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GLF--US OPEN-SCOTT AT 100

DESCRIPTION: Adam Scott doesn’t want to just in the majors, he wants to win them. But even the 45-year-old Australian has to appreciate the number he celebrates in the U.S. Open at Shinnecock. Scott will be playing his 100th consecutive major, a number only matched in history by the great Jack Nicklaus. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. 1,050 words, photos. With GLF--US Open-Major Streaks and US Open-Shinnecock Capsules.

UPCOMING: By 06/13/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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CAR--LE MANS

DESCRIPTION: Ferrari aims for a fourth consecutive victory in the Le Mans 24-hour race. Full coverage of result Sunday, coverage on merits of events before that.

UPCOMING: By 06/13/2026 10:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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CAR--F1-BARCELONA-CATALUNYA GP

DESCRIPTION: Qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, including coverage of third practice on merits.

UPCOMING: By 06/13/2026 11:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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BBC--COLLEGE WORLD SERIES

BBC--CWS-OKLAHOMA-ALABAMA

DESCRIPTION: OMAHA, Neb. — Oklahoma faces Alabama in an all-SEC matchup at the College World Series. By Eric Olson. 450 words. Game starts 2 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 06/13/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT

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BBC--CWS-TEXAS-GEORGIA

DESCRIPTION: OMAHA, Neb. — High-powered Georgia, making its first College World Series appearance since 2008, takes on Texas in a first-round game. By Eric Olson. 450 words. Game starts 8 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 06/13/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT

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TRUMP UFC FANS

DESCRIPTION: We catch up with some of the thousands of mixed martial arts fans flocking to a stretch of grass between the White House and the National Mall to watch the unusual UFC match marking America’s 250th birthday and President Donald Trump’s 80th.

UPCOMING: By 06/13/2026 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--WORLD CUP

SOC--WORLD CUP-MOROCCO-BRAZIL

DESCRIPTION: Five-time champion Brazil plays Morocco in its World Cup opener. By Ronald Blum. 300 words, photos, 6 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 06/13/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP-AUSTRALIA-TURKEY

DESCRIPTION: VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Turkey returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2002, facing Australia in its Group D opener. By Anne M. Peterson. 300 words and photos. Game starts 12 a.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 06/14/2026 02:00 a.m. EDT

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MMA--UFC-FREEDOM 250 PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON — Ilia Topuria defends the lightweight championship against Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC’s first card and first major sporting event held on the South Lawn of the White House. Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane fight for the interim heavyweight crown in front of a crow that will include President Donald Trump and other Washington dignitaries. By Dan Gelston. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/13/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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GLF--CANADIAN OPEN

DESCRIPTION: CALEDON, Ontario — Ben James has a one-shot lead in his pro debut going into the third round of the RBC Canadian Open. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/13/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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BBO--ATHLETICS-LAS VEGAS

DESCRIPTION: The Athletics sold out their six games in Las Vegas against the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies. The team also toured the construction site where the stadium is scheduled to open in time for the 2028 season.

UPCOMING: By 06/13/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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HKN--NHL PLAYOFFS COVERAGE

HKN--STANLEY CUP-HART

DESCRIPTION: Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart shined in the first three rounds of the NHL playoffs, but has given up four goals in each game against the Carolina Hurricanes. But coach John Tortorella sticking with him.

UPCOMING: By 06/13/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT

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HKN--STANLEY CUP-OLYMPIANS

DESCRIPTION: Jaccob Slavin is one win away from becoming just the second American to win an Olympic gold medal and the Stanley Cup in the same year. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/13/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT

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HKN--STANLEY CUP-EHLERS

DESCRIPTION: The Carolina Hurricanes signed Nikolaj Ehlers to add some high-end skill to the lineup. He’s had three points back-to-back games of the Stanley Cup Final and has five multi-point games in the last nine playoff games as Carolina moves within a victory of claiming the Cup. By Aaron Beard. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/13/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT

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BKN-NBA FINALS

DESCRIPTION: SAN ANTONIO — The New York Knicks try to finish off the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. 600 words, photos. Game scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. EDT. AP offers photos and live coverage of a watch party from Central Park and reaction after the game.

UPCOMING: By 06/13/2026 11:30 p.m. EDT

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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SOC--WCUP-US-PARAGUAY

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun’s 2 goals

SUMMARY: The U.S. has opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans’ historic three-goal first half. Christian Pulisic had an assist in a stellar playmaking performance for the Americans, who enthralled their Southern California fans with an aggressive attack while streaking to a 3-0 halftime lead. Gio Reyna ripped another goal in the dying moments of second-half injury time, giving the Americans four goals in a World Cup match for the first time. The U.S. scored only three goals combined in Qatar four years ago.

WORDS: 909 - MOVED: 06/13/2026 12:44 a.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP-BALOGUN’S DEBUT

Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut

SUMMARY: Folarin Balogun chose to play for the U.S. and made a splashy World Cup debut. The 24-year-old striker scored two goals in a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in the Americans’ opening match. The game took place in front of a sold-out crowd of 70,492 outside Los Angeles. With David Beckham watching, Balogun became the first U.S. player to score multiple goals in a World Cup game since 1930. Born in Brooklyn to Nigerian parents, he moved to England as a child. Balogun is now making himself an American household name during this Summer of Soccer.

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US--WCUP-THE US MOMENT

Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer’s moment in their country

SUMMARY: Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men’s soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay. While the U.S. isn’t known for soccer as much as football or basketball, the sport has seen a rise in popularity since the last time the country hosted the international tournament in 1994. Many fans on Friday said they grew up playing soccer, and came from immigrant families passionate about the sport. They traveled from as far as Tennessee and Georgia to see the team play. And they saw the U.S. beat Paraguay 4-1.

WORDS: 784 - MOVED: 06/13/2026 12:17 a.m. EDT

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US--KNICKS FANS-MSG

A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup

SUMMARY: If there’s a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road. Of course, that won’t stop orange-and-blue-blooded Knicks fans from teeming into the area near the team’s Manhattan arena to watch on bar TVs and big screens as their team — playing 1,580 miles away in San Antonio — looks to clinch its first title in 53 years. The city has yet to say what security measures will be in place for Knicks fans gathering outside.

WORDS: 1012 - MOVED: 06/13/2026 12:03 a.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP-CANADA-BOSNIA

Larin scores in 78th minute to rally Canada to 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup opener

SUMMARY: Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first-ever point in a World Cup by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Larin converted Promise David’s pass a mere two minutes after entering the game. Injury fill-in Jovo Lukic headed in a corner kick in the 21st minute for Bosnia-Herzegovina, which is making its second World Cup appearance. Canada coach Jesse Marsch says the red-clad crowd helped the team come back for the draw. Marsch says the crowd “willed us into the game as (the players) could feel that energy in the second half tilting more and more.”

WORDS: 701 - MOVED: 06/12/2026 11:58 p.m. EDT

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BBO--ASTROS-ALVAREZ

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez becomes 1st MLB player to hit grand slam, multi-run HR in 1st inning

SUMMARY: Yordan Alvarez became the first player to hit a grand slam and multi-run homer in the first inning of a Major League Baseball game, pulling off the feat for Houston against Kansas City on Friday night. He became the eighth player to hit a grand slam and multi-run homer in an inning and the first since Angels slugger Kendrys Morales did it against Texas in 2012, according to Sportradar. The left-handed Alvarez drove in two runs with an opposite-field homer early in the inning and cleared the bases with a two-out shot, giving him six RBIs in Houston’s nine-run inning.

WORDS: 200 - MOVED: 06/12/2026 11:43 p.m. EDT

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BBO--BREWERS-MISIOROWSKI

Brewers’ Misiorowski dominates Phillies with a 15-strikeout, one-hit complete-game gem

SUMMARY: Milwaukee Brewers fireballer Jacob Misiorowski turned in is finest outing one year to the day of his major league debut. Misiorowski dominated the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night, strikeout out 15 and tossing a complete-game one-hitter in a 6-0 victory. Misiorowski (8-2) didn’t issue a walk in facing the minimum number of batters, throwing 95 pitches, 74 for strikes. It marked the first complete game by a Brewers pitcher since Brandon Woodruff on Sept. 11, 2023, against Miami. Misiorowski has a 0.17 ERA in his last eight starts and the 15 strikeout are the most by any pitcher this season.

WORDS: 619 - MOVED: 06/12/2026 11:41 p.m. EDT

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BBO--DODGERS-OHTANI

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani misses series opener against White Sox because of knee soreness

SUMMARY: Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is day to day with left knee inflammation. Ohtani was sidelined for the team’s 8-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. But manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani could play this weekend and remains in line to make his next scheduled start on the mound on Wednesday. Ohtani was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Thursday night’s 8-6 win at Pittsburgh. Roberts says Ohtani had some imaging done and “it’s just normal wear and tear.”

WORDS: 369 - MOVED: 06/12/2026 11:09 p.m. EDT

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BKN--ESPN-INSIDE THE NBA

`Inside the NBA’ making the most of its 1st appearance in the finals

SUMMARY: Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith are certainly enjoying anchoring pregame, halftime and postgame NBA Finals coverage for the first time. “Inside the NBA” moved to ESPN and ABC this season under a licensing agreement with TNT Sports, following Warner Bros. Discovery’s inability to retain NBA rights. The show’s addition has elevated ESPN and ABC’s NBA coverage just as Joe Buck and Troy Aikman’s arrival in 2022 took “Monday Night Football” to another level.

WORDS: 924 - MOVED: 06/12/2026 7:54 p.m. EDT

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FBC--BIG 12-SORSBY-GAMBLING

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond calls on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby in Texas Tech saga

SUMMARY: Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond publicly called on the Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby after the Texas Tech quarterback won a court order restoring his eligibility. The ruling set aside his ban by the NCAA for gambling on pro and college sports. Drummond wrote the conference a letter on Friday. The office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had already warned the Big 12 of potential legal action from Texas Tech as the conference considers its options. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said the notice from Paxton came shortly before a meeting to discuss Sorsby’s situation.

WORDS: 694 - MOVED: 06/12/2026 7:53 p.m. EDT

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GLF--LPGA TOUR

Korda and Cowan 2 back in LPGA team event. Inkster advances to weekend at record age of 66

SUMMARY: Nelly Korda found the perfect tonic for the week after the biggest win of her career. The U.S. Women’s Open champion is playing with good friend Olivia Cowan of Germany in the Dow Championship, two shots out of the lead Friday held by Polly Mack and Celine Borge. The final two days at Midland Country Club also includes Juli Inkster, the 66-year-old Hall of Famer who became the oldest player to make the cut when she teamed with 27-year-old Angel Yin for a 68 in fourballs. Mack and Borge were among the late starters and posted a 60 to reach 12-under 128 and zoom past the Japanese duo of Ayaka Furue and Yuna Nishimura (61). Korda and Cowan shot 60 to finish two shots behind.

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GLF--CANADIAN OPEN

Ben James takes lead in Canada in his pro debut

SUMMARY: Ben James is making quite the impression in his professional debut. James has a one-shot lead in the RBC Canadian after a bogey-free 63 on the TPC Toronto. The four-time All-American from Virginia led the PGA Tour University ranking to earn a tour card through 27. This is his 10th time playing a PGA Tour event but the first time with a paycheck on the line. He leads over a group that includes Sam Burns. Brooks Koepka overcame a double bogey and shot a 68. He’s in a large group two shots behind going into the weekend.

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BKN--NBA FINALS-SPURS-WEMBANYAMA

Wemby, Spurs still believers, even while down 3-1 to Knicks in NBA Finals

SUMMARY: Victor Wembanyama, the tallest man in these NBA Finals, is about to face the tallest order of his basketball career. And he’s fine with that. Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs — who just became the first team in NBA Finals history to lead a game by 29 points and still lose — need to win the next three games, or they’ll watch the New York Knicks celebrate an NBA title at their expense. And when the Spurs gathered for practice on Friday, Wembanyama insisted the belief within the Spurs camp is still there.

