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:- RIO DE JANEIRO -- IOC President Thomas Bach speaks out against the nuclear option of imposing a complete ban on Russian athletes for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, prompting a debate that lays much of the blame for the scandal on global anti-doping authorities. Bach opens the International Olympic Committees three-day general assembly by seeking formal backing from the full membership of the executive boards handling of the Russian doping scandal.- HOUSTON -- They have crisscrossed the country, their Olympic preparations taking them from coast to coast. Now the U.S. basketball teams take the flight they really want, departing Tuesday for Rio, with gold expected on the other side.- BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil -- The U.S. womens soccer team makes its Olympic debut on Wednesday looking to show it can continue to dominate despite losing some key players ahead of the Rio Games, where it will try to become the first nation to win the Olympics after succeeding at the World Cup.- PARIS -- Gustavo Kuerten has not been able to play tennis in years, thanks to problems with his hips that have required multiple operations. Still, the three-time French Open champion and former No. 1-ranked man is an important figure in his native Brazil, where he has inspired plenty to pick up a racket. Kuerten will be a correspondent for local TV during the Rio de Janeiro Games.- BALTIMORE -- Help is en route as the AL West-leading Rangers begin a three-game series at AL East-leading Baltimore. Texas acquired outfielder Carlos Beltran, catcher Jonathan Lucroy and reliever Jeremy Jeffress on Monday, bolstering a club that already has the ALs best record and has won four straight games. Baltimore welcomes an old friend, Steve Pearce, and new arm, Wade Miley, in its quest to reach the playoffs. Yu Darvish (2-2, 3.09) pitches for the Rangers against youngster Dylan Bundy (3-3, 3.46). Game starts 7:05 p.m.- INDIANAPOLIS -- Marvin Harrison often stood silently in the corner of the Indianapolis Colts locker room. He didnt need to utter a word. The numbers spoke for themselves, and he was content playing the quiet, productive.- OXNARD, Calif. -- Tony Romo smiled and joked a lot in his first chat with reporters at the Dallas quarterbacks 14th training camp -- even about the fat memes that circulated over an unflattering and deceptive photo. Hes serious about chasing an elusive Super Bowl title, though.Whos No. 1? 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UNC got a weeklong extension to its 90-day deadline to respond to the NCAAs Notice of Allegations sent in April.- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart acknowledges this has been an emotional year as the school has settled a Title IX lawsuit, mourned the death of former womens basketball coach Pat Summitt and has prepared for the pending departure of chancellor Jimmy Cheek.- SPRINGFIELD, N.J. -- Short on majors, but not class, Rickie Fowler went out to the 18th green at Baltusrol to congratulate close friend Jimmy Walker on winning the PGA Championship. Thats as close as Fowler as come to a major championship trophy in two years.Cheap Tigers Jerseys . The 26-year-old Ireland striker, who has four goals this season, has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with his new club. Stitched Tigers Jerseys . Roman Josi had a goal and an assist to lead the Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Monday night. https://www.cheaptigers.com/ . 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