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BKN-NBA PLAYOFF COVERAGE

FORMATS: Text, Photo

1. WITH: BKN-NBA PLAYOFF COVERAGE

2. DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the NBA playoffs

3. UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT

4. WITH: BKN--SPURS-TIMBERWOLVES

5. DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6, facing a 3-2 deficit and trying to keep alive their rugged second-round playoff series. By Dave Campbell. 500 words, photos. Game starts at 9:30 p.m. EDT.

6. UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT

7. WITH: BKN--PISTONS-CAVALIERS

8. DESCRIPTION: CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Cavaliers look to advance to the Eastern Conference final for the first time since 2018 when they host the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of their second-round playoff series. By Joe Reedy. 500 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. ET

9. UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT

10. WITH: BKN--KNICKS-BROWN

11. DESCRIPTION: GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Mike Brown was hired for this moment. The New York Knicks already had a coach who could get them to the conference finals, and they fired him right after. Brown was brought in to get the Knicks further and he’s about to get his chance.

12. UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 5:00 p.m. EDT

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TEN--ITALIAN OPEN

DESCRIPTION: ROME — Jannik Sinner faces either Daniil Medvedev or Spanish qualifier Martin Landaluce in the Italian Open semifinals. The other semifinal features Casper Ruud against Luciano Darderi. UPCOMING.

UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 2:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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FBN--NFL SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION: The NFL schedule makers explain the decisions around putting together the 272-game puzzle. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. 750 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 2:31 p.m. EDT, Text

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GLF--PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

DESCRIPTION: NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Scottie Scheffler is part of a seven-way tie for the lead going into the second round of the PGA Championship. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BKN--GRIZZLIES-CLARKE-DEATH-WHAT TO KNOW

DESCRIPTION: It may take weeks before the Memphis Grizzlies have answers about why Brandon Clarke died. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. Text, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 3:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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HKO--WORLDS

DESCRIPTION: The ice hockey world championship opens in the Swiss cities of Zurich and Fribourg with defending champions United States facing Switzerland and Canada playing Sweden.

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

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BKN--WARRIORS-KERR

DESCRIPTION: Steve Kerr discusses his decision to return as coach of the Golden State Warriors. By Josh Dubow. 700 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 7:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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BBO--YANKEES-METS

DESCRIPTION: Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees take on Juan Soto and the New York Mets in their Subway Series opener at Citi Field. By Baseball Writer Mike Fitzpatrick. 300 words, with photos.

UPCOMING: By 05/15/2026 10:15 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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RAC--PREAKNESS STAKES PREVIEW

The Preakness at Laurel Park has a little bit of everything but the Kentucky Derby winner

SUMMARY: The 151st Preakness Stakes is set to offer excitement despite lacking a Kentucky Derby winner aiming for the Triple Crown. The race is at Laurel Park, a 115-year-old track hosting the event for the first time while Pimlico Race Course undergoes reconstruction. The Preakness will return to Pimlico next year. With no clear favorite, six horses have opened at odds of 8-1 or shorter. Brittany Russell aims to make history with hometown horse Taj Mahal. The Preakness airs on NBC and Peacock, with post time at 7:01 p.m. EDT. The event could reveal a new star in horse racing.

WORDS: 790 - MOVED: 05/15/2026 11:22 a.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:3162114f15e1a52bfd25c73c2543cb09&mediaType=text

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BOX--USYK INTERVIEW

Don’t expect Oleksandr Usyk to get into the ring with Jake Paul any time soon

SUMMARY: Oleksandr Usyk wants to make some “noise” before he calls time on a career that has made him the most dominant heavyweight boxer of his generation. That goes some way to explaining this month’s showdown with a champion kickboxer in Egypt. Just don’t expect to see him in the ring with YouTube star Jake Paul anytime soon. But Usyk is far from dismissive of the growing trend for boxers to take on ever more unusual and lucrative fights against opponents from different sports. He tells The Associated Press that “everything that happens in today’s world is a show, it’s all like a movie. And we are simply actors in that movie.”

WORDS: 787 - MOVED: 05/15/2026 10:36 a.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:6fecf5790fdeeedab6468b605722a5f7&mediaType=text

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SOC--WCUP MEXICO-SOUTH KOREANS

Nuevo León courts South Korean World Cup fans as ‘Pes-korea’ buzzes near Monterrey

WORDS: 1048 - MOVED: 05/15/2026 10:28 a.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:c2a610f2a601fe862d29eb1e05523cb6&mediaType=text

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RAC--PREAKNESS-RUSSELL

Brittany Russell, with husband Sheldon riding, could make Preakness history with Taj Mahal

SUMMARY: Brittany Russell has a chance to make horse racing history as the latest woman to train a Triple Crown race winner. Following Cherie DeVaux’s Kentucky Derby win and Jenna Antonucci’s Belmont victory, Russell aims to complete the sweep by winning the Preakness Stakes with Taj Mahal on Saturday. The race takes place at Laurel Park, Russell’s home track, and her husband Sheldon is the jockey. This could make them the first married couple to win a Triple Crown race as trainer and jockey. Taj Mahal is a strong contender, unbeaten in three races at Laurel Park.

