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Despite being halfway across the world Australias cricket star Mitchell Starc wasnt going to miss the opportunity to watch his younger brother, Brandon, compete at his first Olympic Games.Currently playing in a three Test series in Sri Lanka, Mitch had to make do watching his brother compete in his high jump heats on the TV, but despite the unusual time he still saw his brother earn his place in the final on Wednesday morning AEST.Fighting for a place in the high jump final, Brandon needed to clear 2.29m in his third and final attempt on Sunday night to qualify.It was nice and early, but I was fortunate there was a bit of it on the TV here in the hotel and I think most of the boys got to see him jump. Starc said. I was pretty chuffed for him, hes made it an Olympic final which is very, very special. Especially for a young bloke in his first Olympics, so Im very proud of the young fella.I briefly spoke to him before heading off to the game. Obviously hes very happy to be through to the next stage and Wednesday morning hell be up early again. Hopefully he can get on the podium and jump his best. Just to make an Olympic final is a special effort, especially for a 22-year-old in your first Olympic Games, so Im pretty chuffed for him.Plenty of Game of Thrones fans from around the world are also throwing their support behind the 22-year-old, all because of his name.GoT devotees have tweeted their support behind Brandon, with many joking about the characters poor fate.Athletics Australia has also started using the hashtag #HouseStarc in their posts about the high jumper, mimicking the popular use of #HouseStark by fans of the show.Brandon will compete in the High Jump final on Wednesday morning AEST. Best Fake Jordan 1 .C. -- Todd Fiddler scored a hat trick, including the overtime goal, as the Prince George Cougars survived an 8-7 win against the Kamloops Blazers in Western Hockey League play Sunday. 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A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT:- After seven ranked teams lost in the opening weekend of the season, including three in the top 10, expect some shuffling in the AP Top 25 behind No. 1 Alabama, which rolled. 500 words, photos at 2 p.n.- The man who beat Rafael Nadal at the U.S. Open, Lucas Pouille, tries to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal, facing fellow Frenchman Gael Monfils, while defending champion Novak Djokovic gets a test at night against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 8 p.m.; updated with night schedule.- The AP releases its NFL Pro32 power ratings two days before the season kicks off with the Panthers at the Broncos. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos by 5 p.m.- ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Peyton Mannings successor is Trevor Siemian, whose only snap as a rookie last year was a kneel-down. The Panthers are out to rattle him, but the Broncos QBs teammates say theyve never seen the kid lose his cool. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos by 5 p.m.- DENVER -- The Panthers look the same as they did seven months ago, except for the two rookie cornerbacks and the return of big receiver Kelvin Benjamin. The Broncos, on the other hand, made wholesale changes after winning the Super Bowl. SENT: 650 words, photos.- NEW YORK -- At first glance, the new jerseys look strange. The different colors and team names probably even cause double-takes. When NFL players such as Matt Forte, Arian Foster and Eric Weddle switch from teams, it often takes a little getting used to for fans and sometimes the players, too. SENT: 900 words, photos.- NORTON, Mass. -- One week into the Ryder Cup auditions for the captains picks, Davis Love III should have no trouble identifying the hot player.dddddddddddd Trouble is, Rory McIlroy plays for the other team. 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But the transformation of Bristol Motor Speedway into a 150,000-seat football stadium that could host the largest crowd in NCAA history was completed in a few weeks. SENT: 800 words, with photos.- Ohio State, Louisville and Miami were the first three teams to hit 70 or more points in a game. Buckeyes victory was most impressive. SENT: 500 words, photos.- PARIS -- European Championship runner-up France begins its qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup with a trip to play Belarus. Elsewhere in Group A, Sweden hosts Netherlands and Bulgaria takes on Luxembourg. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos. ' ' '