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:- After seven ranked teams lost in the opening weekend of the season, including three in the top 10, expect some shuffling in the AP Top 25 behind No. 1 Alabama, which rolled. 500 words, photos at 2 p.n.- The man who beat Rafael Nadal at the U.S. Open, Lucas Pouille, tries to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal, facing fellow Frenchman Gael Monfils, while defending champion Novak Djokovic gets a test at night against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 8 p.m.; updated with night schedule.- The AP releases its NFL Pro32 power ratings two days before the season kicks off with the Panthers at the Broncos. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos by 5 p.m.- ENGLEWD, Colo. -- Peyton Mannings successor is Trevor Siemian, whose only snap as a rkie last year was a kneel-down. The Panthers are out to rattle him, but the Broncos QBs teammates say theyve never seen the kid lose his cl. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 5 p.m.- DENVER -- The Panthers lk the same as they did seven months ago, except for the two rkie cornerbacks and the return of big receiver Kelvin Benjamin. The Broncos, on the other hand, made wholesale changes after winning the Super Bowl. SENT: 650 words, photos.- NEW YORK -- At first glance, the new jerseys lk strange. The different colors and team names probably even cause double-takes. When NFL players such as Matt Forte, Arian Foster and Eric Weddle switch from teams, it often takes a little getting used to for fans and sometimes the players, t. SENT: 900 words, photos.- NORTON, Mass. -- One week into the Ryder Cup auditions for the captains picks, Davis Love III should have no trouble identifying the hot player. Trouble is, Rory McIlroy plays for the other team. SENT: 700 words, photos.- JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The U.S. mens national team lks to advance to the next stage of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying when it hosts Trinidad & Tobago at EverBank Field. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Starts 8 p.m.- CHICAGO -- The Tigers, vying for a playoff spot, go for their 12th win in 15 games when they continue their series against the White Sox. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Starts 8:10 p.m.- PITTSBURGH -- The Cardinals try to hold on to their tenuous grasp of a wild-card spot when they play the Pirates. By Will Graves. UPCOMNG: 700 words, photos. Starts 7:05 p.m.- SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- DeShone Kizer appears to have made it an easy for coach Brian Kelly to decide on a quarterback. Fixing a defense that gave up 50 points to Texas wont be as easy. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.- BRISTOL, Tenn. -- The Battle at Bristol between Tennessee and Virginia Tech has been discussed for two decades and announced three years ago. But the transformation of Bristol Motor Speedway into a 150,000-seat ftball stadium that could host the largest crowd in NCAA history was completed in a few weeks. SENT: 800 words, with photos.- Ohio State, Louisville and Miami were the first three teams to hit 70 or more points in a game. Buckeyes victory was most impressive. SENT: 500 words, photos.- PARIS -- European Championship runner-up France begins its qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup with a trip to play Belarus. Elsewhere in Group A, Sweden hosts Netherlands and Bulgaria takes on Luxembourg. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. Signed Nike NBA Jerseys . LOUIS -- The New Orleans Saints lked like a team playing out the string. Nike NBA Jerseys From China . -- Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson asked his players a simple question during Fridays morning shtaround: How many of them had ever been on a team 14 games over . http://www.cheapnbajerseyssigned.com/ . Batiste, who briefly signed with the Eskimos in 2006, has spent time with several NFL teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins. Nike NBA Jerseys Autographed . The Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Rays, and Texas Rangers all won on Sunday meaning the Rangers will host the Rays in a play-in game on Monday. Wholesale Nike NBA Jerseys .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. BLMINGTON, Ind. -- When Indiana tipped off its regular season home opener, it lked like the sixth-ranked Hsiers returned from Honolulu empty-handed.Just five days removed from defeating then-No. 3 Kansas in the Armed Forces Classic, Indiana started Wednesday nights game flat on offense, slow on defense, and for much of the first 10 minutes, played mediocre basketball. The Hsiers lked tired, searching for the momentum that carried them past Kansas.When youre coming off a great win like we had, you think the (next) game is going to be easier, but its not, Indiana coach Tom Crean said, adding that it felt like his team hit a wall.James Blackmon Jr. got Indiana (2-0) over that wall. Blackmon Jr. made five 3-pointers, scored 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds in a 100-78 victory over UMass Lowell.The River Hawks led three times during the first 10 minutes and by as many as five points. But with 8:24 remaining, Indiana found its niche behind the savvy scoring of Blackmon, who had 20 points in the first half.Indiana outscored UMass Lowell (1-2) 32-15 during the final 8 minutes of the first half. The Hsiers went into halftime having shot 60 percent from the field (21 of 35). Once Indiana returned true to form, resembling the same team that kicked off the season with a big win in Hawaii, the Hsiers dominated for the remainder of the game. The Hsiers had an assists on 23 field goals.Big men OG Anunoby and Thomas Bryant contributed to Indianas onslaught. Anunoby scored 15 points and Bryant added nine and the two combined for nine rebounds. The Hsiers outrebounded UMass Lowell 46-24. Of the 46 rebounds, 19 were on the offensive end, leading to 15 second-chance points.Crean praised his squad for establishing physicality and speed, rather than attempting to establish their jump shots, or an offensive presence. And in doing so, it led to a defensive effort that contributed largely to the turning point of the game. Robert Johnson echoed his coachs sentiments.I think it all starts on defense, Johnson said. Once wwe get stops, defensive rebounds, we can get out in transition and play.ddddddddddddJohnson scored 16 points, grabbed five rebounds and had five assists for Indiana. The Hsiers led by as many as 29 points half way through the second half.Jahad Thomas finished with 16 points and Tyler Livingston had 14 for the River Hawks.Despite the 22-point loss, UMass Lowell coach Pat Duquette found very little to be disappointed about.I dont think we were t affected by the atmosphere. We dont play in arenas like this. We dont play in front of a crowd like this. I was happy that our guys didnt get distracted by that and stuck to the game plan, Duquette said. For us to score 78 points against a really talented Indiana team on their home court, thats a great sign. I think they are a legitimate top five team.BIG PICTURE: Indiana will have three more games to build on the big win over Kansas. The Hsiers next three games are against mid-majors before they host North Carolina on Nov. 30. The Hsiers other notable non-conference game comes on Dec. 17 when they face Butler at Bankers Life Fieldhouse before kicking off Big Ten Conference play against Nebraska on Dec. 28. Indianas final non-conference game is a showdown with No. 12 Louisville at Bankers Life on New Years Eve.CENTURY CLUB: With Indianas 103-99 win over Kansas and its 100-78 beat down of UMass Lowell, the Hsiers scored 100 points in consecutive games for the first time since 2005. Wednesdays game marked the first time Indiana opened the season with back-to-back games with at least 100 points since 1992-93.TURNING POINTS: With 8:24 to play in the first half, Indiana opened a 14-2 run that would give the Hsiers a comfortable halftime lead. And with 17 minutes left in the second half, the Hsiers ignited an 18-2 run that ultimately put the game out of reach.UP NEXT:UMass Lowell travels to IPFW on Saturday.Indiana hosts Liberty on Saturday. ' ' '