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UPCOMING
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BBO--HALL OF FAME
DESCRIPTION: Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent are scheduled to address reporters on Saturday, a day before the trio will be formally inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. By Kenny Lacy. 600 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 07/25/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text
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FBN--49ERS-CAMP
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1. WITH: FBN--49ERS-CAMP
2. DESCRIPTION: The San Francisco 49ers open training camp as they try to build on last season’s 12-win campaign. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 700 words, photos.
3. UPCOMING: By 07/25/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT
4. WITH: FBN--49ERS-SHANAHAN CRASH
5. DESCRIPTION: San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a car crash earlier this month that will limit his participation at the start of training camp. The 49ers made the announcement on Saturday when the team opened training camp.
6. SENT: UPDATES UPCOMING: By 07/25/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT
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CAR--NASCAR-INDIANAPOLIS PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: Bubba Wallace is the defending Brickyard 400 champion, but it’s the race inside Sunday’s race that has been the buzz this week. As Wallace celebrates the biggest win of his career again, Ryan Blaney and Todd Gilliland will battle Sunday for the $1 million In-Season Challenge. By Michael Marot. 700 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 07/25/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text
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FBN--RAMS REPORT
DESCRIPTION: The Los Angeles Rams report to training camp at Loyola Marymount University. By Greg Beacham.
UPCOMING: By 07/25/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text
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FBN--SEAHAWKS-REPORT
DESCRIPTION: The Seattle Seahawks have their first practice of training camp under third-year coach Mike Macdonald. The Seahawks are the defending Super Bowl champions and their path to potentially repeating begins on Saturday. By Luke Olson. 600 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 07/25/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT, Text
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GLF--3M OPEN
DESCRIPTION: The third round of the 3M Open takes place at the TPC Twin Cities. By Dave Campbell. 500 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 07/25/2026 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo
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BBO--DODGERS-METS
DESCRIPTION: Los Angeles Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto faces New York Mets rookie Nolan McLean in an attractive pitching matchup at Citi Field. The last-place Mets are likely to be without star slugger Juan Soto, who will undergo imaging after leaving Friday night’s game with a sore calf. By Larry Fleisher. 300 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 07/25/2026 10:15 p.m. EDT, Text
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BKL--ALL-STAR
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8. DESCRIPTION: Caitlin Clark and Team Spoon take on Paige Bueckers and Team Coop in the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center. By Jay Cohen.
9. UPCOMING: By 07/25/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT
10. WITH: BKL--ALL-STAR-ENGELBERT
11. DESCRIPTION: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert meets with the media ahead of the All-Star Game at the United Center. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg.
12. UPCOMING: By 07/25/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT
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NEW AND DEVELOPING
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BKL--WNBA-MOUNTING DISCORD
Scrutiny of WNBA intensifies as mounting discord around the league looms over All-Star festivities
SUMMARY: The WNBA has never been bigger. More people are watching. More are investing. Salaries for many players are higher than ever. With the attention, scrutiny of some of the league’s biggest challenges has intensified: race, gender and sexuality. Mounting turmoil and discord has accompanied this transformative period for the WNBA that has featured a landmark collective bargaining agreement, league expansion and skyrocketing player recognition. It seems to have reached a new flashpoint as the league approached the halfway point of its 30th season. Race-driven conversations resurfaced after an incident between Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, while players have voiced frustrations with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and leadership.
WORDS: 906 - MOVED: 07/25/2026 1:05 p.m. EDT
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FBN--49ERS-SHANAHAN CRASH
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hurt in a car crash, limited as training camp opens
SUMMARY: San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was injured in a car crash earlier this month that will limit his participation at the start of training camp. The 49ers made the announcement Saturday when camp opened. Shanahan suffered a concussion, broke his nose and several ribs, and injured his hands in the crash, according to a person familiar with the injuries, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the person wasn’t authorized to discuss them. The team described the injuries only as “non-life-threatening” and thanked first responders for their work at the scene of the crash last week. The Niners will conduct their first practice on Sunday with assistant head coach/offensive line coach Chris Foerster running the team.
WORDS: 265 - MOVED: 07/25/2026 12:52 p.m. EDT. Will be updated.
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BKN--NBA ODDS-LEBRON’S DECISION
LeBron moves Philly up, but OKC and Spurs remain NBA favorites, according to books and markets
SUMMARY: The parity era in the NBA seems like it could continue. At least, that’s what oddsmakers and bettors appear to believe after LeBron James’ latest decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. New York’s championship run last month capped a season that extended an unprecedented run of NBA parity, with eight different franchises winning titles in the last eight seasons. There’s at least a reasonable chance now that the run of new champions will continue in 2027, and Philadelphia is just one of the contenders on that list.
WORDS: 947 - MOVED: 07/25/2026 12:27 p.m. EDT
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FBN--PATRIOTS-GONZALEZ
Christian Gonzalez has been offered highest contract in team history, Patriots owner Kraft says
SUMMARY: New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says star cornerback Christian Gonzalez has been offered the highest contract in team history. The Patriots picked up their star cornerback’s fifth-year option in April, meaning Gonzalez will make just over $18 million in the final year of his rookie deal in 2027. But he entered the offseason seeking long-term security beyond that. Kraft didn’t provide details on the offer. But Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie’s four-year contract currently tops NFL cornerbacks with average yearly value of approximately $31 million.
WORDS: 313 - MOVED: 07/25/2026 11:47 a.m. EDT
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ATH--US CHAMPIONSHIPS-GABBY THOMAS
Healthy again, Gabby Thomas explains why she’s skipping US nationals — and loving it
SUMMARY: Gabby Thomas chose to view herself as “healing” instead of “injured” last year. That, in short, is how the Olympic gold medalist in track — slowed, then eventually stopped by an aching Achilles tendon — made it through a frustrating 2025 and turned it into a much more interesting and successful 2026. Thomas isn’t competing this weekend at U.S. championships, but she says that’s not a sign she’s injured. She’s simply tailoring her schedule toward events in Europe and the plan is working. Recently, she ran her fifth sub-22 second 200 meters of the year and now she’s got 20 of those times, more than any other woman.
WORDS: 685 - MOVED: 07/25/2026 10:42 a.m. EDT
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BKN--76ERS-JAMES
LeBron James and Bryce Harper were teenage sensations. Both signed in Philly. Can they win a title?
SUMMARY: LeBron James has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, joining Bryce Harper as another superstar in the city. Both athletes were teenage phenoms and top draft picks. Harper, who signed with the Phillies ahead of the 2019 season, expressed excitement about James’ arrival. LeBron’s influence extends beyond basketball, with endorsements and a massive global following. His decision to join Philly isn’t about money but the desire to compete and win. The 76ers have struggled to advance in the playoffs, but with LeBron expectations are high. Fans are eager to see if he can lead them to a championship.
WORDS: 958 - MOVED: 07/25/2026 10:07 a.m. EDT
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SOC--BARCELONA-MCCAMEY
Barcelona women sign American goalkeeper Tyler McCamey
SUMMARY: Barcelona says it has signed American goalkeeper Tyler McCamey for its European-champion women’s team. The 24-year-old McCamey made 15 appearances for Dallas Trinity FC last season. She will join a side that has Spain’s world champion Cata Coll in goal. Barcelona won a fourth Champions League title in six seasons in May.
WORDS: 141 - MOVED: 07/25/2026 8:51 a.m. EDT
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MOVING TOMORROW
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BBO--HALL OF FAME
Mets’ outfielder Carlos Beltran will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, with a contingent of team fans expected to make the drive from New York. Beltran will be joined by two other members of the 2026 induction class made up of Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent.
