Western Harnett’s 15-and-under softball All-Stars finished second in the Tar Heel Leagues state tournament. … South Johnston’s 12-and-under baseball All-Stars begin Tar Heel League state tournament play on Thursday at 6 p.m. against Yancey County in Clayton. … Erwin’s 15-and-under baseball All-Stars play Louisburg in the first round of the Tar Heel Leagues state tournament in Smithfield on Thursday at 6 p.m. … Clemson is the overwhelming preseason favorite to win the ACC football championship. The defending national champions have captured four straight league titles. … The ACC Network is scheduled to start up on August 22. … The Minnesota Twins turned a triple play in the first inning of an 8-6 win over the visiting New York Yankees on Monday night. … Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis said that point guard John Wall probably will not play next season as he recovers from a torn Achilles.