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BKN-NBA FINALS COVERAGE

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WITH: BKN-NBA FINALS COVERAGE

DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the NBA playoffs

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WITH: BKN--NBA FINALS-THINGS TO KNOW

DESCRIPTION: SAN ANTONIO -- No matter what, the basketball-crazed Philippines will have a champion to celebrate when these NBA Finals are over. New York’s Jordan Clarkson and San Antonio’s Dylan Harper — who’ll face off in these NBA Finals that start Wednesday — were both born in the U.S., but both have links to the Philippines through their mothers. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/03/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT

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DESCRIPTION: SAN ANTONIO -- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver holds his annual NBA Finals news conference Wednesday, with topics likely to include expansion, NBA Europe and parity. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/03/2026 9:00 p.m. EDT

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DESCRIPTION: SAN ANTONIO -- Game 1 of the NBA Finals is Wednesday night, with the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama taking on the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/03/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT

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HKN--NHL PLAYOFFS COVERAGE

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WITH: HKN--STANLEY CUP-HERTL THE HERO

DESCRIPTION: Tomas Hertl was the hero for the Vegas Golden Knights as they rallied to win Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Hertl scored the go-ahead goal with 3:34 left in regulation to beat the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s his second game-winner in three games after ending a lengthy goal drought earlier in the playoffs. Hertl went 29 games between scoring from March 4-May 10 and had his ice time reduced in the process. His goal was one of four Tuesday night from a player who has not won the Cup, which is especially rare after the Golden Knights hoisted it in 2023. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/03/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT

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DESCRIPTION: After cruising through the first three rounds of the NHL playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes have met their match in the Stanley Cup Final, losing Game 1 to the Vegas Golden Knights. Just their second loss during this run exposed the struggles of the top line of Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov. That trio after thriving in the regular season has been responsible for just eight even-strength goals in 14 games, which was easier to swallow when others down the lineup were delivering wins. After looking lost in the series opener, the pressure is squarely on Carolina’s best players to get it together before it’s too late. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. Text, photos.

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DESCRIPTION: When Vegas went into Colorado and won Game 1 last round, coach John Tortorella and his players brushed off stealing home-ice advantage and made it clear they were there for more. The same goes now after beating Carolina on the road in the opener of the Stanley Cup Final. The Golden Knights are hoping to summon that same killer instinct that led them to sweeping the Avalanche and hand the Hurricanes more losses this week than they had the rest of the playoffs combined. By Aaron Beard. Text, photos.

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COLOMBIA SOCCER JERSEY

DESCRIPTION: It’s a beloved national symbol. But Colombia’s national soccer jersey has also become the subject of controversy during the South American nation’s bitterly disputed presidential election, with Colombians now debating whether the yellow shirt should be used at political rallies — as the country gets ready to support its squad at the World Cup. The jersey is now frequently worn at political rallies by supporters of the opposition candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. Ivan Cepeda, the candidate for Colombia’s ruling party, this week accused his rival of “stealing” a national symbol.

UPCOMING: By 06/03/2026 3:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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TRUMP-HOST-IN-CHIEF

DESCRIPTION: When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America’s 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act. The announcement put to rest any possibly scenario that a president who has built his personal and political persona on seizing the spotlight might cede the stage to avoid overshadowing a national celebration bigger than himself. It also offered a peek into how Trump may handle hosting duties for the upcoming World Cup.

UPCOMING: By 06/03/2026 5:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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SOC--WCUP-YOUNG STARS

DESCRIPTION: A look at the up-and-coming players for whom the 2026 World Cup could become a breakthrough moment on the international stage. By Tales Azzoni. By 6 a.m. ET. With Photos

UPCOMING: By 06/03/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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HKW--SCAMURRA-MEETS-BILLS

DESCRIPTION: U.S. hockey Olympic gold-medalist Hayley Scamurra grew up in Buffalo rooting for the Bills, while never envisioning a time when Josh Allen would go out of his way to seek out her attention. That’s how the events played out after the Bills practice ended on Tuesday. Upon breaking the final huddle, the quarterback headed directly toward the far sideline to greet Scamurra and the shiny gold medal she brought along. By AP Hockey Writer John Wawrow. 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/03/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text

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TEN--FRENCH OPEN

DESCRIPTION: PARIS -- Coverage of the French Open.

