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BKL--USA BASKETBALL-LAWSON

DESCRIPTION: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. __ Kara Lawson has always been a basketball trailblazer and now the Duke women’s coach has a legit chance to lead USA to another gold medal. She has already guided the Americans to a 3-on-3 gold medal and now has a legit chance to lead the USA’s 5-on-5 squad in Los Angeles. Lawson has always wanted to be a coach since she was a little girl growing up in Virginia. She thought it might be at the high school level as the WNBA didn’t exist and college coaching wasn’t something she strived to do. By Basketball Writer Doug Feinberg.

UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Alternate Headlines, Photo, Text

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BKN--NBA DRAFT COVERAGE

FORMATS: Photo, Text

1. WITH: BKN--NBA DRAFT-BROOME’S SHOT

2. DESCRIPTION: Johni Broome has gone from college force at Auburn to second-round NBA draft pick. The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Broome with the No. 35 pick in Thursday’s second round. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 700 words and photo by 6 a.m.

3. UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT

4. WITH: BKN--NBA DRAFT-2026 LOOKAHEAD

5. DESCRIPTION: BYU signee AJ Dybantsa and Kansas recruit Darryn Peterson are the headliners when it comes to looking at potential lottery candidates for the 2026 NBA draft. By Aaron Beard. UPCOMING: 900 words and photos by noon.

6. UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 10:00 a.m. EDT

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TEN WIMBLEDON DRAW

FORMATS: Text

7. WITH: TEN WIMBLEDON DRAW

8. DESCRIPTION: LONDON -- The brackets are set for women’s and men’s singles at Wimbledon on Friday. 500 words. File Photos. By Howard Fendrich.

9. UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 10:00 a.m. EDT

10. WITH: TEN WIMBLEDON GUIDE

11. DESCRIPTION: A look at when Wimbledon begins, how to watch on TV, the betting favorites, the defending champions and more. By Howard Fendrich. 700 words, photos.

12. UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 10:00 a.m. EDT

13. WITH: TEN WIMBLEDON ANNIVERSARIES

14. DESCRIPTION: LONDON -- A look at some significant anniversaries at Wimbledon this year, including titles for Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King 50 years ago, the longest match in tennis history 15 years ago, a “Serena Slam” 10 years ago and a COVID cancellation five years ago. By Howard Fendrich. 700 words. File Photos.

15. UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 10:00 a.m. EDT

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CAR--F1-AUSTRIAN GP PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: Mercedes and Red Bull aim to up the pressure on McLaren as the cars take to the track for practice ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 12:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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SOC--CWC--ROUND OF 16

DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — After a group phase in which stadiums were filled to less than 60% capacity, nine European teams and four from Brazil will be in the Club World Cup’s round of 16. 500 words, photos, by 2 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 2:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BKN--MAVERICKS-FLAGG

DESCRIPTION: DALLAS — Cooper Flagg is introduced in Dallas after the Mavericks drafted him No. 1 overall. It’s an unlikely landing spot for the former Duke star considering the Mavs just a 1.8% chance in the NBA draft lottery. By Schuyler Dixon. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 3:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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HKN--LABOR DEAL EXPLAINER

DESCRIPTION: An 84-game season is coming to the NHL as part of an extension of the collective bargaining agreement. The league and the Players’ Association are on the verge of reaching a deal to extend the CBA. It could be announced as soon as later Friday before the first round of the draft. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 500 words.

UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 4:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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CAR--NASCAR-ATLANTA-PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: HAMPTON, Ga. -- Denny Hamlin is the No. 1 seed as NASCAR’s first in-season tournament makes its debut as the Cup Series moves to Atlanta for Saturday night’s race. The five-race, bracket-style tournament comes with a $1 million prize and is designed to generate interest as a new twist to the normal points race in the Cup Series. By Charles Odum. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 5 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 5:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--LPGA TOUR

DESCRIPTION: MIDLAND, Mich. — Cassie Porter and Gemma Dryburgh took the lead into the second round of the Dow Championship, the LPGA Tour’s only team event. UPCOMING: 300 words.

UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BOX--ALVAREZ-CRAWFORD

DESCRIPTION: LAS VEGAS — Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford promote their showdown on Sept. 13 in Las Vegas. By W.G. Ramirez. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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HKN--NHL DRAFT

DESCRIPTION: LOS ANGELES -- The NHL opens its first decentralized draft with the New York Islanders holding the No. 1 overall pick and a choice among defenseman Matthew Schaefer, forwards Michael Misa and James Hagens and more. By Greg Beacham. 650 words, photos, sidebars on merit. Draft begins 7 p.m. Eastern.

UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 8:00 p.m. EDT, Photo, Text

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GLF--ROCKET CLASSIC

DESCRIPTION: DETROIT — Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter each shot 10-under 62 to break the Rocket Classic record and share the first-round lead, but they can’t get comfortable at the relatively easy Detroit Golf Club. By Larry Lage. UPCOMING: 600 words by 8 p.m.

UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 8:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--CUBS-ASTROS

DESCRIPTION: HOUSTON — Chicago’s Kyle Tucker will face his former team for the first time since an off-season trade when the Cubs visit the Houston Astros for the opener of a three-game series. UPCOMING: 300 words. Photos.

UPCOMING: By 06/27/2025 11:15 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--US SENIOR OPEN

For Harrington, one bogey outshines the birdies and keeps him in share of lead at US Senior Open

SUMMARY: Padraig Harrington made four birdies, though it was the bogey he saved after losing a tee shot deep in a thicket of trees on the 15th hole that helped him keep a share of the first-round lead with Mark Hensby at the U.S. Senior Open. The leaders shot 3-under 67 for a one-shot advantage over a group of seven, including Stewart Cink, who hit the first 17 greens before making bogey after coming up short on No. 18.

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BKN--NBA DRAFT

NBA draft resumes with trades, early selections of All-Americans Broome and Kalkbrenner

SUMMARY: The NBA draft resumed with a trade and the deals appeared likely to continue throughout the second round. The Phoenix Suns opened it by taking Rasheer Fleming after agreeing to acquire the pick earlier Thursday from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves still made the No. 31 pick, but Phoenix and Minnesota had worked out the swap a few hours earlier, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was not officially announced. Among the familiar names going early in the second round were Auburn All-American Johni Broome to Philadelphia at No. 35, one pick after Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner.

WORDS: 756 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 11:15 p.m. EDT

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BBO--METS-CANNING

Mets P Griffin Canning injures left ankle. Manager Carlos Mendoza says ‘it looks like an Achilles’

SUMMARY: New York Mets right-hander Griffin Canning left Thursday night’s game against Atlanta in the third inning after suffering a left ankle injury on a non-contact play. After the Mets beat the Braves 4-0, New York manager Carlos Mendoza said Canning’s injury “looks like an Achilles.” Canning struck out three and allowed just one baserunner — Eli White’s single leading off the inning — before he was hurt while breaking toward the left side of the infield on Nick Allen’s one-out grounder to shortstop. The 29-year-old Canning immediately began hopping on his right leg and took only a couple steps before dropping onto the field with his left leg elevated. The Mets said after the inning that Canning will undergo imaging on the ankle.

WORDS: 586 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 11:13 p.m. EDT

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CB-DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-WANDER FRANCO TRIAL

Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco convicted of sexually abusing a child and gets a suspended sentence

SUMMARY: Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexually abusing a child. A Dominican Republic court handed him a two-year suspended sentence Thursday. Franco was accused of having a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and transferring money to her mother for consent. He was found not guilty of sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor and human trafficking. Prosecutors sought a five-year prison term for Franco and a 10-year sentence for the girl’s mother, who was also found guilty and will serve her full term. Major League Baseball said it would conclude its own investigation later. Franco’s baseball career remains on hold amid ongoing legal issues.

WORDS: 542 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 9:59 p.m. EDT

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SOC--CWC-HEAT WAVE-DOG BOOTIES

Some sniffer dogs at the Club World Cup outfitted with booties to protect their paws from the heat

SUMMARY: Fans and players weren’t the only ones coping with extreme heat this week at the Club World Cup. Sniffer dogs — a common addition to the security details at many large sporting events — had a job to do at the international soccer tournament despite the sweltering temperatures. And because that job includes walking on hot asphalt, it can be tough on an animal’s feet. The solution? In Philadelphia, the sniffer dogs at Lincoln Financial Field were outfitted with brightly colored booties as temperatures soared.

