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UPCOMING

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TEN--US OPEN COVERAGE

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1. WITH: TEN--US OPEN

2. DESCRIPTION: Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka face American opponents as they try to return to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. With separates on merit.

3. UPCOMING: By 09/06/2026 4:00 p.m. EDT

4. WITH: TEN--US OPEN-LATE FINISHES

5. DESCRIPTION: Late-night finishes are a hallmark of the U.S. Open. But so many matches going into the early morning hours this year have players wondering how much is too much Grand Slam tennis after midnight. Three going past 2 a.m. in the first week already set a record, including the first time in tournament history play has gone that late on back-to-back days. By Brian Mahoney and Stephen Whyno.

6. UPCOMING: By 09/06/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT

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SOC--EUROPEAN ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: MADRID — Real Madrid hosts Malaga in one of the top games in the European soccer leagues on Sunday.

UPCOMING: By 09/06/2026 5:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKL--WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WORLD CUP CHAMPIONSHIP

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7. WITH: BKL--WCUP-ITALY-US

8. DESCRIPTION: BERLIN — Breanna Stewart, Angel Reese and the U.S. square off in the teams’ second game of the women’s basketball World Cup championship. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg. 450 words, photos. Game starts at 2:45 p.m. EDT. With separates on merits.

9. UPCOMING: By 09/06/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT

10. WITH: BKL--WCUP ROUNDUP

11. DESCRIPTION: Three games: — BKL--WCup-Turkey-Australia: 5:30 AM ET — BKL--WCup-China-Czech Republic: 8:30 AM ET — BKL--WCup-Puerto Rico-Belgium: 11:45 AM ET

12. UPCOMING: By 09/06/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT

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FBC--T25-WASHINGTON ST-WASHINGTON

DESCRIPTION: Washington State plays Washington at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. By Anne M. Peterson. 400 words, more on merits. Game starts at 4 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 09/06/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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CAR--NASCAR-DARLINGTON

DESCRIPTION: Denny Hamlin enters the NASCAR playoffs in first place as the series moves to Darlington. It is the first of 10 races to determine the champion. Race starts at 5 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 09/06/2026 9:00 p.m. EDT, Text

FBC--T25-WISCONSIN-NOTRE DAME

DESCRIPTION: Wisconsin plays No. 4 Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. By Steve Megargee. 400 words, more on merits. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 09/06/2026 11:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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FBC--T25-LOUISVILLE-MISSISSIPPI

DESCRIPTION: The ninth-ranked Mississippi Rebels and quarterback Trinidad Chambliss open the season in Nashville, Tennessee, against No. 24 Louisville. By Teresa M. Walker. 400 words, more on merits. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 09/06/2026 11:30 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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TEN--US OPEN

Two-time defending champ Aryna Sabalenka beats Taylor Townsend to reach the US Open quarterfinals

SUMMARY: Solving some early struggles holding serve, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Taylor Townsend to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. Townsend broke Sabalenka three times in the two-time defending champion’s first four service games as she looked to spring the upset. Sabalenka found a groove, regained her confidence and won 6-4, 6-3. Men’s second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz faces Tommy Paul in the second match of the day at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Alcaraz has dropped just one set through three rounds in his first tournament back following a wrist injury.

WORDS: 450 - MOVED: 09/06/2026 1:35 p.m. EDT. Will be updated throughout the day.

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CAR--F1-ITALIAN GP

F1 leader Kimi Antonelli wins Italian GP after epic charge from the back

SUMMARY: Kimi Antonelli has won the Italian Grand Prix, despite having started 19th on the grid. It took the Mercedes driver fewer than 17 laps to fight his way to the front. The rest of the race was spent tussling with teammate and title rival George Russell for the lead. Antonelli passed him for the final time with three laps remaining, going on to become the first Italian to win at Monza in 60 years. That at least gave the crowd something to cheer about after Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc crashed out of the scuderia’s home race early on. In the other Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton finished sixth.

WORDS: 743 - MOVED: 09/06/2026 1:07 p.m. EDT

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Man United stunned in added time to draw 2-2 at Everton in the Premier League

SUMMARY: Ainsley Maitland-Niles struck in added time to rescue a 2-2 draw for Everton against Manchester United in the Premier League. The deadline day signing came off the bench to make his debut and curled a brilliant long-range shot into the top corner to salvage a point for his new club. United twice led at Hill Dickinson Stadium through goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, who made it 2-1 in the 88th. But Everton had an answer on both occasions, with Tyrique George also scoring.

