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TEN--SINNER DOPING CASE-EXPLAINER
No. 1-ranked men’s tennis player Jannik Sinner will be playing in the U.S. Open — which begins in New York next week — even though word just emerged that he tested positive twice in March for a banned anabolic steroid. It’s a case that no one knew about until Tuesday. Why did he avoid a suspension? And what do other players think? By Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos at 6 a.m.
FBC--PICK SIX-PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS
The first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff sets a new standard for success and creates a whole new batch of contenders. Now those teams that surprisingly surge to 10 wins have a chance to play for the national title in the postseason. What teams can come off the radar to make the expanded field? By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos, by noon.
FBN—JETS-RODGERS PRESEASON
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Maybe Aaron Rodgers will play. Maybe he won’t. The New York Jets quarterback still isn’t quite sure if he’ll suit up for the preseason finale against the Giants on Saturday night. And Rodgers won’t campaign to coach Robert Saleh one way or the other. He said Tuesday he has no preference about playing. By AP Pro Football Writer Dennis Waszak Jr. SENT: 640 words, photos.
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— FBN--PANTHERS-YOUNG'S PLAYING TIME: CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers quarterback Bryce Young isn’t concerned if he doesn’t take a snap in the preseason. The No. 1 overall pick in 2023 is coming off a rookie season in which he went 2-14 as a starter. By Steve Reed. SENT: 540 words, photos.
— FBN—49ERS-RECEIVERS: SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When it comes to the wide receiver room for the San Francisco 49ers this summer, more of the focus has been on the players not practicing than those who are. By Josh Dubow. SENT: 780 words, photos.
— FBN—GIANTS-CHATMAN'S CHASE: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Undrafted defensive tackle Elijah Chatman had caught the attention of the New York Giants’ coaching staff long before he became an internet sensation this past week. By Tom Canavan. SENT: 530 words, photo.
HKN—NHL MOVES
The St. Louis Blues signed defenseman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway to two-year contracts Tuesday after the Edmonton Oilers declined to match the offer sheets for the restricted free agents. Broberg signed for a total of $9.16 million and Holloway $4.58 million. The Blues sent second- and third-round picks to Edmonton as compensation. By AP Hockey Writer John Wawrow. SENT: 780 words, photos.
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— HKN--KRAKEN-BENIERS: SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken agreed to a seven-year contract with center Matty Beniers on Tuesday. By Tim Booth. SENT: 380 words, photos.
FBC--COLLEGE GMs- EXPLAINER
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama is making a major investment in its general manager, a relatively new and rapidly growing in importance position at college football programs. As roster building becomes more challenging and college football takes on more of the characteristics of professional football, NFL-style, personnel-focused staffers are becoming essential. By John Zenor and Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 7800 words, photos.
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FBC-T25-OKLAHOMA STATE-QR CODES
Oklahoma State players will wear QR codes on their helmets this season that link to the general team fund. The rollout will be in the season opener at home against defending FCS champion South Dakota State on August 31. The school believes it is the first time that a college football team will wear QR codes during regular-season games. SENT: 200 words, photo.
SOC--SAUDI LEAGUE-RONALDO'S NEW SEASON
Cristiano Ronaldo is lining up for another Saudi Pro League season with the main aim of helping Al-Nassr end the dominance of Riyadh rival Al-Hilal. Ronaldo signed for Al-Nassr in December 2022 and has yet to win a domestic trophy with the club. In a social media post this week, he wrote: New season, same goal. By John Duerden. SENT: 530 words, photo.
SOC--PFA PLAYER AWARDS
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City duo Phil Foden and Khadija Shaw have been voted the men’s and women’s player of the year in English soccer for last season at the Professional Footballers’ Association awards. The 24-year-old Foden helped Man City win a fourth consecutive Premier League title. Shaw was the top scorer in the Women’s Super League. SENT: 180 words, photos.
ENT-BRAZIL-ANITTA-NFL HALFTIME
SAO PAULO — Brazilian pop star Anitta will perform at halftime of the first NFL game in the South American country on Sept. 6. The NFL announced Tuesday that the 31-year-old will perform when the Green Bay Packers play the Philadelphia Eagles in Sao Paulo. SENT: 170 words, photo.
TEN—MONTERREY
MONTERREY, Mexico — Sixth-seeded Linda Noskova dropped just one game in a 49-minute, 6-0, 6-1 win over Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan on Tuesday to reach the round of 16 at the WTA 500 event at Monterrey. SENT: 90 words.
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Wednesday's EDT Time Schedule
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Baltimore at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m.
Boston at Houston, 2:10 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Texas, 2:35 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m.
Arizona at Miami, 6:40 p.m.
Minnesota at San Diego, 6:40 p.m.
Colorado at Washington, 6:45 p.m.
Cleveland at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
Cincinnati at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.
Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m.
Milwaukee at St. Louis, 7:45 p.m.
Detroit at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m.
L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Oakland, 9:40 p.m.
Seattle at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.
WNBA
Phoenix at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.
Minnesota at Las Vegas, 9:30 p.m.
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