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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-NFL SCHEDULE-NETWORKS

DESCRIPTION: Even with more attention on streaming and more standalone windows, NFL schedule makers still made sure there were plenty of quality matchups on Sundays, including the much-viewed late afternoon window. By Joe Reedy. 950 words, file photo.

UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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SOC--WCUP-MEXICO-KOREANS

DESCRIPTION: South Korean fans coming to Monterrey to watch their national team at the World Cup can expect a warm welcome. The city has a special connection to South Korea because major Korean companies including LG and KIA Motors have built factories in the area employing thousands of Korean workers. By Carlos Rodriguez. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 11:00 a.m. EDT, Video, Text, Photo

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RAC--PREAKNESS STAKES PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: With Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo not running and no Triple Crown on the line as a result, the Preakness Stakes is relegated to second-tier status among casual sports fans. Taking place at Laurel Park for the first, and supposedly only, time, it is still a $2 million race valuable to those involved because of the history of the Preakness and the futures of the horses running. By Stephen Whyno. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 11:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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HKN--NHL PLAYOFFS COVERAGE

FORMATS: Text, Photo

1. WITH: HKN--CANADIENS-DOBES

2. DESCRIPTION: Montreal Canadiens rookie goalie Jakub Dobes shakes off rough start and feels indebted to coach Martin St. Louis for not yanking him. After allowing three goals on Buffalo’s first shots, Dobes bounced back to stop the final 32 he faced in a 6-3 win over the Sabres in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. 575 words, photos.

3. UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 11:00 a.m. EDT

4. WITH: HKN--FACEOFF

5. DESCRIPTION: The Buffalo Sabres are down 3-2 and face elimination in traveling to Montreal to play Game 6 of their second-round playoff series on Saturday night. By Hockey Writer John Wawrow. 650 words, photos by 5 p.m. EDT.

6. UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 11:00 a.m. EDT

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FBN--NFL SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION: The NFL schedule makers explain the decisions around putting together the 272-game puzzle. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 750 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 2:31 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

DESCRIPTION: NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Scottie Scheffler is part of a seven-way tie for the lead going into the second round of the PGA Championship. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Upcoming: 800 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BKN-NBA PLAYOFF COVERAGE

FORMATS: Text, Photo

7. WITH: BKN-NBA PLAYOFF COVERAGE

8. DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the NBA playoffs

9. UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT

10. WITH: BKN--SPURS-TIMBERWOLVES

11. DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6, facing a 3-2 deficit and trying to keep alive their rugged second-round playoff series. By Dave Campbell. 500 words, photos. Game starts at 9:30 p.m. EDT.

12. UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT

13. WITH: BKN-PISTONS-CAVALIERS

14. DESCRIPTION: CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Cavaliers look to advance to the Eastern Conference final for the first time since 2018 when they host the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of their second-round playoff series. By Joe Reedy. 500 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. ET

15. UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT

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BKN--WARRIORS-KERR

DESCRIPTION: Steve Kerr discusses his decision to return as coach of the Golden State Warriors. By Josh Dubow. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--YANKEES-METS

DESCRIPTION: Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees take on Juan Soto and the New York Mets in their Subway Series opener at Citi Field. By Baseball Writer Mike Fitzpatrick. 300 words, with photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 10:15 p.m. EDT, Text

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HKN--GOLDEN KNIGHTS-DUCKS

Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 clincher, into conference finals

SUMMARY: Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored two goals in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the second round. Brett Howden scored his third short-handed goal of the playoffs and Shea Theodore got a power-play goal during a 3-0 first period for the Golden Knights. Mikael Granlund scored a power-play goal for the Ducks, whose return from a seven-year playoff drought is over. The Knights are 15-4-1 since John Tortorella replaced Cup-winning coach Bruce Cassidy on March 29.

WORDS: 748 - MOVED: 05/15/2026 1:38 a.m. EDT

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HKN--CANADIENS-SABRES

Suzuki, Evans cap 2nd-period surge, Canadiens beat Sabres 6-3 to take 3-2 lead in 2nd-round series

SUMMARY: Captain Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans scored 68 seconds apart late in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round playoff series. Montreal surged with a three-goal second period, and never led until Evans swept a loose puck over the goal line behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to put the Canadiens up 4-3 with 3:45 remaining. Jakub Dobes allowed three goals on the first four shots he faced before finishing with 33 saves. Josh Doan, Jason Zucker and rookie Konsta Helenius scored for Buffalo. Game 6 is at Montreal on Saturday night.

WORDS: 687 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 11:33 p.m. EDT

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FBN--NFL SCHEDULE-TEAM REVEALS

Halo Infinite jabs, a Simpsons gag and a haircut: How NFL teams dropped 2026 schedule dates

SUMMARY: NFL teams tapped into their creativity rolling out a variety of takes revealing their schedules for the 2026 season Thursday night with a mixture of art, video games and yes, even The Simpsons. They also made sure to poke plenty of fun at upcoming opponents, themselves and offseason flubs. The Indianapolis Colts pointed the finger at themselves in their Simpsons’ cartoon. The Jaguars used quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s haircut in their release. The Los Angeles Chargers tapped a video game for their reveal. Atlanta went a step further with a social media thread on the Falcons’ opponents hours before the schedule actually dropped.

WORDS: 623 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 9:44 p.m. EDT

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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Scottie Scheffler part of 7-way tie for the lead at PGA Championship

SUMMARY: The PGA Championship has its biggest logjam after one round in 57 years. One name stands out. Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, took everything Aronimink gave him on a tough day in the Philadelphia suburbs. Scheffler made two long birdie putts and got one big break for a 67. The other seven players tied for the lead are Martin Kaymer, Stephan Jaeger, Aldrich Potgieter, Alex Smalley, Ryo Hisatsune and Min Woo Lee. Scheffler had at least a share of the lead for the first time after the opening round of a major. Rory McIlroy struggled to a 74.

WORDS: 1031 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 9:15 p.m. EDT

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FBN--NFL-SCHEDULE

The NFL’s 2026 season will kick off with a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch

SUMMARY: The 2026 NFL season will kick off with a Super Bowl rematch. Mike Macdonald, Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks will face off against Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye and the New England Patriots after raising their championship banner on Sept. 9 in the first of the NFL’s 272 games. The Seahawks dominated the Patriots in a 29-13 victory that secured the franchise’s second NFL title in February. It’ll be just the third time that the teams that played in the Super Bowl face off again in Week 1. The last time came in 2016 when the Broncos beat the Panthers.

WORDS: 807 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 8:01 p.m. EDT

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MMA--CARANO’S COMEBACK

Gina Carano returns from a 17-year break to make an improbable MMA comeback against Ronda Rousey

SUMMARY: Gina Carano knows it sounds preposterous to return to a sport as dangerous as mixed martial arts 17 years after her last bout. She’s doing it anyway when she fights Ronda Rousey in the main event of Netflix’s first MMA show. Their bout could be the most-watched combat sports event of the year, and it puts the 44-year-old Carano back under the competitive spotlight she left in 2009, when she was 27. The trailblazing fighter built and lost a high-profile acting career in the lengthy interim, but her return to MMA training has altered her perspective on what’s possible and what’s important in life.

WORDS: 1028 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 7:52 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP--SAUDI PARTNER

Saudi Arabia signs soccer World Cup deal and says sports investment is a priority

SUMMARY: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund became an “official tournament supporter” of the World Cup on Thursday and reaffirmed its commitment to invest in sports despite notable retreats from other ventures in recent months. The kingdom’s public investment fund (PIF) announced this month that it was pulling the plug on future funding for LIV Golf, raising questions about its long-term plans for other sports after its enormous spending in recent years. But in announcing the partnership, it said sport was a “priority sector.” The value of the deal, which covers North America and Asia, was not disclosed, but it further strengthens ties between Saudi Arabia and world soccer’s governing body.

WORDS: 466 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 7:25 p.m. EDT

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CAR--INDY 500-PRACTICE

Pato O’Ward reaches the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed chart on the 3rd day of practice

SUMMARY: IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward finally saw his name at the top of the Indianapolis 500 leaderboard Thursday. He’s hoping to return to be No. 1 again on May 24. The Mexican driver who finished second in 2022 and 2024 and third last year in IndyCar’s biggest race of the season posted the fastest lap of the day on the third day of practice on Indy’s 2.5-mile oval, going 227.308 mph. Four-time race winner Helio Castroneves was second at 226.977.

