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:
– SOCHI, Russia – A FIFA report finds ”no evidence” Russia’s bid team or Vladimir Putin unduly influenced voters in the country’s successful pursuit to host the 2018 World Cup.
– MOSCOW – With a year to go before the World Cup, Russia is avoiding the construction chaos that beset Brazil, the last host. Still, problems abound.
– WASHINGTON – Max Scherzer of the first-place Nationals faces Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs, a meeting of the past two NL Cy Young Award winners.