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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

FORMATS: Text, Photo

1. WITH: GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

2. DESCRIPTION: NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy shared the lead at 4 under going into the weekend in the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. 800 words, photos. UPCOMING: By 05/16/2026 7:30 p.m. EDT

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BKN—NBA PLAYOFF COVERAGE

FORMATS: Text, Photo

3. WITH: BKN--Timberwolves Wrapup, BKN--Knicks-Anunoby

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HKO--WORLDS

DESCRIPTION: A daily roundup of matches at the hockey world championship in Switzerland.

UPCOMING: By 05/16/2026 5:15 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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SOC--FRENCH ROUNDUP

DESCRIPTION: Paris FC hosts Paris Saint-Germain in a local derby and Lyon faces Lens in the last round of Ligue 1. Marseille faces Rennes, Lille takes on Auxerre and Monaco travels to play Strasbourg.

UPCOMING: By 05/16/2026 6:30 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BBO--YANKEES-METS

DESCRIPTION: Carlos Rodón started for the Yankees, who try to clinch their first Citi Field series victory since 2018. 300 words, photos, starts 7:15 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 05/16/2026 7:15 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--LPGA TOUR

DESCRIPTION: CINCINNATI — Jin Young Ko and Amanda Doherty topped the Kroger Queen City Championship leaderboard going into the weekend, with Nelly Korda three shots back in her bid for a third straight victory. 350 words.

UPCOMING: By 05/16/2026 7:15 p.m. EDT, Text

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HKN--NHL PLAYOFFS COVERAGE

FORMATS: Photo, Text

4. WITH: HKN--SABRES-CANADIENS

5. DESCRIPTION: The Montreal Canadiens can wrap up a trip to the Eastern Conference Final with a Game 6 win over Buffalo. The visiting Sabres are hoping to force a Game 7. Text, photos. Starts at 8 p.m. Eastern.

6. UPCOMING: By 05/16/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT

7. WITH: HKN--AVALANCHE

8. DESCRIPTION: DENVER -- Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche return after a two-day break to begin preparations for the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference final. The best-of-seven series starts Wednesday. By Pat Graham. 500 words, photos by 5:30 p.m. ET.

9. UPCOMING: By 05/16/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT

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MMA--ROUSEY-CARANO

DESCRIPTION: INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Mixed martial arts pioneers Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano return from lengthy absences as the headliners on Netflix’s first live MMA show. Former UFC champion Rousey hasn’t fought since 2016, and the 44-year-old Carano hasn’t fought since 2009. By Greg Beacham. 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/16/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP-MOVING DAY

Rory McIlroy surges with 4 birdies on the front nine to join the PGA Championship chase

SUMMARY: Rory McIlroy had four birdies and shot 3 under on the front nine to charge back into contention in Round 3 of the PGA Championship, one day after he complained about the setup at Aronimink Golf Club. He started Saturday five strokes behind leaders Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy, who were set to tee off in the afternoon. McIlroy took advantage of his early start on moving day and cracked the top 10 to join a crowded leaderboard.

WORDS: 505 - MOVED: 05/16/2026 1:39 p.m. EDT

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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP-PRIZE MONEY

How much are players earning at PGA Championship? The purse goes up to $20.5M

SUMMARY: The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million. It’s $20.5 million this year with the winner getting $3,690,000. The PGA Championship remains the smallest purse among the three American majors. Only the British Open among majors has a smaller purse. Prize money in golf has been spiking since the launch of Saudi-funded LIV Golf in 2022. The PGA Tour now has eight signature events with $20 million purses. The U.S. Open purse was $21.5 million last year. The Masters raised its purse to $22.5 million this year.

WORDS: 351 - MOVED: 05/16/2026 9:23 a.m. EDT

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SOC--FA CUP FINAL

Man City beats Chelsea in FA Cup final after ‘1 in 100’ Antoine Semenyo goal

SUMMARY: Antoine Semenyo has produced a moment of magic for Manchester City to beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final. The forward’s spectacular back-heeled goal in the 72nd minute has sealed victory for City at Wembley and kept Pep Guardiola’s team in the hunt for a domestic trophy treble. City has already won the English League Cup and is second in the Premier League, two points behind Arsenal with two rounds to go.