WORDS: 511 - MOVED: 06/12/2026 5:54 p.m. EDT

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BKN--NBA FINALS-SPURS FANS

Spurs fans still believe they can overcome 3-1 deficit against Knicks to capture 6th NBA title

SUMMARY: San Antonio Spurs fans have been here before, and they’re not going anywhere. While San Antonio has celebrated five NBA championships and a historic 22 straight postseason appearances under Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich, Spurs fans have also suffered for decades. So, do you think trailing 3-1 in the NBA Finals is going to darken the spirits of Spurs fans? “Por Vida,” is not just a slogan the Spurs recently adopted for merchandise sales. “For Life” has been a testament for generations of fans in San Antonio.

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BKN--NBA FINALS

The NBA Finals have been close. Still, Knicks are in command and need 1 win over Spurs for the title

SUMMARY: The final moments in each of the first four games between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in these NBA Finals had much in common. Game 1, Knicks led by four with 58 seconds to go. Game 2, Knicks won by one. Game 3, Spurs won by four. Game 4, Knicks won by one again. There hasn’t been a finals like this, with a margin of four points or less in the final minute of each of the first four games, since 1973. New York won that series. The Knicks haven’t been champions since. That could change Saturday.

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FBN--BRONCOS-COOPER ARRESTED

Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper arrested for second time in a week, issued stricter no-contact order

SUMMARY: Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper is facing more legal trouble. Cooper was arrested Thursday night for violating a protection order filed after a domestic dispute with his girlfriend. The protection order was issued after additional charges, including felony assault by strangulation, were added from his original June 4 arrest. Cooper allegedly sent messages and made calls to his girlfriend before visiting her apartment. He was released on a personal recognizance bond. The Broncos and the NFL say they are monitoring the situation closely.

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FBN--STEFON DIGGS-NFL REVIEW

NFL says no discipline for Stefon Diggs under its personal conduct policy

SUMMARY: Stefon Diggs won’t face discipline from the NFL after a league review determined that there wasn’t enough evidence to punish him under its personal conduct policy. The wide receiver, who played for the New England Patriots last season and helped them reach the Super Bowl, was released in March and currently is unsigned. Several NFL players, including Ben Roethlisberger, Jameis Winston and Ezekiel Elliott, have been suspended for violating the personal conduct policy despite not being arrested or charged with a crime. Diggs, who turns 33 on Nov. 29, has played for three teams in the past three seasons.

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SOC--WCUP-GHANA-PARTEY

Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto

SUMMARY: Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team’s World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape. FIFA says Partey won’t be available for Ghana’s opening match with Panama in Toronto. Partey will be available to play England in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on June 23. Ghana then faces Croatia in Philadelphia on June 27. FIFA says it is not involved in the immigration processes of host countries or visa applications. Partey is scheduled to stand trial in November or later on allegations dating to his time with English club Arsenal from 2020-25.

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US--WHITE HOUSE-UFC LAWSUIT

Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House’s South Lawn this weekend

SUMMARY: A federal judge has ruled the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled Friday that organizers can use the White House lawn as the venue for Sunday’s planned UFC mixed martial arts event. The nonprofit Public Integrity Project had sued to challenge Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 event. The White House calls the lawsuit baseless, saying the UFC event is no different from many other events hosted at public forums in the capital.

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MMA--UFC-FREEDOM 250

The rise of UFC: Dana White’s path from ‘human cockfighting’ to the White House starts with Trump

SUMMARY: Dana White and the UFC’s journey to the White House began 25 years ago with a modest event in Atlantic City called “Battle on the Boardwalk.” White was then a new UFC president who aimed to make the promotion the Super Bowl of mixed martial arts. This weekend, UFC is hosting fights on the White House South Lawn to celebrate President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The event highlights White and Trump’s relationship, blending sports and politics.

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