UPCOMING: By 06/03/2026 7:45 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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COLLEGE-SPORTS-CONGRESS

DESCRIPTION: The Senate Commerce Committee holds a hearing on legislation to address problems in college sports.

UPCOMING: By 06/03/2026 12:00 p.m. EDT, Video, Text, Photo

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SOF--NCAA-WCWS

DESCRIPTION: Texas and Texas Tech open their best-of-three rematch for the Women’s College World Series championship. 8 p.m. ET start. Text only.

UPCOMING: By 06/03/2026 10:30 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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BBO--ANGELS-ADELL’S GAFFE

Angels outfielder Jo Adell misplays flyball into home run off his head, much like Canseco in 1993

SUMMARY: Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell misplayed a flyball into a bizarre home run off his head Tuesday night, a play reminiscent of José Canseco’s embarrassing gaffe 33 years ago. Adell reached up to catch TJ Rumfield’s deep fly for the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning, but the ball grazed the outside of his glove before bouncing off his head and over the wall for a solo homer. There was brief confusion on the field when the ball caromed back into the outfield. Rumfield stopped at second base, initially unsure of the ruling, before proceeding around the bases to give Colorado an 8-0 lead.

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HKN--STANLEY CUP

Tomas Hertl’s late goal lifts Golden Knights past Hurricanes 5-4 to open Stanley Cup Final

SUMMARY: Tomas Hertl took a backhand pass from Colton Sissons and beat Frederik Andersen from the slot with 3:24 left, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Tuesday night’s opener of the Stanley Cup Final. It marked Vegas’ seventh straight win of the playoffs. Game 2 of the series is Thursday in Raleigh. Shea Theodore, Ivan Barbashev, William Karlsson and Brett Howden also scored for Vegas. Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice for Carolina, while Jordan Staal and Shayne Gostisbehere also scored for the Hurricanes.

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HKN--STANLEY CUP-STRONG START

Vegas and Carolina put on a show to get the Stanley Cup Final off to a terrific start

SUMMARY: After a lackluster third round of the NHL playoffs, the Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Carolina got off to a terrific start. The Golden Knights beat the Hurricanes 5-4 in a back-and-forth Game 1 on Tuesday night after falling behind by two goals less than 13 minutes in. The opener had a little bit of everything, from Nikolaj Ehlers scoring 25 seconds in to each goaltender getting some difference-making saves. The only thing missing was the lockdown defense that got these teams to this point, but that only made for a more entertaining opener.

WORDS: 640 - MOVED: 06/03/2026 12:23 a.m. EDT

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BBO--BRAVES-IRON OLSON

Matt Olson, baseball’s iron man, stars for the Braves on Lou Gehrig Day

SUMMARY: On Lou Gehrig Day, baseball’s reigning iron man came through with the biggest blow for the Atlanta Braves. Matt Olson marked his 844th consecutive game with a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, giving the Braves a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Olson’s towering shot — his 17th homer of the season — got a big assist from a strong breeze blowing toward the right-field corner. Appropriately, Olson took a starring role on a day that Major League Baseball marked the 85th anniversary of the Iron Horse’s untimely death from ALS at age 37.

WORDS: 623 - MOVED: 06/03/2026 12:10 a.m. EDT

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SOC--AFGHAN WOMEN’S TEAM

After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women’s soccer team rises again

SUMMARY: Fatima Yousufi and Mona Amini escaped the Taliban and found refuge in Australia with dreams of playing international soccer. Afghan players evacuated in 2021 to countries in Europe, the United States and 13 settled in Australia, keeping alive hopes for five years of getting a chance to reunite and represent their country. In April, soccer’s world governing body readmitted the Afghan women’s team to international competition. This week, 23 members of the squad are holding a training camp in Auckland, New Zealand. Yousufi and Amini hope to inspire women and girls in Afghanistan to pursue their dreams despite challenges.

