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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 EDT:

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Mets left-hander Steven Matz says he will throw a bullpen session in New York on Wednesday, potentially putting him on track to return to the rotation Friday against Philadelphia.

Taking a look at the snap counts on offense and defense for the Minnesota Vikings in their Week 2 win vs. the Green Bay Packers.

Taking a look at the snap counts of on offense and defense for the Green Bay Packers in their Week 2 loss at the Minnesota Vikings.

MOSCOW (AP) Russian hockey club CSKA Moscow says it will sign Dallas Stars winger Valeri Nichushkin.

Check out the entry list for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

USC, trying to turn around a 1-2 start to the season, is making a change at quarterback, replacing Max Browne with redshirt freshman Sam Darnold for Friday night's game at No. 24 Utah.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) Suspended Dallas defensive end Randy Gregory has dropped an appeal on another substance-abuse violation and now faces a 10-game ban on top of the four games he will already miss.

Tony Stewart and Kevin Harvick are looking to get back on track in the Chase at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

The Minnesota Twins send left-hander Hector Santiago (12-8, 4.65 ERA) to the mound to start a three-game series against Detroit on Tuesday.

You've never seen Syndergaard quite like this.

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CHICAGO -- Josh Smith may not have much experience as a starting pitcher but at least the right-hander has been called on frequently between stints with Triple-A Louisville and the Cincinnati Reds.

LOS ANGELES -- Bruce Bochy realizes his club is facing an enormous challenge. However, the San Francisco manager remains confident the Giants can reverse their fortunes and play their way into the postseason.

MIAMI -- Manager Don Mattingly painted a grim picture.

BALTIMORE -- Orioles manager Buck Showalter was asked Monday if he is beginning to think about a possible pitcher if Baltimore is involved in the American League wild-card playoff game.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Deficits and close ballgames just don't seem to bother the Texas Rangers.

TORONTO (AP) The speed and skill of Team North America has captured the imagination of fans watching the World Cup of Hockey.

DENVER -- Jorge De La Rosa will make his final start of the season Tuesday and most likely his last one for the Colorado Rockies, when he opposes the St. Louis Cardinals.

SEATTLE -- The Toronto Blue Jays got another huge crowd cheering for them at Safeco Field on Monday night, and they rewarded the Canadian fans with a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners.