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BKN-NBA FINALS COVERAGE

DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the NBA Finals

UPCOMING: By 06/07/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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TEN--FRENCH OPEN

DESCRIPTION: PARIS — No.1 Aryna Sabalenka faces No. 2 Coco Gauff in the French Open final with both women aiming to win the title for the first time. UPCOMING: 600 words by 1600 GMT, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/07/2025 1:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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SOC--CLUB WORLD CUP-EUROPEAN PUSHBACK

DESCRIPTION: The Club World Cup. A bold new era for the world’s most popular sport — or a major inconvenience, shoe-horned into a soccer calendar that is already at saturation point? FIFA’s newly-expanded tournament kicks off June 14 in Miami against the backdrop of legal challenges in Europe, strike threats and repeated concerns over players’ mental and physical welfare due to the increased number of games. By James Robson. UPCOMING: 1200 words by 0900 GMT with photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/07/2025 4:00 a.m. EDT, DigitalPlans, Text, Photo

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EU--SPAIN-PELOTA VASCA CONTROVERSY

DESCRIPTION: MADRID – The mostly unknown sport of Pelota Vasca has stirred up a controversy that entered the realms of politics and rekindled old talks of separatism in Spain. There have been spats between sports officials and politicians since the international federation allowed the Basque Country region to participate in competitions as a nation. It debuted in this week’s Nations League in northern Spain, a tournament that featured both teams playing against each other. By Tales Azzoni. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/07/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--US OPEN-DECHAMBEAU

DESCRIPTION: It only feels right that the reigning titleholder at the golf championship that, at least in theory, anyone can win is the player who leans into the role of the sport’s most relatable everyman, Bryson DeChambeau. And it only feels right that at the U.S. Open — a tournament built to humble and punish the best in the game as much as celebrate them — DeChambeau earned his title by hitting a shot that virtually no man can hit. By National Writer Eddie Pells. Upcoming: 950 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/07/2025 12:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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SOC--TURKEY-US

DESCRIPTION: EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Missing Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Antonee Robinson, Yunus Musah and others, the United States plays Turkey in an exhibition ahead of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. 300 words, photos, starts 3:30 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 06/07/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF—LPGA TOUR

DESCRIPTION: GALLOWAY, N.J. — Elizabeth Szokol and Ilhee Lee shared the lead going into the weekend in the ShopRite LPGA Classic. UPCOMING: 300 words.

UPCOMING: By 06/07/2025 7:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--CANADIAN OPEN

DESCRIPTION: CALEDON, Ontario — Cameron Champ took a two-stroke lead into the third round of the RBC Canadian Open, the final final event before the U.S. Open next week at Oakmont. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/07/2025 7:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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TRUMP-UFC

DESCRIPTION: President Donald Trump attends a UFC fight in Newark, New Jersey.

ON MERITS: By 06/07/2025 10:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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HKN--STANLEY CUP

Marchand scores in 2nd OT, Panthers beat Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 to even the Stanley Cup Final

SUMMARY: Brad Marchand scored on a breakaway in double overtime and the defending champion Florida Panthers punched back against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Final rematch, winning 5-4 to even the series. Marchand’s second goal of the night 8:04 into the second OT allowed Florida to escape with a split after Corey Perry scored to tie it with 17.8 seconds left in the third period and Stuart Skinner pulled for an extra attacker. Each of the first two games have gone to overtime, the first time that has happened in the final since 2014 and just the sixth in NHL history. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 42 shots.

WORDS: 584 - MOVED: 06/07/2025 1:32 a.m. EDT

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BBO--YANKEES-CHISHOLM-70%

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. has The Seventy Percent Solution

SUMMARY: Jazz Chisholm Jr. has The Seventy Percent Solution. While most athletes talk about the urge to give 100% or even 110%, the New York Yankees infielder thinks his success since returning from the injured list has been caused by limiting his intensity. Chisholm hit a three-run, go-ahead homer in the first inning and four RBIs to spark the Yankees over the Boston Red Sox 9-6 in the first meeting this year of AL East rivals. He says: “Just go at 70%. That’s what’s been working for me.”

