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BKL--WNBA-BETTING ODDS
DESCRIPTION: Favorites to win it all, MVP, rookie of the year, etc.
UPCOMING: By 05/06/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text
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BKN--CELTICS-STEVENS
DESCRIPTION: BOSTON -- Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens is upset his team isn’t still alive in the playoffs. It’s not just about the second seed’s loss to Philadelphia marking third time in the last four years that Boston has lost in the playoffs as the higher seed. It’s more about how a team that started the season without Jayson Tatum and with such low outside expectations overachieved to a point that Stevens and the front office were thinking anything was possible a few weeks ago. It means an honest self-assessment is on tap this summer. By Kyle Hightower. 650 words, photos
UPCOMING: By 05/06/2026 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text
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BKN--BUCKS-JENKINS
DESCRIPTION: Taylor Jenkins holds his introductory press conference as the Milwaukee Bucks’ new coach. By Steve Megargee. 700 words.
UPCOMING: By 05/06/2026 4:13 p.m. EDT, Text
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BKN-NBA PLAYOFF COVERAGE
FORMATS: Photo, Text
1. WITH: BKN--PISTONS-JENKINS
2. DESCRIPTION: Daniss Jenkins has become a key player for the Detroit Pistons after being undrafted and playing on a two-way contract earlier this year. By Larry Lage. 450 words, photos.
3. UPCOMING: By 05/06/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT
4. WITH: BKN--TIMBERWOLVES-SPURS
5. DESCRIPTION: SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Minnesota leads 1-0 heading into Game 2 of its Western Conference Semifinal against San Antonio. By Raul Dominguez.
6. UPCOMING: By 05/06/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT
7. WITH: BKN-76ERS-KNICKS
8. DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks seek a 2-0 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Knicks are the first team in postseason history to win three straight games by 25 or more points.
9. UPCOMING: By 05/06/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT
10. WITH: BKN-NBA PLAYOFF COVERAGE
11. DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the NBA playoffs
12. UPCOMING: By 05/06/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT
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HKN--NHL PLAYOFFS COVERAGE
FORMATS: Photo, Text
13. WITH: HKN--DUCKS-GOLDEN KNIGHTS
14. DESCRIPTION: The Vegas Golden Knights take a 1-0 lead into Wednesday night’s second-round playoff series against the visiting Anaheim Ducks.Text, photos. Game starts 9:30 p.m. Eastern.
15. UPCOMING: By 05/06/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT
16. WITH: HKN--PLAYOFF OFFICIATING-REPLAY
17. DESCRIPTION: To listen to Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour, officials could use some replay help to sort through the chaos of scrums and penalties -- particularly in the intensity of the NHL playoffs. By Aaron Beard. 800 words, photos.
18. UPCOMING: By 05/06/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT
19. WITH: HKN--CANADIENS-SABRES
20. DESCRIPTION: The Buffalo Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series in a matchup of Atlantic Division rivals on Wednesday night. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. 500 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. EDT.
21. UPCOMING: By 05/06/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT
22. WITH: HKN--FACEOFF
23. DESCRIPTION: PHILADELPHIA -- The Hurricanes take a 2-0 lead into Game 3 in Philadelphia on Thursday night. By Dan Gelston. Text, photos.
24. UPCOMING: By 05/06/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT
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BKN--76ERS-EMBIID OUT
Joel Embiid is out for Game 2 of the 76ers’ series against the Knicks with ankle and hip injuries
SUMMARY: Joel Embiid will miss Game 2 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ second-round series against the New York Knicks with a sprained right ankle and a sore right hip. The 76ers added their center to the injury report early Wednesday, hours before trying to even the Eastern Conference semifinals. Embiid struggled through a short night in the Knicks’ 137-98 romp in Game 1, scoring 14 points on 3-for-11 shooting in 25 minutes before the starters were benched with the game out of reach. Embiid returned from a late-season appendectomy during Philadelphia’s first-round series against Boston and helped the 76ers overcome a 3-1 deficit.
WORDS: 154 - MOVED: 05/06/2026 1:31 p.m. EDT
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BBO--ASTROS-CORREA
Astros star Carlos Correa faces season-ending surgery on a torn tendon in his ankle
SUMMARY: Houston’s Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle that will require season-ending surgery. The star infielder gave the update on his injury Wednesday. Correa was injured the day prior while taking swings in the batting cage before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Correa was on crutches and in a walking boot Wednesday morning at the ballpark after seeing a foot specialist. He said he would seek some other opinions before scheduling the surgery. Correa said the injury was a complete tear and his recovery is expected to take six to eight months.
