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Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Sunday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT:- WASHINGTON -- The Los Angeles Dodgers send Rich Hill to the mound in hopes of taking a 2-0 lead in the NL Division Series against the Washington Nationals -- a day after Game 2 was postponed because of rain. Game starts 1:08 p.m.- BOSTON -- Trailing 2-0 in their AL Division Series, the Red Sox start Clay Buchholz against the Cleveland Indians Josh Tomlin in what could be the final game for Bostons David Ortiz. Game starts 4:08 p.m.- TORONTO -- Marcus Stroman starts for the Toronto Blue Jays, who try to complete a three-game sweep of Texas. Martin Perez starts for the Rangers. Game starts 7:38 p.m.- CLEVELAND -- Patriots quarterback Tom Brady returns from his four-game NFL suspension for his role in Deflategate as New England, which was shut out at home last week, faces the winless Cleveland Browns, who have played much better than their 0-4 record under coach Hue Jackson. Game starts 1 p.m.- DENVER -- Rookie Paxton Lynch makes his first NFL start when the Denver Broncos (4-0) host the Atlanta Falcons (3-1) in their quest to extend their winning streak to 10 games. Game starts 4:05 p.m.- MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings (4-0) take their undefeated record, one of three remaining in the NFL entering the fifth week of the season, into a home game against the Houston Texans (3-1), who are also off to a solid start despite losing star defensive end J.J. Watt. Game starts 1 p.m.- DETROIT -- The NFC East-leading and undefeated Philadelphia Eagles have a shot to win their first four games for the first time since 2004 against the Detroit Lions, who have lost three straight since opening the season with a win. Game starts 1 p.m.- Folos to some Top 25 college football games, including Alabama-Arkansas, Texas-Oklahoma and Michigan-Rutgers.- COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Georgia and South Carolina try to regain momentum, a day later than scheduled, after both lost their last two games. Game starts 2:30 p.m.- MINNEAPOLIS -- Trying to become the WNBAs first repeat champions since 2002, the Minnesota Lynx open defense of their title against the Los Angeles Sparks in Game 1. Game starts 3 p.m.- CONCORD, N.C. -- NASCAR has 800 miles of racing planned after Hurricane Matthew forced a rescheduled doubleheader of the Sprint Cup and Xfinity Series races. 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Im fully fit and can be chosen to play, Pepe said at a news conference on Saturday at the Stade de France.The tough Real Madrid defender sat out a 2-0 win in the semifinals against Wales because of a thigh muscle injury.The decision paid off for coach Fernando Santos not to risk his defensive leader against a Welsh attack that lacked the options France possesses.Griezmann is the clearest danger to Portugal, with his six-goal tally at Euro 2016 double that of any player, including Cristiano Ronaldo, who has three.Pepe and Ronaldo already got the better of Griezmann in a major final six weeks ago, when their Real Madrid team beat city rival Atletico in the Champions League final. Ronaldo scored the decisive penalty in a shootout after a 1-1 draw, and Griezmann missed a spot-kick when Atletico trailed 1-0 in the second half.Ive played against Griezmann several times in Spain, Pepe said through a translator. Hes not very tall, but hes very good at figuring out where the ball might be. Its important not to focus on one player, but France as a team.Though Pepe has two Champions League titles with Madrid, he acknowledged that Sundays game is the most important of his career.Yes, because Im representing my people, my country. We want to write our names in history, the 33-year-old deefender said.dddddddddddd.Portugal seemed far away from the final when failing to win a group-stage game, and trailed three times against Hungary before salvaging a third straight draw.Santos then began selecting Southampton defenders Jose Fonte and Cedric Soares, leaving Pepe to lead a reshaped line that helped Portugal win tightly-contested knockout games against Croatia and Poland.This rugged, hard-to-beat style recalls Greeces surprise run to win Euro 2004 and beat the more attacking host Portuguese team in the final. Now Portugal is in a reversed role against a more flamboyant French side.I would like that, Pepe said when asked if history could repeat itself. That would be amazing but one thing has nothing to do with another. Twelve years have gone by and tomorrow is a totally different thing.Pepe has seemed on his best behavior at Euro 2016, cutting out the hard fouls that helped make his reputation and the play-acting simulation that angered many watchers of the recent Champions League final.The referee that May night in Milan, Mark Clattenburg of England, will have the whistle again on Sunday.I think this referee may be among the best two or three referees in the world, Pepe said. Its recognition of his work and his quality as a professional referee. I hope everyone has an easy night and that they can work peacefully. ' ' '