WORDS: 782 - MOVED: 06/07/2025 1:00 a.m. EDT

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US--ATHLETES BURGLARIES-CHARGES

Seattle man charged with string of burglaries at the homes of NFL and MLB stars

SUMMARY: A Seattle man has been charged with a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent current and former football and baseball players, marking the latest example of well-known athletes being targeted in these types of thefts. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office says 21-year-old Earl Henderson Riley IV was charged Friday with several counts of residential burglary in both occupied and unoccupied homes, along with first-degree robbery. It was not immediately clear whether he has a lawyer. Prosecutors say Riley was the ringleader in a series of burglaries that started in February and involved thefts from the homes of such players as Seattle Mariners Luis Castillo and Julio Rodriguez and former Seattle Seahawk Richard Sherman.

WORDS: 518 - MOVED: 06/07/2025 12:54 a.m. EDT

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BBO--BRAVES-KIMBREL

Braves call up franchise saves leader Craig Kimbrel a day after blowing a big lead

SUMMARY: The Atlanta Braves called up franchise career saves leader Craig Kimbrel from the minors a day after having their worst blown ninth-inning lead in more than a half-century. The Braves selected Kimbrel from Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Dylan Dodd before opening a road series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Atlanta placed right-hander Daysbel Hernández on the 15-day injured list with right forearm inflammation and traded right-hander Scott Blewett to Baltimore for cash considerations to make room on the roster. The moves come a day after the Braves blew a 10-4 lead in the ninth inning at Arizona and lost 11-10.

WORDS: 665 - MOVED: 06/07/2025 12:37 a.m. EDT

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SOF—NCAA-TEXAS TECH-TEXAS

Texas beats Texas Tech 10-4 in decisive 3rd game of WCWS to win its 1st national championship

SUMMARY: Mia Scott hit a grand slam, Teagan Kavan claimed another win and Texas defeated Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series on Friday night to win its first national title. Kavan, a sophomore, allowed no earned runs in all 31 2/3 innings she pitched at the World Series. She went 4-0 with a save in the World Series for the Longhorns (56-12). Texas Tech star pitcher NiJaree Canady, who had thrown every pitch for the Red Raiders through their first five World Series games, was pulled after one inning in Game 3. She gave up five runs on five hits and only threw 25 pitches.

WORDS: 625 - MOVED: 06/07/2025 12:23 a.m. EDT

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FBN--RAVENS-HENRY-SANDLER MOVIE

Action! Derrick Henry can parlay a 2,000-yard rushing season into a movie cameo with Adam Sandler

SUMMARY: Star running back Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens finally has the attention of “The Waterboy.” Henry has an offer from Adam Sandler, his favorite actor, to be cast in a movie if the five-time Pro Bowler rushes for 2,000 yards this season. The offer grew out of Henry’s appearance on radio personality Dan Patrick’s show this week. Patrick told Henry he would get him in a Sandler movie if he made NFL history with a second 2,000-yard season. Two days later, Sandler made the offer himself in a video shown to Henry on the practice field.

WORDS: 387 - MOVED: 06/07/2025 12:06 a.m. EDT

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US--COLLEGE RULES-CEO

MLB executive Bryan Seeley named College Sports Commission CEO after NCAA settlement approval

SUMMARY: Bryan Seeley has been named the inaugural CEO of the recently established College Sports Commission. The CSC will work closely with Power 5 conferences and oversee the new revenue-sharing model, enforce rules and make key disciplinary decisions. Seeley joins the CSC after a 10-year stint with the MLB, where he most recently served as the Executive Vice President of Legal and Operations.

WORDS: 234 - MOVED: 06/07/2025 12:01 a.m. EDT

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US--NCAA SETTLEMENT

Federal judge approves $2.8B settlement, paving way for US colleges to pay athletes millions

SUMMARY: A federal judge has signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions of dollars as soon as next month. U.S. Judge Claudia Wilken approved the final proposal that had been hung up on roster limits. The sweeping terms of the so-called House settlement include approval for each school to share up to $20.5 million with athletes over the next year and $2.7 billion that will be paid to thousands of former players who were barred from that revenue for years.

WORDS: 1102 - MOVED: 06/06/2025 11:02 p.m. EDT

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GLF--CANADIAN OPEN

McIlroy tumbles out of Canadian Open with a 78. Champ takes 2-shot lead into the weekend

SUMMARY: Masters champion Rory McIlroy tumbled out of the RBC Canadian Open on Friday with his worst round in nearly a year, with Cameron Champ taking a two-stroke lead into the weekend in the final event before the U.S. Open. McIlroy shot an 8-over 78, making a mess of the fifth hole with a quadruple-bogey 8 in his highest score since also shooting 78 last year in the first round of the British Open. At 9 over, the two-time Canadian Open winner was 21 strokes behind Champ on the rain-softened North Course at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley. Champ had four birdies in a 68 a day after opening with a 62. He was at 12 under, playing the first 36 holes without a bogey.

WORDS: 480 - MOVED: 06/06/2025 7:57 p.m. EDT

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TEN--FRENCH OPEN

French Open: Sinner beats Djokovic to set up final against defending champion Alcaraz

SUMMARY: After beating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3) in the French Open semifinals, top-ranked Jannik Sinner now must find a way past defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Sinner has not dropped a set so far on the way to his first final at Roland-Garros, but Alcaraz has won their last four meetings and leads him 7-4 overall. Sinner is aiming for his fourth major title and Alcaraz his fifth. Djokovic is a men’s record 24-time Grand Slam champion but could not counter Sinner’s relentless accuracy and pounding forehands on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Earlier Alcaraz led 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-0, 2-0 against Lorenzo Musetti when the eighth-seeded Italian retired with a leg injury.

WORDS: 1004 - MOVED: 06/06/2025 7:43 p.m. EDT

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BKL--WNBA-BETTING PARTNER

Aces, BetMGM Sportsbook team up: What this means for the WNBA

SUMMARY: The announcement last week was made in true Las Vegas fashion. It was bold and loud and in the heart of the Strip. Representatives from the Aces, MGM Resorts and a local charity placed their hands on a big red button that they together pushed down. Then the famous Bellagio fountains suddenly roared behind them as water blasted into the sky. They announced a three-year sponsorship between the WNBA team and BetMGM Sportsbook. It was timed for a news release in which the league reached a similar agreement.

WORDS: 773 - MOVED: 06/06/2025 7:31 p.m. EDT

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TEN--FRENCH OPEN-DETAILS-PHOTO GALLERY

AP PHOTOS: Tattoos, clay and bouncing hair bring the French Open to life

WORDS: 163 - MOVED: 06/06/2025 7:13 p.m. EDT

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BBO--DIAMONDBACKS-BURNES SURGERY

All-Star Corbin Burnes set for Tommy John surgery, ending his 1st season in Arizona

SUMMARY: All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes of the Arizona Diamondbacks is set to undergo Tommy John elbow surgery, ending his season early in the first year of a $210 million, six-year contract. It’s the richest deal in club history. The 30-year-old exited his most recent start with Arizona leading 3-0 in the top of the fifth inning Sunday. After Burnes allowed a single by CJ Abrams with two outs, he gestured toward the dugout with his glove and yelled in frustration. The injury will end a four-year run of All-Star appearances for Burnes.

WORDS: 358 - MOVED: 06/06/2025 7:02 p.m. EDT

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GLF--LPGA TOUR

Elizabeth Szokol, Ilhee Lee shoot 62s to share the lead in the ShopRite LPGA Classic

SUMMARY: Elizabeth Szokol birdied the first five holes and shot an 8-under 62 on Friday for a share of the first-round lead with Ilhee Lee in the ShopRite LPGA Classic. Playing in the afternoon on Seaview’s Bay Course, Szokol followed her opening birdie run with a bogey on No. 6, then added birdies on Nos. 8, 9, 13 and 16. The 30-year-old American teamed with Cheyenne Knight to win the 2023 Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational for her only tour victory. Lee birdied three straight holes three times — on Nos. 3-5, 8-10 and 16-18 — and had one bogey in her morning round. Top-ranked Nelly Korda opened with a 71, and No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul had a 68. Maja Stark, the U.S. Women’s Open winner Sunday at Erin Hills, shot 70.

WORDS: 303 - MOVED: 06/06/2025 6:46 p.m. EDT

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HKW--SEATTLE-KNIGHT

Hilary Knight eager to introduce PWHL and women’s hockey to her new team in Seattle

SUMMARY: As Hilary Knight winds down her international career, the face of U.S. women’s hockey isn’t done with her trailblazing ways. Next up for the four-time Olympian, who took on USA Hockey for better wages and helped establish the PWHL, is introducing women’s pro hockey to the league’s expansion franchise in Seattle. Knight left behind two years as Boston Fleet captain to become the first player to agree to sign a contract with Seattle, which joins the league along with Vancouver. The 35-year-old Knight has fond memories of playing in Seattle, first as a member of the U.S. national team in 2022.

