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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:- Voting can get complicated for pro athletes. Many work in a state other than the one they call home. Some teams and athletes are trying to make sure that those who want to vote have the information they need.- SEATTLE -- Richard Sherman spent last week criticizing what he believed was incorrect calls by NFL officials, only to be at the center of another officiating mistake Monday night that this time went Seattles way.- Halfway through the season, a lot of NFL assistants already have lost their jobs. Safe to say several head coaches will suffer the same fate unless there teams turn things around.- A new team will be joining the top four of the College Football Playoff rankings when the selection committee releases its Top 25. Will it be unbeaten Washington, Ohio State or Louisville? Rankings released about 7:10 p.m.- Even if Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson wins the Heisman Trophy in a landslide vote, a slew of finalists might be at the Dec. 10 award presentation in New York. There are always at least three finalists.- When searching for a new football coach, schools often look to up-and-comers like Tom Herman or P.J. Fleck -- perhaps the next big thing. That limits the options for veterans with years of success, such as Les Miles.- KENT, Ohio -- In the lone Top 25 college football game Tuesday night, No. 14 Western Michigan, one of only five unbeaten teams, plays Kent State. Game starts 7:30 p.m.- Last season in college basketball was the Year of the Senior. But this year could offer the best freshman class since the 2007-08 season featured Derrick Rose, James Harden and Blake Griffin.- SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Baseball general managers gather on the first full day of their annual session.- SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Theo Epstein of the Chicago Cubs is voted baseballs executive of the year days after the team he designed ended a championship drought lasting more than a century.- PITTSBURGH -- Rising Edmonton star Connor McDavid faces childhood idol Sidney Crosby for the first time when the Oilers play the Penguins. Crosby has eight goals in six games since returning from a concussion. Game starts 7 p.m.- WASHINGTON -- Off to a 1-5 start, new head coach Scott Brooks, All-Star point guard John Wall and the rest of the Washington Wizards think they know the path to better play and more victories: defense.- MANCHESTER, England -- Jose Mourinho has always picked fights, but now hes taking on his own players in the latest episode to his turbulent start as Manchester United manager. Cheap Custom Packers Jersey . As he recorded his 23rd and 24th points of the evening, a segment of the sellout Air Canada Centre crowd expressed their appreciation for the Raptors point guard with a smattering of MVP chants. Authentic Custom Packers Jersey . To the surprise of many, it isnt the Wolverines but their in-state rivals the Michigan State Spartans. http://www.custompackersjersey.com/ . -- Charline Labonte couldnt have asked for a better homecoming. Custom Packers Jersey China . Only three players drafted by NHL clubs were included on the Czech selection camp roster on Wednesday. Those players were Dallas Stars 2012 first-rounder Radek Faksa, Winnipeg Jets 2013 fourth-rounder Jan Kostalek and Phoenix Coyotes 2012 seventh-rounder Marek Langhamer. Wholesale Custom Packers Shirts . -- For the first time in two months, an opponent was standing up to Alabama. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Bills receiver Sammy Watkins doesnt need to wait two weeks to show his surgically repaired left foot is fully healed.Bursting into a wide grin, Watkins proclaimed hed be ready if the regular season opened this weekend.Oh, I mean, Id score a couple of touchdowns, Watkins said after practice Monday.With just under two weeks to go before Buffalo opens the season at Baltimore on Sept. 11, Watkins is brimming with confidence after saying he feels no after-effects from spending the past two days practicing at full speed.Ive done knocked two days out and my foot feels fine, he said. Its right where it needs to be.And thats a big step in the right direction for the Bills and their top receiver, who had two screws inserted into his foot to repair a stress fracture in April.The Bills have been cautious in limiting Watkins workload since he was cleared for practice three weeks ago. He sat out Buffalos first two preseason games before appearing in just two series at Washington on Friday. Coach Rex Ryan has already ruled out Watkins and many other starters from playing in the Bills preseason finale at Detroit on Thursday.Though he would have preferred more playing time to re-establish his chemistry with quarterback Tyrod Taylor, the third-year player said hes trying to make up for it in practice.Waatkins said hes staying on the field for six and seven consecutive plays as opposed to the first three weeks, when he would head to the sideline after a play or two.ddddddddddddGetting full-speed reps really helps me, he said. It doesnt help me when I go out there and do things 80 percent or 85. Im a full-speed guy so right now Im trying to get that full-speed mentality.Watkins and Taylor are attempting to pick up the prolific pace they enjoyed in closing last season. In his final six games, Watkins combined for 35 catches for 679 yards and six touchdowns.Watkins says hes over the hurdle of fearing he might re-injure the foot.I think its really mental, he said. Youre healed. Its not going to break, snap or anything like that. Just go play fast.Hes also focused on regaining his physical approach, something he cant always simulate in practice.Ive got to get back nasty, Watkins said.Game notes WR Marquise Goodwin practiced on a limited basis for the first time since hurting his head in practice on Aug. 23. ... Starting LT Cordy Glenn practiced for a second straight day after missing three weeks with a left ankle injury.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '