AP Sports Digest
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AUDIO HEADLINES
Spain wins record fourth European Championship title by inflicting another painful loss on England
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TOP STORIES
BBO--HOME RUN DERBY
ARLINGTON, Texas — Pete Alonso tries for his third Home Run Derby title. He's part of an eight-man field that includes Adolis García of the hometown Texas Rangers. By Baseball Writer Stephen Hawkins. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Derby scheduled for 8 p.m.
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BBO--ALL-STAR GAME
ARLINGTON, Texas — Paul Skenes will start Tuesday night's All-Star Game, just two months after his major league debut. By Baseball Writer Ronald Blum. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos by 6 p.m. With BBO--All-Star Lineups, BBO—Vanishing Offense, BBO—This Week in Baseball (all sent).
BBO--MLB DRAFT
Coverage of the second day of Major League Baseball's amateur draft, which includes rounds 3 to 10. By Baseball Writer David Brandt. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos from 2 p.m. start.
SOC--COPA AMERICA-CHAOS
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Coverage of the aftermath of crowd control issues during Copa America final at Hard Rock Stadium, when fans breached security gates and stormed inside the venue, many without tickets to the event. By Alanis Thames. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 6 p.m.
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SOC--ARGENTINA-MESSI INJURY
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lionel Messi was injured in Argentina’s 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final, putting the rest of his 2024 season and 2026 World Cup in doubt. By Alanis Thames. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos by 6 p.m.
OLY--PARIS-TEAM USA PREVIEW
The red, white and blue features Simone Biles, Sha'Carri Richardson and Katie Ledecky. There's Coco Gauff, Scottie Scheffler and Kevin Durant. There's ... the list of big names goes on and on and on. All that star power is why Team USA remains an overwhelming favorite to bring home the most overall medals at the Paris Olympics next month. By Pat Graham. SENT: 750 words, photos. With BKO--Australia-US (upcoming after noon tipoff).
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OLY--GYM-BILES RETURNS
Simone Biles didn't come back to a third Olympics to shut up the doubters who labeled her a quitter after she pulled out of multiple event finals at the 2020 Olympics to focus on her mental health. The gymnastics superstar looks as good as ever — both mentally and physically — as she tries to claim a second Olympic title. By National Writer Will Graves. SENT: 1,300 words, photos.
OLY--ANOTHER OLYMPIC SPORT
Turns out Olympians and Paralympians are just like us: They watch the Summer Games or Winter Games on TV and think about which sports they would love to try. By Howard Fendrich and Eddie Pells. SENT: 750 words, photos.
OLY—PARIS-SEINE WATER QUALITY
With the Paris Olympics two weeks away, a question hangs over the Games: Will the Seine River be clean enough for athletes to swim in? UPCOMING: 1,000 words, photos by 11 p.m. With OLY—Paris-Torch Relay (sent).
SOC--EURO 2024-TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT
BERLIN — Spanish players dominate the team of the tournament chosen by writers covering the European Championship for The Associated Press. There are five of Spain's title-winners in there: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Rodri, Dano Carvajal and Marc Cucurella. Host nation Germany provided the retiring Toni Kroos, Antonio Rudiger and Jamal Musiala. By James Ellingworth and Steve Douglas. SENT: 900 words, photos.
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SOC--EURO 2024-SPAIN'S PROMISE
BARCELONA, Spain — Spain arrived in Germany with no huge stars and no real expectations. Six weeks later, Luis de la Fuente’s team heads home with a European Championship title to celebrate and reason to believe in a bright future. SENT: 900 words, photos. With SOC—Euro 2024-Spain Celebrations (text, photo, video upcoming) and SOC--Euro 2024-Security (sent).
GLF--BRITISH OPEN
TROON, Scotland — For all the traditions at the centuries-old British Open, this one might be the worst. Defending champion Brian Harman had to return the claret Jug on Monday. Getting it back has never been particularly easy. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT: 750 words, photos. With GLF--British Open-Prize Fund and GLF--British Open-Guide (both sent).
TEN--WIMBLEDON-ALCARAZ
LONDON — Carlos Alcaraz is achieving all sorts of things Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic didn't by his age. The 21-year-old Spaniard already owns two Wimbledon titles and four Grand Slam trophies in all. He wants to keep winning. By Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich. SENT: 700 words, photos. With TEN—Tennis Rankings (sent).
NOTABLE
FBN--TRAINING CAMP PREVIEW
The Baltimore Ravens have already opened training camp with rookies reporting and 14 more teams will open doors this week as NFL teams begin their quest to reach New Orleans in February. By Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi. SENT: 850 words, photos.
FBC--SEC MEDIA DAYS
DALLAS — Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin has been called the portal king and this year's star-studded transfer class has Rebels fans thinking playoff run. LSU coach Brian Kelly has not been quite so aggressive in the portal in his two seasons with the Tigers. It's a more methodical way to build, but don't think LSU isn't in win-now mode, too. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos by 6 p.m. With FBC--SEC Notebook (upcoming).
GLF--SOLHEIM CUP
GAINESVILLE, Va. — Lexi Thompson is determined to help the United States reclaim the Solheim Cup in her final season as a full-time LPGA Tour player, and she's shown she still has the ability with top-10 finishes in her last two starts, including a major. Thompson is set to discuss her goals for the team competition in September alongside U.S. captain Stacy Lewis at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. By Ben Nuckols. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos by 7 p.m.
FOR TOMORROW
BBO--ALL-STAR GAME
ARLINGTON, Texas — Coverage of the MLB All-Star Game. Game scheduled to start at 8 p.m.
BBO--MLB DRAFT
Coverage of the third day of the Major League Baseball amateur draft, which includes rounds 11 to 20. By Baseball Writer David Brandt. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos from 2 p.m. start.
BKL--AROUND THE WNBA
The WNBA heads into its month-long Olympic break following this weekend’s highly anticipated All-Star festivities. The Olympic team’s matchup with Team WNBA featuring Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will be one of the toughest games the American squad will play. Adding to the intrigue will be Friday night’s skills competition, which could include a 3-point shooting contest featuring Clark and Sabrina Ionescu. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos by 2 p.m.
BKN—BOARD OF GOVERNORS
LAS VEGAS -- The NBA’s Board of Governors finishes meetings in Las Vegas on Tuesday, with finalizing the league’s 11-year, $76 billion media rights deals atop the agenda. Developing from 10 p.m. news conference. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.
FBC--SEC MEDIA DAYS
DALLAS — Coverage of SEC Media Days.
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Monday’s Time Schedule
BASEBALL
Home Run Derby at Arlington, Texas, 8 p.m.
