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UPCOMING

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BBO--CUBS-METS

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets host the Chicago Cubs in the finale of a three-game series between National League division leaders. Game is underway.

UPCOMING: By 05/11/2025 3:05 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--LPGA TOUR

DESCRIPTION: JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jeeno Thitikul had a one-shot lead with Celine Boutier and Nelly Korda right behind going into the final day of the Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/11/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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HKN--FACEOFF

DESCRIPTION: RALEIGH, N.C. — Entering Monday’s playoff games, the Carolina Hurricanes are getting reliably strong postseason starts from Frederik Andersen in net. The Edmonton Oilers could use more from Stuart Skinner. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/11/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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CAR--NASCAR-KANSAS

DESCRIPTION: KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Kyle Larson starts from the pole as he tries to defend his NASCAR Cup Series win at Kansas. By Dave Skretta. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos, sidebars on merits. Race starts at 2 p.m. CDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/11/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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HKN--JETS-STARS

DESCRIPTION: DALLAS — The second-round series between Stars and Jets, which is tied at one game apiece, switches to Dallas for Game 3. By Stephen Hawkins. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 4:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/11/2025 7:30 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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GLF--TRUIST CHAMPIONSHIP

DESCRIPTION: FLOURTOWN, Pa. — Shane Lowry and Sepp Straka share a three-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club. Defending champion and four-time event winner Rory McIlroy is six strokes off the lead. By Bob Lentz. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/11/2025 8:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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BKN--NBA PLAYOFF COVERAGE

FORMATS: Photo, Text

1. WITH: BKN--CAVALIERS-PACERS

2. DESCRIPTION: INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers resume their Eastern Conference semifinal series when they meet in Game 4. The Pacers are trying to maintain their two-year mastery at home while the Cavaliers are trying to fight their way back from an early Game 1 loss. By Michael Marot. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos. Game starts at 8 p.m. EDT.

3. UPCOMING: By 05/11/2025 11:00 p.m. EDT

4. WITH: BKN--THUNDER-NUGGETS

5. DESCRIPTION: DENVER — Nikola Jokic tries to bounce back from his worst playoff performance when the Denver Nuggets host the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of their Western Conference playoff series. By Arnie Stapleton. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos. Game starts at 3:30 p.m. EDT.

6. UPCOMING: By 05/11/2025 6:30 p.m. EDT

7. WITH: BKN--TIPOFF

8. DESCRIPTION: SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors look to even the series with the Timberwolves when the teams meet Monday night in Game 4. By Janie McCauley. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

9. UPCOMING: By 05/11/2025 8:00 p.m. EDT

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HKN--MAPLE LEAFS-PANTHERS

DESCRIPTION: SUNRISE, Fla. — Florida plays host to Toronto in Game 4 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series, with the Maple Leafs holding a 2-1 series lead. By Tim Reynolds. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 05/11/2025 10:30 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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SOC--SPANISH ROUNDUP

Barcelona rallies to beat Real Madrid 4-3 despite Mbappé hat trick to move closer to La Liga title

SUMMARY: Barcelona took a huge step to securing the Spanish league title with a 4-3 win over Real Madrid despite Kylian Mbappé’s hat trick in a mesmerizing “clasico” and opened a seven-point lead over its second-placed rival with three matches remaining. Raphinha scored twice, and Lamine Yamal and Eric García added a goal each for Barcelona, which trailed 2-0 after Mbappé scored in the fifth and 14th minutes at Montjuic stadium. The hosts evened the match just over the half-hour mark, and went on to lead 4-2 at halftime in a sensational recovery. Barcelona has won every match against Madrid this season.

WORDS: 464 - MOVED: 05/11/2025 1:28 p.m. EDT

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SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP

Newcastle takes advantage in Champions League race and Man United and Tottenham lose yet again

SUMMARY: Advantage Newcastle in the race for the Champions League. A 2-0 win against Premier League top-five rival Chelsea moved Newcastle closer to a return to European club soccer’s top competition next season. With just two rounds of the season to go, Newcastle leapfrogged Manchester City and is up to third in the standings. Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes struck against 10-man Chelsea at St. James’ Park in a game that could have a big impact on the six-team battle for Champions League qualification.