WORDS: 469 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 6:46 p.m. EDT

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BBO--RAYS BALLPARK

Tampa Bay Rays and local officials announce a tentative $2.3B deal for a new ballpark

SUMMARY: The Tampa Bay Rays and local officials have announced a tentative $2.3 billion agreement for a new ballpark funded by public and private money. The nonbinding memorandum of understanding disclosed Thursday among the Rays, Hillsborough County and the city of Tampa outlines the costs of a stadium, which would include $967 million of tax dollars. Elected officials for the city and county are expected to vote on the deal at separate meetings next week. The Rays ownership reached an agreement earlier this year with Hillsborough College to build the stadium and mixed use entertainment district on the college campus and to renovate some of the college’s buildings.

WORDS: 329 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 6:09 p.m. EDT

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GLF--PGA-RORY’S ROUGH START

Rory McIlroy has a bad finish for a rough start at the PGA Championship

SUMMARY: Rory McIlroy had a blister on his right pinky toe during practice rounds for the PGA Championship. That was the least of his worries Thursday at Aronimink. The Masters champion suggested bashing driver and figuring it out from there would be the strategy. But he couldn’t figure out how to hit a fairway. The result was four straight bogeys at the end for 74. It’s been 27 years since a PGA champion started out by shooting 74 or worse, so he has his work cut out for him. McIlroy hit only five fairways, none on the last eight holes.

WORDS: 725 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 4:59 p.m. EDT

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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP-DECHAMBEAU

Bryson DeChambeau fails to stay in contention with 6-over 76 in long day at PGA Championship

SUMMARY: Bryson DeChambeau’s attempt to climb the PGA Championship leaderboard hit a snag when his tee shot landed on a hospitality tent’s stairs. Confused by the shot, DeChambeau is on the brink of missing the cut for his second straight major. He shot a 6-over 76 at Aronimink Golf Club, his worst score to par in the PGA Championship. Despite his struggles, DeChambeau remains popular, with fans cheering his long drives. His future with LIV Golf is uncertain, as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has pulled its backing. DeChambeau may focus on social media if he doesn’t re-sign.

WORDS: 865 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 4:40 p.m. EDT

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FBC--GEORGIA-RIDDLE ARREST

Georgia safety Ja’Marley Riddle arrested on drug, speeding charges

SUMMARY: Georgia safety Ja’Marley Riddle has been arrested on two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor speeding charge. According to a police report obtained by WGIG 98.7 FM, Riddle was observed weaving through traffic at about 95 miles per hour on Friday night. Officers stopped him and noted nervous behavior and an odor of marijuana. Police discovered a bag in his backpack containing multicolored packaging labeled as marijuana and THC vapes. The football team spokesperson said they are gathering more information and declined further comment. Riddle transferred to Georgia this winter from East Carolina University.

WORDS: 252 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 4:39 p.m. EDT

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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP-HIGGO

Garrick Higgo penalized 2 strokes for missing opening tee time at PGA Championship

SUMMARY: Garrick Higgo found out in the PGA Championship if you’re not early, you’re late. Higgo arrived on the first tee box at what he estimated to be 30 seconds after his listed tee time and was assessed a two-stroke penalty. His first swing of the championship on Thursday turned out to be his third because of the penalty. The South African still managed a 1-under 69, even though he could only wonder how easily that could have been a 67, the low score of the morning wave.

WORDS: 571 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 2:50 p.m. EDT

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BKL--WNBA OFFICIATING

WNBA foul calls rise slightly as the league cracks down on physical play

SUMMARY: The WNBA is trying to fix its physicality problem and is going through some growing pains during the opening week of the season. Fouls are up so far in the first week of the WNBA season with teams averaging 21.6 fouls. That’s up from 19.9 at the same point last year. That number dropped over the course of the year with 17.5 fouls on average per game for each team. The increased fouls aren’t really leading a major increase in free throws with 21.9 being attempted this season to 21.4 last year at this point.

WORDS: 711 - MOVED: 05/14/2026 2:46 p.m. EDT

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