AP Sports Digest
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TOP STORIES
FBC--AP PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAM
Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams of USC, Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michigan running back Blake Corum are among the returning first-team All-Americans who were selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 500 words including list, photos. With separate agate list, too.
SOC--WWCUP-SPAIN-KISSING PRESIDENT
MADRID — The leader of Spain’s soccer federation marred the country’s Women’s World Cup victory after kissing a player on the lips during the medal ceremony, drawing criticism for inappropriate conduct in a sport that has struggled to overcome sexism. The Spanish government and the world players’ union condemns the behavior of Luis Rubiales a day after Spain’s 1-0 win over England. The soccer federation led by Rubiales sought to downplay the incident through a statement it attributed to the player he kissed, then later released a video in which Rubiales apologized. By David Brunat and Graham Dunbar. SENT: 800 words, photos.
Also:
— SOC--WWCUP-SPAIN CELEBRATES — Spain’s national team returns home to continue their celebrations after winning the Women’s World Cup. By Tales Azzoni. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos by 5 p.m.
SOC--WWCUP-WHAT’S NEXT
Teams head home from the Women’s World Cup with uncertain futures but hopes that the monthlong tournament would spur new interest and further investment in the game. By Anne M. Peterson. SENT: 900 words, photos. With SOC--WWCup-Wrapup (sent).
ATH--WORLDS-DAY 3
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce tries for her sixth world championship at 100 meters, a feat that would tie her for the most world titles in a single individual event. Jamaican rival Shericka Jackson and America's Sha'Carri Richardson are also expected to contend in Monday's final. By National Writer Eddie Pells. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos. Women's 100 set for 3:50 p.m.
With:
— ATH--WORLDS-KIPYEGON’S RECORDS — Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon is focused on defending her 1,500 world title in a record-breaking year. By Pat Graham. SENT: 700 words, photos.
— ATH--WORLDS-LYLES MEDAL — Noah Lyles breaks into tears on medal stand after receiving gold medal for 100-meter win at worlds. By Pat Graham. SENT: 530 words, photos.
MMA--ALI’S GRAPPLING GRANDSON
NEW YORK — Biaggio Ali Walsh used to think about fighting only when kids would find out he was Muhammad Ali’s grandson and challenge him to put on the gloves. Now Ali Walsh can’t wait to fight, and gets the next chance in his young MMA career Wednesday on a Professional Fighters League card at Madison Square Garden, where his grandfather participated in some major events. By Brian Mahoney. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos by 5 p.m.
COMMENTARY
BKO--ON BASKETBALL-US GETS READY
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The sightseeing, beach trips and golf outings are over now. For USA Basketball, it's time to lock in on the World Cup. The U.S. men's team was flying to Manila on Monday and will spend the next few days going through final practice preparations before their opening game on Saturday against New Zealand. The Americans will be favored to win the tournament, but understand that it's not going to be easy to come home with the gold. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 820 words, photos.
NOTABLE
FBC-T25--MICHIGAN-HARBAUGH-NCAA
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has informed his team and staff that he will serve a three-game suspension to start this season as part of the school’s self-imposed penalties for NCAA infractions, two people familiar with the situation tell the AP. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the school was notifying the NCAA of its intentions and preparing an official announcement. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 280 words, photos.
FBC--BIG TEN PREVIEW
The Big Ten’s final season with a 14-team, two-division setup should play out the way it has most years since the conference expanded in 2014: An East team will win the championship, and it probably will be Michigan or Ohio State. By College Football Writer Eric Olson. SENT: 720 words, photos. With FBN--T25-Ohio St-Quarterback (sent).
FBC--SWAC PREVIEW
It’s no longer Prime’s time in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and maybe that’s not an entirely bad thing for the HBCU league. The departure of Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders and some of his best players from Jackson State figures to create a more level playing field. By John Zenor. SENT: 640 words, photos.
FBC--PICK SIX-CRITICAL GAMES
The college football schedule offers a weekly selection of marquee games between top teams, and some will hit the ground running this year. Two showdowns will shuffle the preseason Top 25 quickly as No. 5 LSU plays at No. 8 Florida State on Sept. 3 and No. 4 Alabama hosts No. 11 Texas on Sept 9. By Hank Kurz Jr. SENT: 650 words, photos.
BBA--MARINERS-WHITE SOX
CHICAGO — Julio Rodríguez and the streaking Seattle Mariners face Luis Robert Jr. and the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a three-game series. Seattle is going for its seventh straight win. By Baseball Writer Jay Cohen. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 8:10 p.m.
BBO--THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL
PHOENIX — The Seattle Mariners were mostly sellers at the trade deadline three weeks ago, dealing closer Paul Sewald to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a move signaling that this season probably wouldn’t end in the playoffs. Julio Rodríguez had other ideas. The young All-Star recently finished a four-day stretch for the ages, setting an MLB record with 17 hits in those four games and almost single-handedly willing the Mariners back into the American League playoff race. By David Brandt. SENT: 660 words, photos.
FBN--RAVENS-COMMANDERS
LANDOVER, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens look to extend their NFL record preseason winning streak to 25 when they visit the Washington Commanders, less than a week since the teams took part in joint practices that included a handful of scuffles. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 8 p.m.
CAR--NASCAR-PLAYOFF WATCH
Bubba Wallace will be in a precarious position at Daytona International Speedway this weekend, and it has nothing to do with three-wide racing at 200 mph. Wallace holds the 16th and final spot for NASCAR’s Cup Series playoffs. It’s a tenuous grip at best. By Mark Long. SENT: 660 words, photos.
BKL--REBUILDING SPARKS
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Sparks knew this season was going to be a rebuilding year for a franchise looking to regain its championship pedigree. They just didn't count on a spate of injuries and illness that have sometimes limited them to eight available players. By Beth Harris. SENT: 650 words, photos.
BBY--LITTLE LEAGUE
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Pitchers are bringing the heat at the Little League World Series, routinely topping 70 mph from about 46 feet away – which will look to the batter like it's major league fast. That may help explain why runs are down at the tournament, a drop of more than 40 total runs in the first 20 games. Two teams that throw hard and have given up a total of three hits, Taiwan and Japan, face each other Monday. UPCOMING: 550 words, photos. Developing from 5 p.m. start.
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Monday’s Time Schedule
BASEBALL
Chicago Cubs at Detroit, 6:40 p.m.
San Francisco at Philadelphia, 6:40
St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.
N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m.
Boston at Houston, 8:10 p.m.
Seattle at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.
Kansas City at Oakland, 9:40 p.m.
Miami at San Diego, 9:40 p.m.
Texas at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.
Cincinnati at LA Angels, ppd
NFL Preseason
Baltimore at Washington, 8 p.m.