WORDS: 871 - MOVED: 06/06/2025 6:44 p.m. EDT

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SOC--TOTTENHAM-POSTECOGLOU

Tottenham fires Postecoglou despite winning Europa League to end trophy drought

SUMMARY: Tottenham has fired manager Ange Postecoglou two weeks after he won the Europa League and the club’s first trophy in 17 years. Tottenham beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final but otherwise had a dismal season. Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League standings, one spot above the relegation places. Postecoglou spent two seasons at Tottenham after joining from Celtic in June 2023. His team finished fifth in the Premier League in his first season but suffered a serious dip in results this past season. But he fulfilled his promise that he “always” delivers silverware in his second season.

WORDS: 650 - MOVED: 06/06/2025 4:23 p.m. EDT

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RAC--BELMONT PREVIEW

Sovereignty vs. Journalism in the Belmont gives horse racing a Kentucky Derby rematch

SUMMARY: Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and runner-up Journalism are set for a rematch in the Belmont Stakes to close out the Triple Crown. Journalism won the Preakness without Sovereignty in the field after owners and trainer Bill Mott opted to give their horse extra rest. That was all for the Belmont, which is being run for a second time at historic Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York. The final leg of the Triple Crown features the top three finishers from the Derby in the field of eight.

WORDS: 581 - MOVED: 06/06/2025 4:19 p.m. EDT

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EU--BRITAIN-BECKHAM-KNIGHTHOOD

Arise Sir David! Beckham to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles, according to media reports

SUMMARY: David Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. children’s fund, is to receive a knighthood in next week’s honors list from King Charles III, according to U.K. media reports. Without citing sources, the BBC said Friday that Beckham is set to receive the honor for his soccer career and his contributions to British society. The knighthood will make Beckham “Sir David” and his wife, former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, “Lady Beckham.” In 2003, Beckham was awarded the Order of the British Empire, or OBE, for services to soccer. The Associated Press has not been able to immediately confirm the reports.

WORDS: 588 - MOVED: 06/06/2025 3:54 p.m. EDT

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BBO--GUARDIANS-BIEBER

Guardians’ ace Bieber will not throw for 7 days after setback in comeback from Tommy John surgery

SUMMARY: Guardians ace Shane Bieber will not throw for seven days and will have his right elbow rechecked next week after experiencing soreness during a bullpen session on Tuesday. Bieber met with team doctors and consulted with specialist Dr. Keith Meister on Friday. The right-hander was scheduled to make his second rehab start with Double-A Akron on Friday before the setback. The seven-day shutdown started on Wednesday. He will be rechecked on June 13 before deciding the next steps. Experiencing soreness during rehab is not uncommon. Bieber underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in April 2024.

WORDS: 228 - MOVED: 06/06/2025 3:48 p.m. EDT

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BKN--THUNDER COLLAPSE

Thunder collapse late as Haliburton’s buzzer-beater lifts Pacers to Game 1 win

SUMMARY: Things were going as expected for the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. They forced the normally efficient Indiana Pacers into 19 turnovers in the first half to lead by 12 at the break. That advantage had swelled to 15 early in the fourth quarter, and it looked like the Thunder were off to one of their usual blowout victories. The Thunder fell apart late, then Tyrese Haliburton hit a mid-range dagger that gave Indiana a 111-110 victory. The homecourt advantage Oklahoma City fought all season to gain vanished in a game it dominated for three quarters.

WORDS: 539 - MOVED: 06/06/2025 3:29 p.m. EDT

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HKN--STARS-DEBOER FIRED

Dallas Stars fire coach Pete DeBoer after losing in the West final for a 3rd year in a row

SUMMARY: Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer has been fired after three seasons with the team, getting to the Western Conference final each time but never advancing past that for a shot at the Stanley Cup. The move came Friday, a week since the Stars ended their season in a 6-3 loss at home to Edmonton in Game 5 of the West final. DeBoer made the curious and much-discussed decision to bench Jake Oettinger after his star goalie gave up two goals on two shots in the first 7:09. Two days later, the coach acknowledged he still hadn’t talked to Oettinger about that decision.

WORDS: 1075 - MOVED: 06/06/2025 2:49 p.m. EDT

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SOC--US REGROUPS

A year from World Cup, US tries to right itself after Copa America and CONCACAF Nations League flops

SUMMARY: One year from hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, the U.S. team is struggling to right itself on the field and regain the confidence of a distressed fan base. Shaken by flops at the Copa America and the CONCACAF Nations League, the U.S. plays Turkey on Saturday at East Hartford, Connecticut, and Switzerland on Tuesday at Nashville, Tennessee. The team then heads to the CONCACAF Gold Cup, its last competitive matches until its World Cup opener on June 12 next year.

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