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:- GENEVA -- Two days after Russia finished fourth in the Olympic medal table, its Paralympic team was barred from the next big games in Rio de Janeiro as punishment for a state-backed doping program. SENT: 750 words, photos.- What started as the Bowl Coalition grew into the Bowl Alliance and eventually became the Bowl Championship Series. As the postseason changed in the 1990s, The Associated Press college football polls role changed, too. The AP was and still is crowning a champion, but those in charge of setting the bowl matchups were making it easier for the voters to make their final choice. UPCOMING: 900 words, photos by 2 p.m.- MIAMI -- The Royals look to extend their winning streak to nine games when they send out send Yordano Ventura against the Miami Marlins. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Starts 7:10 p.m.- ST. 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