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TEN--WIMBLEDON
DESCRIPTION: Defending champion Iga Swiatek plays former finalist Karolina Pliskova in the second round of Wimbledon. Matteo Berrettini, another former finalist, plays Arthur Fils.
UPCOMING: By 07/02/2026 9:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text
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SOC--WORLD CUP COVERAGE
SOC--WCUP-SPAIN-AUSTRIA
DESCRIPTION: INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Lamine Yamal leads Spain in search of its first World Cup knockout-round victory since 2010 when La Roja face Ralf Rangnick’s underdog Austria. By Greg Beacham. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 07/02/2026 5:30 p.m. EDT
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SOC--WCUP-SWITZERLAND-ALGERIA
DESCRIPTION: VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Switzerland plays Algeria in the round of 32 at the World Cup. By Anne M. Peterson. Game starts at 11 p.m. EDT.
UPCOMING: By 07/02/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT
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ATH--PREFONTAINE CLASSIC-LUTKENHAUS
DESCRIPTION: Cooper Lutkenhaus is making waves in track as a 17-year-old 800-meter runner. He holds the 18-and-under world record and recently beat Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi at a Diamond League meet. Lutkenhaus doesn’t focus on times or medals; he just wants to beat as many people as possible. Last August, he made headlines by breaking the 18-and-under mark at the U.S. championships. This fall, he’ll balance training with being a high school senior in Texas. By Pat Graham. 750 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 07/02/2026 11:20 p.m. EDT, Text
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SOC--WCUP-US-BOSNIA
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
SUMMARY: Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16. Balogun dominated the first half with his goal and several other chances that helped the U.S. control the match early but the Americans had to scramble down a man after his foul against Tarik Muharemovic in the 64th minute. Tillman helped seal the win when he scored on a free kick from just outside the box in the 82nd minute.
WORDS: 937 - MOVED: 07/02/2026 1:28 a.m. EDT
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HKN--FREE AGENCY
Toronto Maple Leafs land prized free agent, signing goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to 3-year, $21M deal
SUMMARY: Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Maple Leafs. In doing so, Bobrovsky leave Florida behind to fill a long-unaddressed need for Toronto hours into the NHL’s free agent signing period. At nearly 38, Bobrovsky joins an Auston Matthews-led team seeking to transition on the fly under a new coach and new GM, and coming off a draft in which it selected Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick. He was regarded as one of the top prized players available in a thin pool of free agents.
WORDS: 1085 - MOVED: 07/01/2026 11:35 p.m. EDT
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SOC--WCUP-FANS-PHOTO GALLERY
World Cup fans flood stadiums and fan zones with dazzling costumes, facepaint and flags — in photos
WORDS: 42 - MOVED: 07/01/2026 11:08 p.m. EDT
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BKN--CELTICS-76ERS TRADE
Another blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks
SUMMARY: The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a slew of draft capital in yet another blockbuster offseason move in the NBA, a person with knowledge of the terms said Wednesday. Boston also gets two first-round picks and two second-round picks, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not received the required league approvals.
WORDS: 917 - MOVED: 07/01/2026 11:06 p.m. EDT
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SOC--WCUP-BELGIUM-SENEGAL
Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup
SUMMARY: Belgium stages a dramatic comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 in the World Cup. Senegal led 2-0 with just five minutes left, but late goals by Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans pushed the match into extra time. Tielemans then scored a penalty in the 125th minute, marking the latest goal in World Cup history. The referee awarded the penalty after a video review, despite protests from Senegal. This win marks the second time in 11 World Cups that a team has overcome a two-goal deficit in the knockout round. Belgium will face the United States.
WORDS: 768 - MOVED: 07/01/2026 10:36 p.m. EDT
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US--WCUP-PULISIC-HERSHEY HOMETOWN
From Chocolate Avenue to the World Cup, how Hershey, Pennsylvania, shaped Christian Pulisic
SUMMARY: Standout U.S. national soccer team player Christian Pulisic hails from Hershey, Pennsylvania. Known as the “Sweetest Place on Earth” thanks to its chocolate-drenched origins, Hershey has made Pulisic a local hero alongside Milton S. Hershey. Pulisic credits his upbringing and training in and around Hershey for his success. The community has rallied around him as the U.S. team competes in the World Cup. Pulisic’s journey from Hershey to international soccer stardom inspires young players, emphasizing the importance of dedication and family support in achieving dreams.
WORDS: 1173 - MOVED: 07/01/2026 10:26 p.m. EDT
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US--NBA-GAMBLING CHARGES
Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges
SUMMARY: Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty to charges that he altered his play in certain games to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts. Beasley, the latest big name caught up in a sweeping federal gambling investigation, attentively followed along but said little at his arraignment on Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court. He answered a judge’s questions with “yes, your honor” but let his lawyer, Jason Goldman, enter his plea on his behalf.
