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Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Tuesday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EST:- NEW YORK -- U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati discusses the decision to fire national coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Los Angeles Galaxy coach Bruce Arena is the leading contender to take over. Conference call at 2 p.m.- There is much on the line this weekend in college football -- from playoff implications to divisional titles to the Hesiman Trophy to plain ol bragging rights.- After almost all of the top contenders won, no dramatic shifts are expected when the latest College Football Playoff rankings are released. Announcement about 7:15 p.m.- SEATTLE -- For Washingtons Chris Petersen, college footballs most unassuming star coach, Seattle is the perfect place to build a powerhouse program on a foundation of well-ordered priorities.- COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When Ohio States offense was rattling over speed bumps a month ago, quarterback J.T. Barrett insisted everything would come together. Turned out he was right. The Buckeyes are peaking at just the right time.- FRISCO, Texas -- Unlike fellow rookie sensation Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott brought the burden of expectations as the fourth overall draft pick. The NFL rushing leader has met them, and then some.- INDIANAPOLIS -- The Colts believe they can win with a backup quarterback Thursday night. A year ago, when Andrew Luck missed nine games, Indianapolis went 6-3. But the Colts know it wont be easy getting Scott Tolzien up to speed.- PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers had eight sacks in a win over Cleveland and suspect theyve unlocked their long dormant pass rush. Next up is a trip to Indianapolis on Thanksgiving.- College basketball offers a week full of good matchups in holiday tournaments, led by the Maui Invitational (North Carolina, Oregon, Wisconsin) and the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas (Louisville, Baylor, Michigan State).- STORRS, Conn. -- The No. 2 UConn women look to extend their winning streak to 79 games, playing at home against Dayton. Game starts 7 p.m.- LAS VEGAS -- The NHLs newest team finally gets a name. The owner is expected to choose Desert Knights during a fan event on the Strip. But Silver Knights and Golden Knights are also possibilities for the expansion franchise.- LOS ANGELES -- Russell Westbrook is back in his hometown when the Oklahoma City Thunder face the revitalized Los Angeles Lakers. Game starts 10:30 p.m.- GENEVA -- Cristiano Ronaldo is coming home when Real Madrid plays at Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League. Madrid needs only to draw to reach the round of 16. Three other group leaders -- Sevilla, Monaco, Leicester -- can also advance.- ZAGREB, Croatia -- Led by Juan Martin del Potro, Argentina plays for the Davis Cup title this weekend against a Croatia team featuring Marin Cilic. . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams. . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams. . "I dont know that were close," said general manager Alex Anthopoulos. "I just think, right now, the acquisition cost just doesnt work for us right now. I dont know if I can quantify how far off or things like that that they might be but I would say we continue to have dialogue. . The judges scored it 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 for Jones (19-1). It was the champions closest call. Despite the loss, it was a remarkable show by the confident Swedish challenger, who had the best of the early rounds and then hung on in the fourth and fifth. . Emery skated the length of the ice and fought an unwilling Holtby during the third period of the Flyers 7-0 loss Friday night in Philadelphia. He was given 29 penalty minutes, including a game misconduct. But Emery did not face even a disciplinary hearing with NHL senior vice president of player safety Brendan Shanahan because rules 46. DETROIT -- Corey Allen had 16 points to lead five Titans in double figures, and Detroit pulled away from Division III Adrian College in the second half for a 99-69 win in its season opener on Friday night.Detroit led 39-38 at the break and 53-49 with 15:07 left to play before making a run. Allens 3-pointer -- one of four -- pushed the lead to seven, and a 3 from Patrick Robinson with 12:50 remaining made it 66-54 Detroit, the Titans first double-digit lead of the game.ddddddddddddAdrian College was held to six points in the final eight minutes.DaVonte Harris, second on last years Bulldogs team with a 16.6 per game scoring average, tallied a game-high 27 points on 11-of-18 shooting, including 5 of 9 on 3-pointers.Bacari Alexander won his first game as head coach for his alma mater. ' ' '
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