WORDS: 655 - MOVED: 05/11/2025 1:13 p.m. EDT

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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-SCHEDULE PREVIEW

Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch and another Allen-Mahomes matchup are among biggest 2025 NFL games

SUMMARY: The thirst for football is so great the schedule release is a three-hour, prime-time broadcast on the NFL Network. Teams have known their 2025 opponents since last season ended but everyone is waiting on dates and times. There will be seven international games in five countries, including three in England, one in Germany, one in Brazil and the first-ever games in Spain and Ireland. The Jaguars, Jets and Browns are the designated home teams for the three games in London. The Colts are playing in Berlin, the Chargers in São Paulo, the Dolphins in Madrid and the Steelers in Dublin. A triple-header on Christmas Day is among the highlights.

WORDS: 768 - MOVED: 05/11/2025 1:07 p.m. EDT

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US--COLLEGE SPORTS LAWSUIT-OBJECTORS

Non-scholarship athletes argue proposal to fix roster-limit rule in lawsuit does not go far enough

SUMMARY: A court filing in the multibillion-dollar college sports lawsuit argues the proposed remedy for the roster-limit rule holding up the case doesn’t go far enough to protect walk-on and other athletes who lost their spots when schools started cutting players in anticipation of the settlement being approved. Attorneys for Michigan walk-on football player John Weidenbach and Yale rower Grace Menke filed a brief last week responding to the proposal that any athlete who had lost a spot because of the roster-limit rule not count against the cap when it goes in place next school year. It’s the roster caps that have prevented U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken from approving the $2.78 billion settlement.

WORDS: 543 - MOVED: 05/11/2025 11:42 a.m. EDT

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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP-SCHEFFLER

Scottie Scheffler’s craziest day at the PGA Championship: Handcuffs, jail, no appetite and a 66

SUMMARY: Scottie Scheffler doesn’t like to rank victories or rounds. He only needs the facts to speak for the craziest day of his career, which occurred last year at the PGA Championship. Scheffler was arrested and handcuffed before the second round at Valhalla. He was booked into jail and charged with not following orders from police investigating a fatal accident. And then he shot 66 to get into contention. Scheffler reflects on that day as he prepares for the second major of the year. He says one thing that stands out was how he didn’t have anything to eat all day.

WORDS: 879 - MOVED: 05/11/2025 9:44 a.m. EDT

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BKN--DRAFT LOTTERY AT 40

NBA draft lottery: Cavaliers and Magic have landed the most top picks in the event’s 40-year history

SUMMARY: It’s been 40 years since the first NBA draft lottery. The New York Knicks won it back in 1985 and got to draft Patrick Ewing. The Golden State Warriors had tied for the worst record in the league but fell all the way to seventh. Every franchise has had significant experience with the lottery by now. Some have certainly enjoyed it more than others. The record for lottery wins is four — by Cleveland and Orlando. Eight franchises have never won the lottery. With BKN--Draft Lottery At 40-Team By Team (sent).

WORDS: 517 - MOVED: 05/11/2025 10:41 a.m. EDT

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HKO--WORLDS

US blank newcomer Hungary for 2nd straight shutout at hockey worlds

SUMMARY: The United States has routed newcomer Hungary 6-0 for its second shutout victory at the ice hockey world championship. Frank Nazar had two goals and an assist, Cutter Gauthier scored twice and Conor Garland and Logan Cooley added a goal and an assist each for the Americans in the Group B game in Herning. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman stopped 13 shots. Slovakia beat Slovenia 3-1 in Stockholm. Canada plays Latvia later Sunday in Stockholm, where Finland faces France. In Herning, the Czechs meet Norway and Germany takes on Kazakhstan.

WORDS: 265 - MOVED: 05/11/2025 9:37 a.m. EDT

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BBO--ROCKIES

Rockies’ miserable season hits a new low with 21-0 loss to Padres

SUMMARY: The Colorado Rockies are reluctant to label themselves a rebuilding team, but after Saturday night it might be more accurate to say they’re imploding. Colorado hit rock bottom so far in a season that has gone south from the start, losing 21-0 to the San Diego Padres. It was the Rockies’ eighth straight defeat and they are 6-33, the worst 39-game start since the 1988 Baltimore Orioles opened with the same record. Things got so out of hand Saturday at Coors Field that manager Bud Black used catcher Jacob Stallings to pitch the final two innings — and he proved to be one of the team’s most effective arms all night.

WORDS: 615 - MOVED: 05/11/2025 2:10 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

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HKN--NHL PLAYOFF COVERAGE

Coverage of the NHL postseason.

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BKN--NBA PLAYOFF COVERAGE

Coverage of the NBA postseason.

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BKN--DRAFT LOTTERY

CHICAGO – Utah, Washington and Charlotte have the best chances to win Monday night’s NBA draft lottery and the right to possibly make Cooper Flagg the overall No. 1 pick. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. Developing from 7 p.m. EDT start.