WORDS: 806 - MOVED: 07/01/2026 6:39 p.m. EDT
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US—NCAA-ELIGIBILITY RULES
Ohio judge to make ruling next week in lawsuit against NCAA regarding age-eligibility rule
SUMMARY: An Ohio judge will make a ruling next week on a preliminary injunction request from 24 men’s and women’s college basketball players suing the NCAA in a state court, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition. Judge Christopher Wagner previously denied a temporary restraining order hours after the lawsuit was filed. He said Wednesday during a hearing on that his written order will be made on July 9. The lawsuit was filed shortly after the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a monumental change in eligibility rules last month.
WORDS: 368 - MOVED: 07/01/2026 5:54 p.m. EDT
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BBO--NATIONALS-CAVALLI APOLOGY
Nats’ Cade Cavalli apologizes for telling Willson Contreras to ‘sit down, boy’
SUMMARY: Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli apologized Wednesday for shouting “sit down, boy!” at Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras while instigating a benches’ clearing scrum a night earlier. Cavalli taunted Contreras with those words after striking him out looking with a full-count pitch in the fourth inning of the Nationals’ 8-1 victory over the Red Sox. The term “boy” has a racist history in the United States. Contreras, who is Venezuelan, demurred when asked after the game if he felt there was a racial component to Cavalli’s word choice.
WORDS: 522 - MOVED: 07/01/2026 5:35 p.m. EDT
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TEN--WIMBLEDON
Krejcikova beats French Open winner Andreeva in Wimbledon upset. Gauff overcomes Sierra
SUMMARY: Barbora Krejcikova needed seven match points to knock French Open champion Mirra Andreeva out of Wimbledon in the biggest upset of the women’s tournament so far. Coco Gauff also reached the third round after coming from a break down in the third set to beat Solana Sierra. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and men’s No. 1 Jannik Sinner also advanced. Novak Djokovic finished off Day 3 by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Centre Court to continue his quest for a 25th major title.
WORDS: 936 - MOVED: 07/01/2026 4:56 p.m. EDT
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SOC--WCUP-ENGLAND-CONGO
Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo
SUMMARY: Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup. England’s all-time leading scorer evened the contest with a header after Brian Cipenga had given Congo a surprising halftime lead. Kane then scored the decisive goal into the top corner in the 86th minute at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For much of the game, England looked to be headed for one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. The 1966 World Cup champions will next play co-host Mexico in the round of 16 in Mexico City on Sunday.
WORDS: 861 - MOVED: 07/01/2026 4:35 p.m. EDT
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LT--WCUP-MEXICO-DEATHS
4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win
SUMMARY: Mexican health authorities report that four people died during celebrations in downtown Mexico City. The national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16. The Health Secretariat said on Wednesday that two women and one man were found unconscious near the Angel of Independence monument. Later Wednesday, Mexico City Health Secretary Nadine Gasman, told a news conference that another man, about 30, was treated by emergency personnel after suffering an epileptic seizure, convulsions, and gastrointestinal bleeding. He died shortly afterward at a hospital of cardiorespiratory arrest. Thousands had gathered there Tuesday night to celebrate.
WORDS: 364 - MOVED: 07/01/2026 4:28 p.m. EDT
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TEN--WIMBLEDON-SERENA-INJURY
Serena Williams wins praise from fellow pros at Wimbledon after 1st singles match in nearly 4 years
SUMMARY: There were still serves beyond 120 mph. Plenty of heavy groundstrokes landing within inches of the baseline, too. Serena Williams won plenty of praise about her game from her fellow players at Wimbledon a day after her first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in the first round on Tuesday. Coco Gauff ended her dinner early to find somewhere to watch Williams. She says ‘ Serena’s level was insane.’ Williams says she tweaked her right knee toward the end of the first set but still hopes to play doubles with sister Venus later in the week.
WORDS: 729 - MOVED: 07/01/2026 4:13 p.m. EDT
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US--NFL PLAYER-MOTHER KILLED
NFL player Calais Campbell’s brother is charged with murder after mother found dead
SUMMARY: A brother of NFL player Calais Campbell has been charged with murdering their mother in Atlanta. Police officers found her body on Tuesday during a welfare check. An arrest warrant says Ciarre Campbell was found with a knife. His family told police he struggled with mental illness. He’s being held in Fulton County Jail and waived his initial court appearance Wednesday. The Campbell family has requested privacy while they grieve. Calais Campbell, a defensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, is entering his 19th NFL season. He’s a six-time Pro Bowl selection with 117 career sacks.
WORDS: 524 - MOVED: 07/01/2026 3:42 p.m. EDT
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