AP Sports Digest
The highlights of Wednesday's AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, https://newsroom.ap.org/coverageplan. You can also find a link to Coverage Plan on the left navigation of the Newsroom home page, https://newsroom.ap.org. Sports content can be found at http://newsroom.ap.org/page/APSports.
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TOP STORIES
GLF--PGA TOUR PLAYOFFS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Seven victories worldwide. Masters green and Olympic gold. Scottie Scheffler has done just about everything this year. Now comes the final portion of the PGA Tour season that has never quite gone his way. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 5 p.m. With GLF--Tour Schedule (upcoming).
FBC--PICK-SIX-FRESHMEN TO WATCH
At least one true freshman has made The Associated Press All-America team seven of the last eight seasons. The trend continued last year with Alabama safety Caleb Downs making the second team while Purdue safety Dillon Thieneman made the third team. Downs has since transferred to Ohio State. The freshmen who figure to make the biggest impact this season will be catching passes rather than defending them. By Steve Megargee. SENT: 800 words, photos.
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FBC--SEC PREVIEW
Goodbye, Nick Saban. Hello, Oklahoma and Texas. For the first time in 18 years, iconic Alabama coach Nick Saban won't be prowling the sidelines in the Southeastern Conference. With one longtime juggernaut headed to an ESPN gig, two others enter the fray. By John Zenor. SENT: 800 words, photos.
FBC--MAC PREVIEW
It's been more than a decade since a Mid-American Conference football team won consecutive league crowns. The Miami (Ohio) Redhawks hope to change that this season. And with Brett Gabbert back, and healthy, coach Chuck Martin's squad looks primed to change the conference's trajectory — and possibly reach the 12-team CFP playoff. By Michael Marot. SENT: 700 words, photos.
FBN--ART OF LONG SNAPPING
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — NFL long snappers get very little attention unless they make a mistake. And the margin for error is very slim while performing one of the league’s most underrated and overlooked jobs. Thomas Hennessy of the New York Jets gives a peek into his process, the mechanics involved in long snapping and what goes into being a reliable performer, snap after snap. By Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak Jr. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 5 p.m.
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FBN—BROWNS-HALL ARRESTED
Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. is back with the team following his arrest on a domestic violence charge. Police say Hall put a gun to his fiancee’s head during an argument. Hall was at the team facility on Wednesday but was not seen on the field at the end of a morning walk-through. By Tom Withers. SENT: 250 words, photos.
FBN--SEAHAWKS-TITANS JOINT PRACTICE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — First-year Titans coach Brian Callahan holds his first joint practice with Tennessee starting two days of work against the Seattle Seahawks and another first-year coach in Mike Macdonald before the teams play a preseason game Saturday night. By Pro Football Writer Teresa M. Walker. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos by 5 p.m.
FBN--CARDINALS-COLTS PRACTICE
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Two years ago, Jonathan Gannon and Shane Steichen served as coordinators for the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. On Wednesday, they were reunited at the first of two joint practices in new roles — as head coaches of the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts. By Michael Marot. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 9 p.m.
SOC--UEFA SUPER CUP
WARSAW, Poland — Real Madrid plays Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup, the annual match between the winners of last season's Champions League and Europa League. France star Kylian Mbappe is set to make his debut for Madrid after leaving Paris Saint-Germain in the offseason. UPCOMING: 400 words, photos. Match scheduled for 3 p.m.
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SOC--SPANISH PREVIEW
MADRID — Real Madrid was one of the teams to beat in Europe last season, winning the Spanish league with ease and adding another Champions League trophy to its collection. Barcelona will be debuting coach Hansi Flick, while Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid brought in Argentina forward Julián Álvarez and Spain defender Robin Le Normand to improve its squad. By Tales Azzoni. SENT: 600 words, photos.
SOC--PREMIER LEAGUE-TALKING POINTS
The new Premier League season starts Friday with Manchester United hosting Fulham. There are a number of big talking points dominating the soccer agenda heading into the new campaign, including how to stop Manchester City winning a record-extending fifth straight title, fears of player burnout and the use of video review. By Steve Douglas. SENT: 700 words, photos.
NOTABLE
BKL—ROOKIE RESTART
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark took full advantage of her snub by the U.S. Olympic team. She visited Mexico, attended a friend’s wedding in Iowa, and even got to see the New York Yankees’ clubhouse. So, when the Indiana Fever star returned to practice Tuesday, she was rested, revived and revved up to restart the WNBA season. Clark, Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky and the rest of the WNBA’s remarkable rookies appreciated the Olympic break after playing a grueling college season and then going straight into the professional ranks. By Michael Marot. SENT: 750 words, photos.
BBN--DODGERS-BREWERS
MILWAUKEE — Walker Buehler is expected to come off the injured list and pitch for Los Angeles as the Dodgers chase their sixth straight victory. Frankie Montas will pitch for the Milwaukee Brewers, who are trying to avoid a fourth consecutive loss. By Steve Megargee. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Game scheduled for 8:10 p.m.
TEN--CINCINNATI
MASON, Ohio — Roundup of the day's action at the Cincinnati Open. UPCOMING: 400 words, photos by 10 p.m.
FOR TOMORROW
__ FBC--Mountain West Preview, FBC--Big 12 Preview, FBC--Sun Belt-Preview, FBC--T25-Ohio St-The Next Big Thing?
__ SOC--Spanish Roundup, TEN--Cincinnati, FBN--Cardinals-Colts Practice
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Wednesday's EDT Time Schedule
MLB
Kansas City at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m.
Colorado at Arizona, 3:40 p.m.
Pittsburgh at San Diego, 4:10 p.m.
Texas at Boston, 6:10 p.m.
Washington at Baltimore, 6:35 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Cleveland, 6:40 p.m.
Miami at Philadelphia, 6:40 p.m.
Seattle at Detroit, 6:40 p.m.
St. Louis at Cincinnati, 6:40 p.m.
Houston at Tampa Bay, 6:50 p.m.
Oakland at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.
Toronto at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m.
Atlanta at San Francisco, 9:45 p.m.