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US--COLLEGE SPORTS-CONGRESS

Citing ‘critical issues,’ SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports bill

SUMMARY: The two biggest conferences in college sports say they do not support the current version of a bipartisan bill designed to regulate an industry struggling for answers in a quickly changing era in which some players make millions. The Southeastern and Big Ten conferences said the “bill leaves critical issues unresolved,” including not “meaningfully” preempting state laws with a federal one. That has long been considered a key element for a measure to get support from the NCAA and the conferences. A Senate Commerce Committee hearing about the bill is scheduled for Wednesday.

WORDS: 273 - MOVED: 06/02/2026 11:17 p.m. EDT

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BBO--YANKEES-JUDGE

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge out of lineup with bone bruise in right rib and may miss a few days

SUMMARY: New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday’s game against Cleveland because of a bone bruise in his upper right rib that he feels in his right shoulder, and he might miss a few days. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said tests on the team’s off day on Monday revealed the bruise. Judge met with team physician later Dr. Christopher Ahmad Tuesday and will seeing a specialist on Wednesday Judge is hitting .248 and 17 homers and 38 RBIs.

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FBN--RAMS-GETTING GARRETT

Myles Garrett is the Rams’ latest prize in a decade of aggressive moves by Snead and McVay

SUMMARY: For well over a decade now, general manager Les Snead and the Los Angeles Rams have consistently pulled off the aggressive, audacious moves that every NFL fan wishes their team would make. Their big trade for Myles Garrett is only the latest in a line of blockbuster deals. In the past 10 years alone, he has maneuvered to get Jared Goff, Matthew Stafford, Jalen Ramsey, Von Miller, Trent McDuffie, Brandin Cooks and other veterans for trade prices that would have been too steep for many front offices. The Rams say they’re always trying to win now, but they’re also thinking about the future.

WORDS: 899 - MOVED: 06/02/2026 9:10 p.m. EDT

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FBN--RAMS-DONALD RETURN?

Sean McVay doesn’t shoot down speculation on Aaron Donald returning to Rams alongside Myles Garrett

SUMMARY: While the Los Angeles Rams would never close the door on Aaron Donald’s possible return to the NFL, coach Sean McVay confirms it’s entirely up to the superstar defensive tackle to open that door if he wants to play alongside Myles Garrett. The possibility of Donald’s return from two seasons in retirement became a hot topic almost immediately after the Rams swung their blockbuster trade to acquire Garrett from the Cleveland Browns. When McVay was asked about Donald during Garrett’s introductory news conference Tuesday, the coach gave no indication the 35-year-old Donald would make the decision to return. But he didn’t exactly tamp down the speculation, either.

WORDS: 560 - MOVED: 06/02/2026 8:25 p.m. EDT

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FBN--RAMS-GARRETT

Myles Garrett sees his trade to the Rams as the path to the postseason success that has eluded him

SUMMARY: Short of winning the Super Bowl, Myles Garrett did almost everything a defensive player can do in his first nine seasons in the NFL. Now a member of a Los Angeles Rams team favored to raise the Lombardi Trophy next February, Garrett is ready to fill the one glaring hole in his football resume. Garrett had been to the playoffs with the Browns in 2020 and 2023, which were his only two winning seasons in Cleveland after being drafted first overall in 2017. With the Rams, the 30-year-old defensive end has joined an organization that has reached the postseason in seven of head coach Sean McVay’s nine seasons in charge, won the Super Bowl following the 2021 campaign and played in another.

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HKN--STARS-ARENA SITE

NHL’s Dallas Stars plan move to suburbs in 5 years, with NBA’s Mavs also leaving downtown then

SUMMARY: The Dallas Stars are planning to move north, out of downtown and to the suburb of Plano in five years. That will be after the lease is up at the NHL team’s current home arena. Stars officials on Tuesday signed a nonbinding letter of intent to build a new hockey-specific arena and entertainment district about 20 miles north of the downtown American Airlines Center. The Stars have shared the AAC with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks since that building opened in 2001, but the leases for both teams expire in 2031. The Mavs on Monday said they have a preliminary agreement on a site for their own new arena about 10 miles north of downtown, but still within the Dallas city limits.

