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Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Wednesday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. A full Olympic Digest has been sent. All times EDT:- RIO DE JANEIRO -- The U.S. mens basketball team meets Argentina for the fourth straight Olympics, this time in a quarterfinal the Americans need to win to avoid failing to medal for the first time. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Starts 6:45 p.m.- With a crisp landing of his final somersault off the parallel bars, Oleg Verniaiev bumped Danell Leyva out of the gold-medal spot. Did the American curse? Roll his eyes in disgust? No. He firmly shook the Ukrainians chalky hand and embraced him. In a world in turmoil, one thing never changes: the Olympic sport of losing gracefully. SENT: 800 words, photos.- A Brazil team led by Agatha and Barbara play Germany for the womens beach volleyball gold medal. Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross play Brazils Talita and Larissa for third place. By Jimmy Golen. UPCOMING: Bronze match at 10 p.m.; gold at midnight.- In the 1970s, college football was pretty predictable and coaches were larger than life. The Bear was at `Bama and JoePa was the man in Happy Valley. The Big Ten actually had 10 teams and the best of them was always coached by Woody or Bo. By Ralph D. Russo. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 2 p.m. One of a series.- NEW YORK -- J.A. Happ (16-3) goes for his major league-leading 17th win when the Jays wrap up their three-game series against CC Sabathia (7-9) and the Yankees. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Starts 1:05 p.m.- ARLINGTON, Texas -- Yu Darvish is 0-8 in his last 10 starts for Texas against Oakland. He will try to break that skid when the AL-best Rangers go for a three-game series sweep. UPCOMING. 650 words, photos. Starts 8:05 p.m.- HOUSTON -- New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, attending a baseball owners meeting, discusses his decision to shed veterans and go with youth. Developing from 3:30 p.m. availability.- KICKING OFF: Dwight Freeney may make his debut for the Atlanta Falcons when they face Cleveland on Thursday night in preseason action. 700 words, photos by 4 p.m.- The 70th Little League World Series begins Thursday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where 16 teams from around the globe will vie for the championship. UPCOMING: 600 words by 5 p.m.- STANFORD, Calif. -- A year after shattering Barry Sanders 27-year-old record for all-purpose yards in a season, Heisman Trophy runner-up Christian McCaffrey is back for his junior season as a significantly better player, according to his coach. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 4 p.m.- Who are some assistant coaches in line to become head coaches after this season? Heres a look at some assistants who appear to have what it takes. SENT: 600 words, photos. NHL Jerseys From China . PETERSBURG, Fla. 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PHILADELPHIA -- Joel Embiid wanted the ball down the stretch and the 76ers were happy to give it to him.Embiid scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to lead Philadelphia to its first victory of the season, 109-105 over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.Ersan Ilyasova added 14 points for Philadelphia, which was the last winless team in the NBA. The 76ers snapped a 44-game losing streak in October and November that dated to Nov. 22, 2013.And they can thank Embiid, the No. 3 pick of the 2014 draft who missed the last two seasons due to a broken foot but has returned as a leading Rookie of the Year candidate.I want to be the best player and every time I step on the court, I think Im the best player, Embiid said. And if the team needs me to do that kind of stuff -- I think Ive still got a long way to go -- but I can do those types of things.Embiid, on a minutes restriction, played just 25 minutes.Joel brought us home with some individual brute strength, Philadelphia coach Brett Brown said. He came in and won the game for us. Joel was the focal point at the end.Paul George had 26 points and Monta Ellis added 19 for the Pacers.After scoring nine points over a 2 1/2-minute stretch late in regulation, Embiid put the Sixers in front for good with a three-point play with 55 seconds left in overtime that made it 107-105. The Pacers turned it over on their ensuing possession and Embiid then came up big again, corralling a loose ball after he missed a jumper and then making a pair of free throws with 8.6 seconds left to put Philadelphia up four.It just feels good to finally get the chance to close a game out, which we havent been doing, Embiid said. Getting a chance to make shots in the clutch is a learning process for me and youve got to trust it.The teams completed a home-and-home after the Pacers won 122-115 in overtime in Indiana on Wednesday night.ddddddddddddJeff Teague had 30 points and nine assists, and George had 28 points and eight rebounds on Wednesday.We executed in our last game down the stretch; they executed tonight, Pacers coach Nate McMillan said. Our offense wasnt sharp down the stretch. The things we need to do to win a ballgame, we didnt do.Embiid didnt play on Wednesday as he eases back into action.Hes a big man and made plays down the stretch, McMillan said.The Sixers looked like they were going to lose yet another November game after blowing five-point lead with 25.4 seconds left in regulation.But the 76ers couldnt hold on.Ellis converted a three-point play with 22 seconds left. After Philadelphia coach Brett Brown called timeout, Teague stripped Sergio Rodriguez to give the Pacers possession. George was fouled and made a pair of free throws to tie it at 100 with 2.8 seconds left.Embiids game-winning attempt in regulation went long.HELPING OUTPhiladelphias Jahlil Okafor, who had offseason knee surgery, wasnt scheduled to play on Friday night in order to rest for Saturdays game at Atlanta. But Okafor was called into action in the first half and went scoreless in two minutes.STREAK SNAPPEDThe 76ers ended a six-game losing streak to the Pacers. Indiana still has won 10 of the last 12 against Philadelphia.TIP-INSPacers: George sprained his left thumb in the first quarter but returned in the second quarter. ... G Rodney Stuckey (right hamstring strain) missed his seventh straight game.76ers: A day after visiting the 76ers at practice, Hall of Famer Allen Iverson was in attendance. ... Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles was seated in the first row under the basket.UP NEXTPacers: Host Boston on Saturday night.76ers: At Atlanta on Saturday night ' ' '