Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Friday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT:- RIO DE JANEIRO -- The curtain lifts on the first Olympic Games in South America, with cash-strapped Rios opening ceremony expected to be short of expensive wizardry but long on samba and soul. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos by 9 p.m.- CANTON, Ohio -- For most of his illustrious career, it was clear Brett Favre would wind up enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That will happen Saturday night, and Favre has been beaming like he did following touchdown pass after touchdown pass when he was playing. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos, by 6 p.m.- RIO DE JANEIRO -- Leaders of the U.S. Olympic Committee talk about prospects for the Rio Games, their stance on the Russian doping scandal and the Los Angeles bid for the 2024 Olympics. By National Writer Eddie Pells. 700 words, photos.- DETROIT -- Noah Syndergaard starts for the Mets in a series opener, facing the Tigers for the first time and going against Justin Verlander. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Starts 7:10 p.m.- LOS ANGELES -- The Red Sox open a series against the Dodgers, with All-Star knuckleballer Steven Wright (12-5) going against LAs Scott Kazmir (9-4). 700 words, photos. Starts 10 p.m.- WASHINGTON -- Gio Gonzalez and the Nationals face the Giants and right-hander Jeff Samardzija in a duel between division leaders. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Starts 7:05 p.m.- WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- Chris Buescher is a giant step closer to qualifying for NASCARs Chase after notching a victory at Pocono last week. Now, he has to take that small step and make it into the top 30 in points. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 6 p.m.- WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. travels to Watkins Glen to discuss the prospects for his return to NASCARs Sprint Cup Series. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Developing from noon news conference.- OXNARD, Calif. -- Dez Bryant never had a chance to match his All-Pro season of 2014 when he broke his right foot in the opener last season. Plus he had to watch his Dallas teammates lose 12 games a year after winning the NFC East. Hes determined to make amends. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos by 7 p.m.- CROMWELL, Conn. -- Jerry Kelly, a local favorite who played at the University of Hartford, was among three golfers in the lead entering the second round of the Travelers Championship. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 8 p.m. Vapormax 2 Flyknit Clearance .J. Ellis hit two-run homers and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 4-0 Saturday night. Wholesale Off White Vapormax . Brett Kulak and Jackson Houck of the Vancouver Giants were each charged with assault causing bodily harm on Aug. 18, according to the B.C. court services. http://www.clearancevapormax.com/cheap-off-white-vapormax-clearance.html .com) - The Montreal Canadiens embark on their first road trip of the season as they head out west to battle the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. Nike Air VaporMax Plus Black Gold . Durant finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds, Jackson matched his career high with 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting and Lamb scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting, lifting the Thunder to a 94-88 win over San Antonio and snapping the Spurs 11-game winning streak. Mens Fake Vapormax . -- Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson asked his players a simple question during Fridays morning shootaround: How many of them had ever been on a team 14 games over . With the 2016 college football season kicking off Thursday night, fans and sportsbooks are buzzing with excitement. Beyond playoff favorites such as Ohio State, where do the best value bets lie?Two of ESPN Chalks college football betting experts, Phil Steele and Will Harris, are here to help. Below is our 2016 college football betting guide, covering the best values among teams to win the College Football Playoff, season win totals, conference titles, games of the year, overvalued and undervalued teams and Heisman Trophy contenders.If youre looking to wager on college football this season, this is the primer you need to read.Note: Odds courtesy of thhe Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook unless otherwise noted.ddddddddddddFB PickCenter | Top 25 previews | Betting guide: Best title, Heisman betsBest title betsSteeleFlorida State Seminoles (7-1): I have had a rule throughout the preseason that I will not take a team with odds less than 10-1 to win the national title, but I will go against that rule for one team ... and that team is Florida State. There is not great value in picking a team at 7-1 odds, but they are my pick to win the national title so I have to list them here. ' ' '