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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:- CLEVELAND -- Corey Kluber gets the chance to become the first pitcher since Mickey Lolich in 1968 to win three World Series starts when the Cleveland Indians try again to close out the Chicago Cubs in Game 7. Major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks is set to start against him. Game starts 8:08 p.m.- Sidebar on the World Series MVP.- Who will end their drought? Postgame commentary on Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs, seeking their first title since 1908, and the Cleveland Indians, who havent won it all since 1948.- ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. -- Theres one player still alive who appeared in the 1945 World Series, when the Chicago Cubs reached Game 7 before losing to Detroit. Ed Mierkowicz, who played for the victorious Tigers, looks back.- The NFLs NFC is so wide open that a Thursday night meeting between Atlanta and Tampa Bay could wind up having some significance when the playoff races conclude.- CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Cam Newton is expected to discuss his phone call with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell when he meets with the media. Newton complained after Carolinas last game that he didnt feel officials were protecting him in the pocket.- FRISCO, Texas -- As Dallas rookie quarterback Dak Prescotts winning streak grows, Jerry Jones keeps modifying the answer for what happens when Tony Romo is ready. The latest change from the Cowboys owner and GM: Dallas should stay with the hot hand, and Romo is fine with it.- Auburn and LSU played the last weekend of September. Both coaches were feeling heat. The game was ugly with a bizarre ending. The next day LSU fired coach Les Miles with a 2-2 record, and Auburn and Gus Malzahn were feeling fortunate to have that same record. Now both SEC West Tigers are very much in the race not only for a conference championship, but maybe even a spot in the College Football Playoff.- The Southeastern Conference enters its final month of the regular season and seven of the leagues 14 teams are still in realistic contention for a spot in the leagues championship game. Heres a look at the road each team must face as it tries to make it to Atlanta.- The Big 12 is a longshot to return to the playoff this season, and the conferences championship game isnt resuming until next year. Still, the Big 12 has to determine a champion to represent the league in the Sugar Bowl against an SEC team, and fill the rest of its bowl spots.- STORRS, Conn. -- UConns womens basketball team is not favored to win a fifth straight national title this season, but talk of the dynastys demise may be a bit premature.- PARIS -- Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are in action at the Paris Masters, where the Briton has a chance to overtake his Serb rival at the top of the ATP rankings. Djokovic opens his bid for a fifth title at the indoor tournament against Gilles Muller while Murray takes on Fernando Verdasco.- ARCADIA, Calif. -- California Chrome will try to cap an undefeated year with a victory in the $6 million Breeders Cup Classic this weekend at Santa Anita. The 5-year-old has overcome volatile ownership and injuries since winning the 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness to become North Americas richest thoroughbred in history. Custom Arizona Diamondbacks Nike Jerseys . Then the Pacers gave Oladipo and his Orlando teammates the cold shoulder. Paul Georges buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter spurred a 21-4 run, finally sending Indiana past the Magic 97-87 in a tougher-than-expected opening night matchup. Custom Detroit Tigers Nike Jerseys . NBA officials ruled the court unplayable in the Bucks final exhibition game on Oct. 25 because players were slipping, and the game was cancelled midway through the first period. https://www.custombaseballnikejerseys.com/?tag=custom-tampa-bay-rays-nike-jerseys . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. Giambi belted a two-run, pinch-hit homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a shocking 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, keeping the Indians up with the lead pack in the AL wild-card race. Custom Baseball Jerseys China . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams. Custom Minnesota Twins Nike Jerseys . Coach Mike Munchak says Fokou stretched ligaments in his left knee Oct. 13 against Seattle, which could keep out up to five weeks even though the linebacker didnt need surgery. In this edition of my Big Board: A?Big 12 running back and MAC wide receiver who put up monster numbers in 2016 make their debuts, and a speedy Pac-12 wideout jumps into the top 20.A reminder: General scouting reports on these players wont change week to week unless my overall evaluation changes. Ill simply be updating performance notes and providing updates on key matchups to come.One asterisk denotes a junior, and two asterisks denote a redshirt sophomore for the 2016 season.1. *Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&MGarrett has had a frustrating season, hampered by a high ankle sprain he suffered in late September. The injury has taken away some of the explosion that makes him such a promising talent. But when hes on -- the way he was against UTSA in mid-November, when he had 4.5 sacks --?hes?a brilliant, natural pass-rusher.?The injury shouldnt affect GGarretts draft status, as long as it doesnt linger past January.dddddddddddd At 6-foot-5, 265 pounds, he has the length, strength and ability to bend the edge. I think hes a top-five lock in April.2. *Leonard Fournette, RB, LSUFournette, too,?hasnt had an ideal season, as he has struggled with a gimpy ankle and missed four games. Dont worry about him, though. Fournettes really special when hes healthy. At 6-1, 235 pounds, he has?an incredible combination of size, speed and power that can make him look like a varsity player hanging with the JV. Mileage was a concern heading into the season, so the ankle injury?could benefit him in NFL scouts eyes. He had a whopping 300 carries in 2015, and he has only 129 this season. ' ' '