WORDS: 430 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 7:50 p.m. EDT

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BBO--ALL-STARS

Judge, Ohtani elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters

SUMMARY: The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge have been the first players picked for the July 15 All-Star Game at Atlanta’s Truist Park, elected as starters by fans. Judge led the major leagues with 4,012,983 votes in the first round of fan balloting and the outfielder was picked for his seventh American League start in eight All-Star Games, though he missed the 2023 game because of a sprained right big toe. He also was the leading vote-getter during the first phase in 2022 and last year. Ohtani topped the NL and was second in the big leagues with 3,967,668 votes, becoming the first designated hitter to start in five straight All-Star Games.

WORDS: 368 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 7:38 p.m. EDT

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GLF--ROCKET CLASSIC

Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter shoot Rocket Classic-record 62s to share 1st-round lead

SUMMARY: Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter each shot 10-under 62 on Thursday to break the Rocket Classic record and share the first-round lead. Detroit Golf Club has been one of the easiest courses since the PGA Tour made it an annual stop in 2019. A pair of Korn Ferry graduates took full advantage. Potgieter, the 20-year-old South African who grew up in Australia, started at No. 10 and set a tournament record with a 7-under 29 on the back nine. He added three birdies on his back nine and caught the left edge on a 12-foot putt on his final hole. Potgieter and Roy each had an eagle and eight birdies in bogey-free rounds. Min Woo Lee, Max Greyserman and Mark Hubbard were a stroke back.

WORDS: 651 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 7:35 p.m. EDT

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BBO--DODGERS-KERSHAW

Dodgers left-hander Kershaw strikes out 5, moves closer to 3,000 career strikeouts

SUMMARY: Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw inched closer to 3,000 career strikeouts on Thursday, fanning five in six innings against the Colorado Rockies. Kershaw has 2,997 strikeouts in his 18-year career, three short of becoming the 20th major leaguer to reach the milestone. The 37-year-old would be the third active pitcher to reach the mark behind Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer. Verlander, in his 20th season, has 3,468 strikeouts. Scherzer has 3,412 in 18 seasons.

WORDS: 470 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 7:10 p.m. EDT

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BBO--GIANTS-BONDS STATUE

Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the Giants’ ballpark, team CEO says

SUMMARY: Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the San Francisco Giants’ home stadium where he set baseball’s career home run record. Giants President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Baer said Thursday during a radio interview in San Francisco that Bonds is certainly deserving of a statue and that one is on the radar. Baer didn’t have any details of when that would happen. Bonds played for San Francisco the last 15 of his 22 big league seasons, hitting 586 of his 762 career homers while with the Giants from 1993-2007. He set the single-season MLB record with 73 homers in 2001, and hit his record-breaking 756th homer to pass Hank Aaron in a home game on Aug. 7, 2007.

WORDS: 304 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 6:39 p.m. EDT

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US--NCAA-ATHLETE GAMBLING

NCAA considering proposal to allow college athletes, staff to bet on professional sports

SUMMARY: The NCAA is considering a proposal to allow athletes and staff to bet on professional sports while maintaining strict bans on college sports betting. The Division I Council introduced the idea, which requires approval from Divisions II and III. The NCAA says this shift reflects the rise of legalized gambling and aims to focus enforcement on college sports integrity. Current rules already ban betting on NCAA sports, with severe penalties for violations. Officials argue this approach could better address gambling issues among athletes.

WORDS: 690 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 6:29 p.m. EDT

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US-STADIUMS-ROYALS-CHIEFS

Chiefs seek extension for Kansas stadium financing, raising possibility of move across state line

SUMMARY: The Chiefs have requested an extension to the end-of-June deadline for a stadium financing package from the state of Kansas in a letter to the Kansas Senate president. The request Thursday is an indication that the NFL franchise’s potential move across the state line from Missouri is a legitimate possibility. Many believed that once Missouri lawmakers approved a financing package earlier this month, the Chiefs would ultimately renovate Arrowhead Stadium. But the deal from Kansas lawmakers may prove too lucrative to pass up. Donovan says there has been “significant progress” on plans for a new domed stadium, team headquarters, practice facility and mixed-use entertainment district.

WORDS: 789 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 6:25 p.m. EDT

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HKN--CBA EXTENSION

NHL and NHLPA close to agreeing on 4-year CBA extension including an 84-game season, AP sources say

SUMMARY: Two people familiar with negotiations tell The Associated Press the NHL and NHL Players’ Association are close to an agreement on a four-year extension of the collective bargaining agreement. They confirmed that going to an 84-game season from 82 is among the changes coming. The league and union have been in talks since April and are on the verge of a deal more than a year before the current CBA expires. Other changes include shortening the maximum length of contracts and adding a playoff salary cap.

