SPORTSLINE
FIRST WORD YOU SHOULD KNOW WHEN YOU’RE COMING NEXT YEAR THAT YOU HAVE TO BE SMART ABOUT HOW YOU ARE PREPARING.” U.S. coach Susan Francia, warning athletes coming for the 2016 Olympics about the lake water quality in Rio de Janeiro. Thirteen rowers on the U.S. team came down with stomach illness in the World Junior Rowing Championships.
TWEET OF THE DAY
@DaleJr (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Saddened to hear of Buddy Baker’s passing. He left his mark inside the car and out. He was loved, appreciated, and respected. #RIPBuddy
MAGIC NUMBER
1 New jersey number for Ohio State’s Braxton Miller, who unveiled it at practice Monday. He was No. 5 in previous seasons. He was also a quarterback and now will largely be a receiver. His Twitter handle, as of Monday, was still @BraxtonMiller5.
SECOND MAGIC NUMBER
6 Years added to its current deal for NBC Sports Group to be the sole broadcaster of English Premier League soccer matches in the USA. The financial details were not disclosed. The contract now runs through the 2021-22 season.
THIRD MAGIC NUMBER
41 Ironman triathlons in 41 days by French triathlete Ludovic Chorgnon, setting a record. His 41st came Monday consisting of a 2.36-mile swim, 111.8-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run.
LAST WORD
“WIN THE DIVISION. … THAT’S OUR EXPECTATION: WIN THE DIVISION, GIVE US A CHANCE AT THE DANCE. JUST GIVE US A CHANCE.” Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, when asked his realistic expectation for this season.