WORDS: 743 - MOVED: 05/15/2026 9:43 a.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:2acd525672533112816c91dcc8316024&mediaType=text

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SOC--WCUP-OFFICIAL SONG-SHAKIRA-BURNA BOY

Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’

SUMMARY: Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have released the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem. It is titled “Dai Dai.” It’s a mesh of their musical landscapes. Afrobeats and Latin rhythms are prevalent in this undeniably global pop song. In one verse, they name a number of the world’s most famous soccer players and countries competing in this years’ World Cup. But lyrically, the song is about believing in yourself. The FIFA tournament will kick off on June 11 with Mexico taking on South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium just outside New York City.

WORDS: 438 - MOVED: 05/15/2026 9:30 a.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:db577fc3124cffcbd2026578641ff04b&mediaType=text

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HKN--GOLDEN KNIGHTS ADVANCE

The Golden Knights have been winning since they were born. They’re back in another conference final

SUMMARY: If a gambler at Las Vegas’ high-stakes tables got on a winning run as long and as impressive as the Golden Knights’ first nine seasons in the NHL, the casino would probably ask him to leave. The rest of the NHL can’t get rid of the Knights that easily and their ridiculous roll has extended all the way into yet another Western Conference finals. The Knights won their 14th playoff series when they finished off the upstart Anaheim Ducks with a 5-1 victory in Game 6 of the second round Thursday night. No team has won more postseason series since Vegas entered the league in 2017.

WORDS: 871 - MOVED: 05/15/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:4d3d1e1af3e1732e2f9987c8f3c2ae94&mediaType=text

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FBN--ON FOOTBALL-NFL SCHEDULE-NETWORKS

The NFL keeps spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates more windows on other days

SUMMARY: The NFL schedule traditionally gets plenty of attention. Government officials usually check it to see when the Washington Commanders or their favorite team are playing. However, there has been scrutiny as the league has carved out games for streaming services. Of the 272 regular-season games, 22 will stream as the primary network which is one more than announced last season and 14 will be primarily on cable. That leaves 236 games that will be on CBS, Fox, NBC or ABC, meaning 87% of the schedule will be on broadcast television, the same percentage as last year. All games in a team’s home market air on a broadcast network. Even with greater scrutiny of its distribution models, the league stuck to the same plan.

WORDS: 1053 - MOVED: 05/15/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:d335bb19a17f3c1eb5be81e5656309d1&mediaType=text

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HKN--CANADIENS-DOBES

Canadiens goalie Dobes delivers on coach’s faith by rebounding from tough start in win over Sabres

SUMMARY: Montreal Canadiens rookie goalie Jakub Dobes shook off a rough start and feels indebted to coach Martin St. Louis for not yanking him. After allowing three goals on Buffalo’s first shots, Dobes bounced back to stop the final 32 he faced in a 6-3 win over the Sabres in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series. Montreal now has a 3-2 edge and returns home to host Game 6 on Saturday. Dobes showed he regained his form by stopping Tage Thompson on a breakaway four minutes into the second period. The Canadiens responded by closing the period with three goals over the final 12 minutes.

WORDS: 637 - MOVED: 05/15/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:9a9c3ad2f6abe372070073892f556d7d&mediaType=text

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SOC--WCUP-JAPAN SQUAD

Premier League winger Mitoma out of Japan squad for World Cup as 26-player squad named

SUMMARY: Injured Premier League winger Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan’s World Cup squad when coach Hajime Moriyasu named his 26 players for the tournament starting next month in North America. Captain and Liverpool defensive midfielder Wataru Endo and veteran fullback Yuto Nagatomo were included Friday. The 28-year-old Mitoma suffered a hamstring injury during Brighton’s 3-0 win over Wolves in the Premier League last weekend.

WORDS: 332 - MOVED: 05/15/2026 3:09 a.m. EDT

https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:a8540cb065e7a8f298dccf9975327ecf&mediaType=text

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MOVING TOMORROW

—SOC--FA Cup Final

—RAC--Preakness Stakes

—HKN--Sabres-Canadiens (Game 6)

—Yankees-Mets

—US--Women’s Handball