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Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Wednesday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT:- NEW YORK -- Quarterback Tom Bradys last best chance to avoid serving a four-game Deflategate suspension to start the new season was flatly rejected by an appeals court. SENT: 800 words, photos.- TROON, Scotland -- Jordan Spieth stepped away from a table after defending his decision to skip the Olympics when he said quietly with a grin, Is there a tournament this week? It sure hasnt felt like it even though the British Open begins Thursday. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 3 p.m.- Can Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs hold on? Will Big Papi finish with a playoff run? Is Aroldis Chapman going to close somewhere else? With the All-Star fun and festivities over, Major League Baseball begins to fire up for October. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 5 p.m.- SHANGHAI -- This summer, Chinese athletes that grew up in the decades-old state sports system are expected to win dozens of medals when the Rio Games open. But at home there are strong efforts to reform the state-led system, which is struggling to recruit the next generation of stars. SENT: 1,600 words, photos, video, graphic.- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Pat Summitt vowed to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimers disease and continues to play a leading role in that battle even after her death. A ceremony on Thursday is set to celebrate her life. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 5 p.m.- A report on Russian doping due out this week is expected to include details about the countrys sports ministry telling its drug-testing officials which positive tests to report and which to conceal. If those details show up in the report, the leader of the U.S. anti-doping effort says nothing short of removing the Russian flag from this summers Olympics would suffice. SENT: 780 words, photos.- TROON, Scotland -- A month ago, Dustin Johnson was known as golfs most talented athlete who had everything go wrong in the majors. Now hes the U.S. Open champion, a favorite at the British Open who can move to No. 1 in the world. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 2 p.m.- TROON, Scotland -- A look at the 123-yard eighth hole at Royal Troon, the one they call Postage Stamp. SENT: 700 words, photos.- The Las Vegas expansion team is expected to hire George McPhee as its first general manager. McPhee is best known for turning the Capitals into a perennial contender in his 16 years as GM. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. News conference 4 p.m.- HOOVER, Ala. -- Alabama doesnt have a clear starting quarterback and must replace a bounty of talent departed for the NFL. Coach Nick Sabans not getting any sympathy from his peers. By John Zenor. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 2 p.m.- WWE star John Cena hosts the ESPY Awards honoring the years top athletes and moments in sports. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Show runs 8-11 p.m. Cheap Jordan Retro 1 For Sale . Inter president Erick Thohir says in a club statement on Wednesday that Vidic is "one of the worlds best defenders and his qualities, international pedigree, and charisma will be an asset. Jordan Retro 1 Low For Sale . "Theyve both been real good," said Babcock. "Havent changed our minds." A decision has seemingly been made - Sundays Group B-deciding tilt against Finland ahead - but it could not have been an easy one. Price opened the tournament with a sturdy 19-save performance against the Norwegians, yielding just one goal. http://www.saleairjordan1.com/ . -- Peyton Manning will have all of his wide receivers available for the first time in a month when the Denver Broncos begin their playoff run Jan. Jordan 1 Retro Off White . The quest begins with what is supposed to be an easy one, although Germany has traditionally been a stubborn opponent to Canadian teams at international tournaments. Jordan 1 Black Toe For Sale . Dusautoir, the former World Player of the Year, sustained a torn bicep playing for Toulouse in the Heineken Cup on Saturday. The flanker, who has played 65 times for France, is expected to be out for up to four months. ' ' '