WORDS: 365 - MOVED: 09/06/2026 12:43 p.m. EDT. Will be updated.

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BKL--WCUP-ROUNDUP

China edges Czech Republic in overtime thriller at Women’s Basketball World Cup, US-Italy later

SUMMARY: China needed overtime to edge the Czech Republic 74-70 in a thrilling game at the Women’s Basketball World Cup. Han Xu has scored 22 points and drew China level at 53-53 in the final quarter after her team had trailed for most of the game. Earlier, Ezi Magbegor scored 21 points as Australia reached the final phase with a physical 87-71 win over Turkey. Australia next plays European champion Belgium on Monday in a showdown that will likely decide which team progresses directly to the quarterfinals as group winner. Later, Belgium faces Puerto Rico in their second group game and the United States plays Italy. The U.S. hasn’t lost a game at the World Cup since the semifinal game of the 2006 tournament.

WORDS: 438 - MOVED: 09/06/2026 11:52 a.m. EDT

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US--NBC SPORTS-HICKS

A Sunday night at Lambeau marks Dan Hicks’ 35th NBC Sports season milestone

SUMMARY: Dan Hicks thought it was incredible when he reached 30 years at NBC Sports. As he reaches another milestone, he considers it pretty remarkable. Hicks begins his 35th season at NBC on Sunday night when Notre Dame faces Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Besides calling Notre Dame football, Hicks is best known as the lead announcer for golf, as well as swimming and skiing at the Olympics. Hicks has become one of NBC’s steady play-by-play voices despite not having done it before arriving at the network in 1992 after three years at CNN.

WORDS: 681 - MOVED: 09/06/2026 11:40 a.m. EDT

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SOC--FIFA-INFANTINO

Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan

SUMMARY: FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election, world soccer’s governing body said. Infantino has faced increasing pressure over his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. Despite widespread calls for him to step down FIFA said Infantino will seek next year to win a fourth and final term in office through 2031. European soccer’s governing body UEFA has led the calls for Infantino to go, saying it had lost confidence in him.

WORDS: 287 - MOVED: 09/06/2026 11:35 a.m. EDT

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BKL--WCUP-HOTEL FIRE ALARM

Fire alarm forces 2 a.m. evacuation at Women’s Basketball World Cup teams’ hotel

SUMMARY: A fire alarm went off in the middle of the night at the hotel where all of the Women’s Basketball World Cup teams were staying early Sunday morning. The players and coaches all had to evacuate the hotel around 2 a.m. before going back in about an hour later. The Americans stay at a different hotel so weren’t affected by the early morning wake-up. There was no fire, someone had pushed the emergency alarm button in the elevator, according to Australia coach Sandy Brondello.

WORDS: 231 - MOVED: 09/06/2026 8:54 a.m. EDT

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FBC--T25-CLEMSON-LSU

Lane Kiffin’s debut with No. 11 LSU matches the hype in a 51-10 victory over outmatched Clemson

SUMMARY: The Lane Kiffin era at LSU began with a resounding 51-10 victory over Clemson. Sam Leavitt complemented his 113 yards and two touchdowns rushing with 230 yards and a TD passing, Dilin Jones rushed for 113 yards and two TDs and edge rusher Jordan Ross returned an interception for a score for No. 11 LSU. LSU finished with 632 yards on offense while handing Clemson its worst loss in about 30 years. LSU led 51-3 before Clemson surpassed 100 yards of total offense while driving for its only touchdown with less than four minutes remaining in the game.

WORDS: 932 - MOVED: 09/06/2026 2:42 a.m. EDT

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AP Sports Extra: NFL Season Preview

A paginated preview of the upcoming NFL season, which starts Sept. 9, is available in AP Newsroom by searching for “Sports Extra” or “SE” under the Graphics tab. The pages takes a quick look at how many quarterbacks are trying to make a comeback this season as well as all the coaches with new teams and the salary boost for some NFL running backs. Please contact Barry Bedlan at bbedlan@ap.org with any questions.