WORDS: 534 - MOVED: 05/06/2026 1:10 p.m. EDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:3c937005b4bb50138909a884c2479893&mediaType=text
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HKW--PWHL EXPANSION-DETROIT
Women’s pro hockey is coming to Hockeytown with PWHL adding expansion franchise in Detroit
SUMMARY: Women’s professional hockey is coming to Hockeytown, with the PWHL designating Detroit as the first of what could become four expansion markets for next season. Detroit’s selection is the result of the tight relationship the PWHL has with the city’s Ilitch family, whose holdings include the Red Wings, and the success the league has enjoyed in playing four neutral-site games at the NHL team’s home. The PWHL also announced Detroit will host the league’s draft and awards ceremony in mid-June. Detroit’s addition grows the PWHL to nine teams. And there may be more to come this spring.
WORDS: 1051 - MOVED: 05/06/2026 12:27 p.m. EDT
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FBN--NFL-REFEREES
NFL and the NFL Referees Association are moving closer toward a new deal, AP source says
SUMMARY: The NFL and its officials are moving closer toward a new agreement that avoids a work stoppage. After a lengthy stalemate, negotiations have reached a point where the NFL Referees Association is planning to have a ratification vote this week, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the conversations are private. ESPN first reported the development. Last month, the league began the onboarding process for replacement officials because negotiations weren’t progressing. The NFL’s collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association is set to expire on May 31. The league and the union have been negotiating a new CBA since the summer of 2024.
WORDS: 278 - MOVED: 05/06/2026 8:06 a.m. EDT
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FBC--CFP-COACHES PROPOSALS
Coaches group supports earlier CFP finish and proposes changes to accomplish that
SUMMARY: The American Football Coaches Association is proposing the elimination of conference championship games and other changes as part of its non-binding recommendation for the College Football Playoff to be completed by the second Monday each January. The AFCA has no authority within the NCAA or CFP governance structures. The AFCA, which has FBS coaches as part of its board and membership, publicly revealed its positions Tuesday. As for the size of the playoff field, currently 12 teams and expected to expand, the AFCA didn’t publicly endorse a certain number. It did say, however, that future playoff models should maximize the number of participants while honoring the proposed completion date.
WORDS: 500 - MOVED: 05/06/2026 8:05 a.m. EDT
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FBN--STEFON DIGGS-FUTURE
Stefon Diggs’ acquittal clears path for return to the field but he could still face NFL discipline
SUMMARY: Stefon Diggs’ acquittal in court clears a path for the four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to return to the field. He still could face discipline from the NFL. “We have been monitoring all developments in the matter which remains under review of the personal conduct policy,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Tuesday. Diggs was found not guilty Tuesday of assaulting his personal chef. The jury deliberated for less than two hours before clearing Diggs of all charges. Diggs spent last season with the New England Patriots, helping them reach the Super Bowl, where they lost to Seattle. He was released in March and remains a unsigned.
WORDS: 708 - MOVED: 05/06/2026 8:03 a.m. EDT
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AF--RWANDA-AMPUTEE FOOTBALL
Amputee football players in Rwanda find healing and a sense of community
WORDS: 648 - MOVED: 05/06/2026 7:46 a.m. EDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:5d2cb1946adc281b899eedbce84b828f&mediaType=text
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BKL--WNBA-SEASON PREVIEW
The WNBA’s 30th season brings 2 new teams, a transformational CBA and another title chase for Aces
SUMMARY: The WNBA is poised for a historic 30th season after a transformational new collective bargaining agreement was reached in March. Now the league can focus on the play on the court which will feature the Las Vegas Aces looking for a fourth championship in five years, the return of Caitlin Clark after she missed most of last season with injuries and the debut of expansion teams the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo. The Aces have their core intact from last season’s title run, including four-time league MVP A’ja Wilson. She was picked by a national media panel as the preseason AP Player of the Year. Las Vegas has won three of the last four championships with New York taking home the crown in 2024.
WORDS: 673 - MOVED: 05/06/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:fec826b765b99f84f175a851101bb58f&mediaType=text
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SOC--CHAMPIONS-LEAGUE-BAYERN-PSG
Another thriller expected as PSG visits Bayern for right to face Arsenal in Champions League final
SUMMARY: Another thriller is on the cards when Bayern Munich hosts Paris Saint-Germain for round two of their free-scoring Champions League semifinal. PSG edged their encounter 5-4 in the first leg in Paris last week, giving the defending a champion a slim advantage going into Wednesday’s decisive second leg. But Bayern is confident after fighting back from 5-2 down in that game and developing a habit of comebacks in its last three matches including two in the Bundesliga. The winner will face Arsenal in the final in Budapest, Hungary, on May 30, after the Gunners defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Tuesday to progress 2-1 on aggregate.
WORDS: 284 - MOVED: 05/06/2026 4:55 a.m. EDT
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MOVING TOMORROW
—NBA playoffs
—NHL playoffs
—SOC--WCup-Messi-Where It Started and SOC--WCup-Injured List
—BKL--WNBA-CBA Effect
—BBH--McClymonds’ Revival