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TEN--FRENCH OPEN

Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semis. Mensik ends Fonseca’s run

SUMMARY: Marta Kostyuk, the top clay player this season and a strong supporter of Ukraine, has reached her first major semifinal at the French Open. She defeated fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in a three-set fight. Kostyuk is the first Ukrainian woman to reach the semifinals at Roland Garros in the professional era. She faces Russian Mirra Andreeva next. The war between Ukraine and Russia adds tension to the matchup. Andreeva defeated Sorana Cirstea. In men’s play 20-year-old Jakub Mensik ended the run of Brazil’s Joao Fonseca with a 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory and will meet second-seeded Alexander Zverev who eliminated Rafael Jodar in straight sets.

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BKN--NBA FINALS-BRUNSON

Jalen Brunson is playing for an NBA championship and maybe for the title of best Knick ever

SUMMARY: Jalen Brunson might be playing for something more than a championship in these NBA Finals. After just four years, he is all over the record book for a New York Knicks franchise that has been around for all 80 NBA seasons. He is already third on its career list in playoff points. Patrick Ewing and Walt Frazier are the only Knicks still ahead of him. Those two and fellow Hall of Famer Willis Reed are widely regarded as the top players in franchise history. If Brunson leads the Knicks to the title now, there’s an argument he could be the best of them all.

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US-SOC--WCUP-WHALE WALL

Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup

SUMMARY: An artist has filed a federal lawsuit against soccer’s international governing body over the destruction of his giant mural of swimming whales on a building in Dallas as it prepares to host World Cup matches. The civil suit filed Monday by the artist Wyland says FIFA and the building’s owner and management company violated a 1990 federal law that protects artists from destruction of their public works. World Cup organizers in the Dallas area have said the downtown mural was painted over to make room for new art. The artist is seeking $25 million in damages. FIFA says it had no involvement. A spokesperson for the building’s management company says they were told the artist had been notified.

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FBN--PACKERS-JACOBS

Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges

SUMMARY: Green Bay’s Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations. Jacobs was on the field Tuesday for the Packers’ second week of organized team activities. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said before practice that Jacobs’ situation hasn’t caused distractions. Jacobs was arrested May 26 in Brown County, Wisconsin, on allegations of strangulation and suffocation and other offenses. Hobart/Lawrence Police Chief Michael Renkas said police had been dispatched to a complaint involving Jacobs on the morning of May 23.

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BKL--FEVER-MOVING ON

Clark, Fever hope that team meeting helps players, coaches move on from Saturday’s sideline spat

SUMMARY: Two-time WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White told reporters Monday they had moved beyond what appeared to be a sideline spat. Apparently, they weren’t just speaking publicly about the incident. On Tuesday, Fever guard Sophie Cunningham revealed the team’s players and coaches also had a frank, “long” conversation intended to hash things out and get everyone back on the same page following back-to-back losses on the West Coast. But with the Fever about to embark on defending last year’s Commissioner’s Cup title, the time for talking is over. They want to see a change Thursday night when they host Atlanta.

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GLF--ON THE FRINGE-MEMORIAL

Nicklaus created a special event at the Memorial. It no longer stands out in big-money era of golf

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SOF--NCAA-WCWS-FINALS PREVIEW

Nijaree Canady and Texas Tech face familiar foe Texas for Women’s College World Series title

SUMMARY: Nijaree Canady and Texas Tech have performed well under pressure at the Women’s College World Series. The 11th-seeded Red Raiders won three elimination games, including two against top-seeded Alabama on Monday to earn a return trip to the finals. Canady saved her best for last, pitching a complete-game two-hitter as Texas Tech defeated Alabama 2-0 in the second semifinal matchup of the day. Texas Tech will play No. 2 seed Texas on Wednesday at Devon Park to begin a best-of-three series. It’s a rematch of last year’s national championship series. The Longhorns beat the Red Raiders in three games in 2025.

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BKN--NBA FINALS PREVIEW

The NBA Finals, which start Wednesday, will be a whole new world for many Knicks and Spurs

SUMMARY: For a few hours on Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks held practices on a floor that had the NBA Finals logo painted at midcourt. They did interviews with the logo as a backdrop. They saw finals mentions basically everywhere they looked. It might have seemed normal. It wasn’t. This stage — the NBA Finals — is new to just about everyone on the Spurs and Knicks rosters, meaning very few players on either side can have any real idea of how the moment will seem on Wednesday night when the 80th title series in league history gets underway in San Antonio.

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