AP Sports Digest
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AUDIO HEADLINES
Bryce Young benched by Panthers after QB’s rough start; Andy Dalton will start vs. Raiders
Freeman’s 3-run homer helps Dodgers to 9-0 win, dropping Braves out of playoff position
Manzardo homers, Clase gets 46th save as Guardians rally past Twins 4-3 to tighten grip on Central
All times EDT
TOP STORIES
SOC--CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUNDUP
ROME — The new Champions League format kicks off with 15-time champion Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappé hosting Stuttgart, AC Milan facing Liverpool in a rematch of the 2007 final, and six-time winner Bayern Munich playing Dinamo Zagreb. Also, it’s: Juventus vs. PSV Eindhoven; Young Boys vs. Aston Villa; and Sporting Lisbon vs. Lille. By Andrew Dampf. UPCOMING: Early matches by 4 p.m.; 600 words, photos by 6:30 p.m. Separates on merit.
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SOC--MAN CITY-RODRI
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City midfielder Rodri says top soccer players are close to going on strike because of the number of games they are having to play. The Spain international says players are concerned about the way the game is headed as more games are added to the calendar in competitions like the Champions League. SENT: 500 words, photos.
SOC--NEW LOOK PSG
Paris Saint-Germain’s Qatari owners have spent lavishly to attract big stars and win the Champions League for more than a decade. But the quest for Europe’s biggest trophy has so far remained an unattained dream. Now the stars have left the Parc des Princes and paradoxically the club may be better equipped in its quest for continental glory. By Samuel Petrequin. SENT: 700 words, photos.
FBC--GUARANTEE GAMES
Guarantee games are a staple of the college football season. That is when one school pays another to come to its stadium, with no return date. More often than not, the games are not competitive. Occasionally, the smaller program gets to take home a historic victory along with a big check. Northern Illinois got $1.4 million along with an upset at Notre Dame, for example. But with schools facing the prospect of paying their athletes and millions in antitrust damages, the future of the kinds of games is uncertain. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 1,150 words, photos.
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US--NCAA-COMPENSATING ATHLETES
Attorneys negotiating a settlement for the plaintiffs in a massive antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA are attempting to better answer questions the judge overseeing the case had about restrictions on certain types of name, image and likeness deals for college athletes. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 6 p.m.
HKN--PUCK DROP-TRAINING CAMP
A rundown of the biggest questions facing NHL teams as training camps open around the league, from unsigned Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman to another difficult readjustment to hockey in Columbus and a fresh start in Utah. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
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HKO--CHL-US CHALLENGE SERIES
The Canadian Hockey League is looking to capitalize on the sport’s cross-border rivalry by having its top draft-eligible prospects face USA Hockey’s National Development team in an annual two-game series starting in November. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. SENT: 550 words, photos.
COMMENTARY
FBN--ON FOOTBALL-TUESDAY TAKEAWAYS
Drafting Bryce Young over C.J. Stroud is even more disastrous for Carolina now that the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner has been benched just two games into his sophomore season. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 6 p.m.
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FBN--PANTHERS-DALTON
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers had hoped that Bryce Young would put an end to their ever-churning quarterback carousel when they selected him No. 1 overall last year. But two games into his second season, Young has been benched and the Panthers are back to another journeyman quarterback. The 36-year-old Andy Dalton will take over the offense on Sunday when the Panthers (0-2) visit the Las Vegas Raiders. By Steve Reed. SENT: 700 words, photos.
GLF--ON THE FRINGE-SOLHEIM CUP
Nelly Korda managed what Tiger Woods rarely could. She lived up to her billing as the No. 1 player in golf at a high-stakes team competition against Europe. She had had plenty of help as the Americans finally got possession of the Solheim Cup. Their best players delivered some of the biggest moments. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT: 900 words, photos. With GLF--Golf Glance (sent) and GLF--Golf Notes (upcoming by 2:30 p.m.)
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GLF—MASTERS
The Masters and CBS are expanding television coverage next year by five hours, which includes two hours on Saturday and Sunday through the Paramount+ streaming service of CBS. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT: 500 words, photos.
NOTABLE
BBN--PHILLIES-BREWERS
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers can clinch a division title Tuesday with a win over the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies and a Chicago Cubs' loss. The scheduled starting pitchers are Frankie Montas for Milwaukee and Zack Wheeler for Philadelphia. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. First pitch scheduled for 7:40 p.m.
BBA--GUARDIANS-CLASE'S CASE
CLEVELAND — Emmanuel Clase is breaking bats and records at an equal pace. Cleveland’s closer is having a dominant season for the Guardians, who are closing in on an unexpected AL Central title thanks to Clase, who has 46 saves, an ERA under 1.00 and is making a strong case to win a Cy Young. By Tom Withers. SENT: 750 words, photos.
BKL--AROUND THE WNBA
NEW YORK — Napheesa Collier has been stellar on both ends of the court this year for the Minnesota Lynx and is a big reason the team is playing its best ball heading into the final week of the regular season. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. SENT: 600 words, photos.
BKW--UCONN-BUECKERS-STALKER
Police reports say a man charged with stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers was found with an engagement ring and lingerie when he was arrested near a Connecticut airport. Robert Cole Parmalee posted statements on TikTok saying he loved Bueckers and wanted to marry her. Police also say some of Parmalee’s social media posts and emails to UConn officials included threatening comments. He was detained on $100,000 bail after being arraigned Monday on charges of stalking, harassment and breach of peace. By Dave Collins. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 3 p.m.
FBC—COMPENSATING ATHLETES-TENNESSEE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee has announced a price hike for football tickets starting in 2025 with most of the increase going specifically to help pay players. The increase announced Tuesday morning in an email to season-ticket holders notes a new 10% talent fee to help pay the proposed revenue share for athletes. Athletic director Danny White explains in a video the price hike at Neyland Stadium will help Tennessee continue attracting and keeping the best athletes. SENT: 700 words, photos.
FBC--BIG TEN-BIG TRAVEL
LOS ANGELES — Thousands of Indiana fans converged in the restaurants and hotels of Pasadena last weekend before watching their Hoosiers at the Rose Bowl. A huge contingent of USC fans will invade Ann Arbor this weekend, while thousands more Northwestern fans travel all the way to Seattle. The epic road trips created by the Big Ten’s West Coast expansion are finally here, and they’re providing exciting new opportunities for fans on both sides of the continent. By Greg Beacham. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 8 p.m.
SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United plays Barnsley in the League Cup on Tuesday. Everton plays Southampton in an all-Premier League tie. Other top flight teams in action in the third round of the competition include Brentford, Fulhm and Crystal Palace. By James Robson. UPCOMING 700 words, photos by 5:30 p.m.
MOVING TOMORROW
—Champions League Roundup
—Andy Dalton 3:30 p.m. media availability
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Tuesday’s EDT Time Schedule
MLB
San Francisco at Baltimore, 6:35 p.m.
Atlanta at Cincinnati, 6:40 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers at Miami, 6:40 p.m.
Minnesota at Cleveland, 6:40 p.m.
Boston at Tampa Bay, 6:50 p.m.
Washington at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.
Detroit at Kansas City, 7:40 p.m.
Oakland at Chicago Cubs, 7:40 p.m.
Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 7:40 p.m.
Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 7:45 p.m.
Toronto at Texas, 8:05 p.m.
Arizona at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m.
Houston at San Diego, 9:40 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees at Seattle, 9:40 p.m.
WNBA
Minnesota at Connecticut, 7 p.m.
New York at Washington, 7 p.m.
Chicago at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.
Las Vegas at Seattle, 10 p.m.
Phoenix at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