WORDS: 697 - MOVED: 05/16/2026 1:34 p.m. EDT

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RAC--PREAKNESS

Preakness Day is underway in a quiet scene at Laurel Park, which replaces Pimlico as host this year

SUMMARY: A quieter Preakness Day is underway at Laurel Park. Previously a somewhat rowdy event with throngs of fans and live music on the infield, the second race of the Triple Crown is being contested in a more subdued atmosphere this year at Laurel. That’s because Pimlico in Baltimore is being rebuilt. Laurel has a rich horse racing history. But its future is in doubt. It may be converted into a training facility. Attendance for Saturday’s race has been capped at 4,800. There’s no possibility of a Triple Crown this year because Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo isn’t running in the Preakness. Instead the morning-line favorite was Iron Honor at 9-2.

WORDS: 257 - MOVED: 05/16/2026 12:01 p.m. EDT

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TEN--ITALIAN OPEN

Sinner finishes off Medvedev to set up Italian Open final vs. Ruud

SUMMARY: Jannik Sinner has extended his winning streak to 28 matches by defeating Daniil Medvedev to reach the Italian Open final. The match resumed Saturday after a rain delay, with Sinner winning 6-2, 5-7, 6-4. He is now set to face Casper Ruud in the final. Sinner is aiming to become the second man after Novak Djokovic to win all nine Masters 1000 titles. He has never won in Rome, the only Masters event missing from his collection. Sinner has a 4-0 record against Ruud. The men’s final is scheduled for Sunday, with Italian President Sergio Mattarella attending. Coco Gauff will play Elina Svitolina in the women’s final later Saturday.

WORDS: 599 - MOVED: 05/16/2026 11:45 a.m. EDT

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CAR--NASCAR-ALL STAR PREVIEW

What year is this? NASCAR’s All-Star prize remains stuck at $1 million 23 years after launch

SUMMARY: The NASCAR All-Star race is set to be held in the Northeast for the first time. The race will be held Sunday at Dover Motor Speedway. The winner prize is still $1 million, just as it was when it was first announced in 2003. The full 36-driver field will race in the first two segments of the All-Star race before a final 200-lap segment that will consist of 26 drivers. There are 19 drivers already locked into that final segment.

WORDS: 1011 - MOVED: 05/16/2026 11:40 a.m. EDT

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BKN--CAVALIERS-PISTONS-GAME 7 PREVIEW

Game 7s have been kind to Cavaliers, Pistons over the years. But one will fall on Sunday

SUMMARY: Game 7. That’s a phrase that surely brings back a lot of good memories for fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons. Of course, only one of those groups will be happy on Sunday night. For the second consecutive round, the Cavaliers and Pistons are heading to a winner-take-all contest. Detroit plays host to Cleveland on Sunday night in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series, with the winner set to face New York in the East finals starting Tuesday. Detroit is 6-1 in Game 7s since 1990, while Cleveland is 5-0 in Game 7s since 2016.

WORDS: 864 - MOVED: 05/16/2026 10:19 a.m. EDT

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BKN-NBA-MVP

The NBA’s MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama or Jokic the finalists

SUMMARY: The NBA will reveal this season’s Most Valuable Player on Sunday, which just happens to be the day before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning MVP and he’s one of the three finalists for the award this season — along with Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Denver’s Nikola Jokic. No matter who wins, it’ll be the eighth consecutive season in which a player who was born outside the U.S. takes the MVP trophy.

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BKN--TIPOFF

NBA tipoff: Only a Game 7 left in Round 2, with Cavaliers-Pistons on Sunday

SUMMARY: New York has to wait a bit longer to find out its Eastern Conference finals opponent. But in the Western Conference, the final is set — and it’ll be the teams that finished with the two best records in the NBA this season. Oklahoma City and San Antonio will play for the West title, their series beginning Monday on the Thunder’s home floor. Meanwhile, Detroit and Cleveland are headed to a Game 7 on Sunday for the right to play the Knicks for the East crown. There are no games on Saturday.

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SOC--MOURINHO-REAL MADRID

Mourinho receives Arbeloa’s blessing amid talk of return to Real Madrid

SUMMARY: Real Madrid’s Álvaro Arbeloa has given his blessing to former boss José Mourinho amid intense speculation that the Portuguese coach is set to replace him and start a second stint at the European powerhouse. Arbeloa told reporters Saturday that if Mourinho “is the one who is here next season, I will be happy to see him back home.” Arbeloa spoke like a coach who knows his days are numbered. Madrid has two more Spanish league games this season which it will finish without a major title. Mourinho is finishing his season with Benfica this weekend.

WORDS: 466 - MOVED: 05/16/2026 7:26 a.m. EDT

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MOVING TOMORROW

—Cavaliers-Pistons (Game 7)

—CAR--NASCAR-All Star