WORDS: 450 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 6:00 p.m. EDT

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FBN--TUCKER-SUSPENDED

NFL suspends Justin Tucker for first 10 weeks of the season for violating personal conduct policy

SUMMARY: The NFL has suspended former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker for the first 10 weeks next season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. The league announced the punishment Thursday. It takes effect on Aug. 26, which is roster cutdown day, and Tucker is eligible for reinstatement on Nov. 11. He is a free agent after the Ravens released him last month in the aftermath of reports that he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by massage therapists. A five-time All-Pro, the 35-year-old Tucker has played his entire 13-year career with Baltimore. He’s considered one of the best kickers in NFL history, although 2024 was his worst season.

WORDS: 381 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 5:14 p.m. EDT

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FBN--SUPER BOWL-HALFTIME ARREST

Super Bowl halftime performer charged for running on field with ‘Sudan and Free Gaza’ flag

SUMMARY: A Super Bowl halftime show performer has been charged with two misdemeanors, about 4 1/2 months after he ran across the field at the Superdome waving a flag that included the words “Sudan and Free Gaza.” Louisiana State Police say 41-year-old Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu turned himself in to authorities on Thursday to face of charges resisting a police officer and disturbing the peace by interrupting a lawful assembly. Nantambu revealed the flag and ran on the field during rapper Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance on Feb. 9. The NFL said at the time he would be banned for life from league stadiums and events.

WORDS: 227 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 4:40 p.m. EDT

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ATH--KIPYEGON-4 MINUTE MILE QUEST

Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon falls short in her attempt to break 4-minute mile

SUMMARY: Three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has failed in her bid to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes. On Thursday in Paris, she clocked 4 minutes, 06.42 seconds, surpassing her world record of 4:07.64. However, the time won’t be officially recognized as the event was unofficial. The race featured 13 pacers to reduce drag, but Kipyegon struggled midway and couldn’t shave off the needed 7.65 seconds. The event took place in excellent weather conditions before a few thousand spectators. Kipyegon set the women’s mile world record two years ago and remains a dominant figure in middle-distance running.

WORDS: 527 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 4:05 p.m. EDT

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US--SUPER-BOWL-FLAG-PROTEST

Super Bowl halftime performer arrested after police say he held flag stating ‘Sudan and Free Gaza.’

SUMMARY: Louisiana State police say a performer at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance in February has been arrested. He’s accused of holding up a Sudanese flag with the message “Sudan and Free Gaza.” The arrest comes after New Orleans police said shortly after the football game at Caesars Superdome that the cast member would not face charges. A Louisiana State Police spokeswoman did not immediately return a message Thursday. The performer, 41-year-old Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu of New Orleans was booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center. He faces charges of resisting an officer and disturbing the peace by interruption of a lawful assembly.

WORDS: 486 - MOVED: 06/26/2025 4:03 p.m. EDT

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SOC--CWC-INTER MIAMI-FAMILIAR FACE

Messi and Inter Miami stars prepare to face former coach Luis Enrique and PSG in Club World Cup

SUMMARY: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and their Inter Miami teammates took the field at their practice facility Thursday for another training session. There wasn’t much different about what they did. Dribbling drills. Some laughs. Interactions with coaches. But this training was more important than most. In a few days, Inter Miami will play one of the biggest matches of its five-year club history when the Herons take on French juggernaut Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup round of 16. It will be the first time Messi faces his former club since his exit from PSG in 2023 after two seasons. He also will be facing his former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique, now the coach of PSG.

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BBO--ROYALS-WITT-WBC

Team USA’s Bobby Witt Jr. ready for bigger role in 2026 World Baseball Classic

SUMMARY: Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is going to again play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. He certainly will have a bigger role than last time. Witt announced Thursday that he’s committed to playing for the United States in the 2026 WBC. When part of Team USA in 2023, he was 22, coming off a standout rookie MLB season and the youngest player on the team. He was was a bench player who went 1 for 2 at the plate. Witt was the runner-up to Yankees slugger and Team USA captain Aaron Judge in the American League MVP voting last season.

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