels at Detroit, 6:40 p.m.
Miami at Tampa Bay, 6:40 p.m.
Colorado at Washington, 7:05 p.m.
N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
Atlanta at Boston, 7:10 p.m.
Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.
Seattle at Minnesota, 7:40 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.
Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.
Texas at Houston, 8:10 p.m.
Pittsburgh at San Diego, 9:40 p.m.
St. Louis at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.
Oakland at San Francisco, 9:45 p.m.
Toronto at LA Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.
WNBA
Las Vegas at Chicago, 7 p.m.
Phoenix at Atlanta, 7 p.m.
Seattle at New York, 7 p.m.
Connecticut at Dallas, 8 p.m.
Indiana at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.
WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
At Dunedin, New Zealand
Japan vs. Costa Rica, 1 a.m.
At Auckland, New Zealand
Spain vs. Zambia 3:30 a.m.
At Auckland, New Zealand
Canada vs. Ireland 8 a.m.
