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UPCOMING

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BBO--DODGERS-YANKEES-GAME 1

DESCRIPTION: In a marquee matchup of All-Star pitchers, young New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler faces World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first game of a day-night doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. By Baseball Writer Mike Fitzpatrick. 300 words, with photos.

UPCOMING: By 07/19/2026 3:35 p.m. EDT, Text

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SOC--WORLD CUP FINAL

FORMATS: Text, AP 360, Video, DigitalPlans, LiveVideo, Photo

1. WITH: SOC--WORLD CUP AWARDS

2. DESCRIPTION: Lionel Messi has quite a climb to catch Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot as the leading scorer at this World Cup. Even if Messi can’t get there, a record-extending third Golden Ball as the best player at the tournament seems well in reach.

3. UPCOMING: By 07/19/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT

4. WITH: SOC--WCUP FINAL-ARGENTINA-SPAIN

5. DESCRIPTION: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Lionel Messi and Argentina look for back-to-back World Cup titles on Sunday, taking on favored Spain in soccer’s biggest game. By Tim Reynolds. Text, photos. Match starts at 3 p.m. EDT.

6. UPCOMING: By 07/19/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT

7. WITH: SOC--WCUP FINAL-WHAT TO KNOW

8. DESCRIPTION: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Spain’s youth and experience may both be served in this World Cup final, while Lionel Messi is set for even more accomplishments. Some of what to know going into the title game on Sunday afternoon. By Tim Reynolds. Text, photos.

9. SENT: By 07/19/2026 6:00 p.m. EDT

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BBO--DODGERS-YANKEES-GAME 2

DESCRIPTION: The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees wrap up their high-profile series with the second game of a day-night doubleheader caused by Saturday night’s rainout. By Baseball Writer Mike Fitzpatrick. 300 words, with photos.

UPCOMING: By 07/19/2026 10:20 p.m. EDT, Text

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CAR--NASCAR-NORTH WILKESBORO

DESCRIPTION: Ryan Blaney has the pole for the first Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro in 30 years. 700 words, photos. Race starts at 7 p.m. EDT.

UPCOMING: By 07/19/2026 11:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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CYC--TOUR DE FRANCE

Evenepoel wins 15th stage of the Tour and Pogacar retains big lead as Vingegaard crashes out of race

SUMMARY: Remco Evenepoel held off Tadej Pogacar and his teammate Isaac Del Toro at the end to win the 15th stage of the Tour de France. Pogacar kept his commanding overall lead and saw his main rival Jonas Vingegaard crash out of the race. Belgian rider Evenepoel withstood two attacks from Del Toro in the last 800 meters and then beat Pogacar in a dash to the line for his first stage win of this year’s race and third overall on the Tour. Del Toro finished a few seconds behind them in third. Vingegaard’s retirement means that Evenepoel climbed to second overall, 5 minutes behind four-time Tour champion Pogacar, with Del Toro 5: 58 back from Pogacar in third place.

WORDS: 833 - MOVED: 07/19/2026 1:11 p.m. EDT

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BBO--MARLINS-SASAKI

Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki to sign with Marlins, forgo professional career in home country

SUMMARY: Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki will sign with the Miami Marlins and forgo a professional career in his home country. The Marlins selected Sasaki out of Stanford in the eighth round of Major League Baseball’s amateur draft last week, but the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks also selected him in the first round of the Nippon Professional Baseball draft, setting up a difficult decision. Sasaki played under Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani’s father, Toru, and is Japan’s all-time high school home run leader with 140. He made waves out of high school, opting out of the Nippon league’s draft to play at Stanford. The 21-year-old first baseman played two seasons at Stanford, hitting .262 with 16 homers and 47 RBIs as a sophomore last year.

WORDS: 298 - MOVED: 07/19/2026 1:01 p.m. EDT

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BKN--THREE-TEAM TRADE

Dort going from Thunder to Hawks, Risacher going to Mavericks in 3-team trade, AP source says

SUMMARY: Oklahoma City is trading starting forward and defensive standout Lu Dort to Atlanta as part of a three-team deal that also has the Hawks sending former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Sunday. Atlanta also will receive Ryan Nembhard from Dallas and the Thunder will be getting three heavily protected second-round draft picks, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has yet to receive the necessary approvals from the NBA.

WORDS: 229 - MOVED: 07/19/2026 12:57 p.m. EDT

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BBO--DODGERS-OHTANI

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for ‘some time’ because of left knee irritation

SUMMARY: Shohei Ohtani won’t make his next scheduled start on the mound because of left knee irritation and isn’t expected back in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation for a while. The two-way superstar received a lubricant injection just before the All-Star break last week and had been expected to pitch Wednesday at Philadelphia. Ohtani, however, still didn’t feel 100% while playing catch this weekend, so he and the Dodgers decided not to even test the knee with a bullpen session. The four-time MVP hasn’t pitched since July 3, and it’s unclear when he’ll return to the mound. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani feels no pain in the knee when hitting.

WORDS: 285 - MOVED: 07/19/2026 12:19 p.m. EDT. Will be updated.

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CAR--F1-BELGIAN-GP

Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out

SUMMARY: Kimi Antonelli has seen off a challenge from Charles Leclerc to get back to winning ways at the Belgian Grand Prix as his teammate and Formula 1 title rival George Russell failed to finish. Antonelli started on pole but lost the lead to Leclerc when a virtual safety car slowdown allowed the Ferrari driver to save time during his pit stop. Antonelli sped back past Leclerc with 10 laps remaining and cruised from there to his sixth win of the season. Leclerc was second and Max Verstappen was third after briefly taking, then losing, the lead from Antonelli on the opening lap.

WORDS: 652 - MOVED: 07/19/2026 12:17 p.m. EDT

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SOC--WCUP-PRIZE MONEY-EXPLAINER

The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse

WORDS: 858 - MOVED: 07/19/2026 11:11 a.m. EDT

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GLF--BRITISH OPEN

Ryan Fox wins the British Open with birdie on the final hole

SUMMARY: Ryan Fox capped off an amazing week at the British Open with a finish he won’t forget. The 39-year-old from New Zealand made a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 68 to capture his first major championship. It was only the fifth birdie on the tough closing hole at Royal Birkdale on Sunday. It gave Fox a one-shot victory over hard-luck Cameron Young. The American shot a 64 and waited more than two hours to see if it would hold up. It almost did until Fox kept bouncing back from bogeys and finished with a birdie.

WORDS: 177 - MOVED: 07/19/2026 1:49 p.m. EDT. Will be updated.

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SOC--WCUP-TAKEAWAYS

Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered

SUMMARY: The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina marks the end of the biggest tournament in history. On Sunday, a record 104 games will have been played across six weeks and three countries. The expanded 48-team format brought surprises, with Cape Verde, Congo, and Curaçao making headlines. Lionel Messi became the all-time leading World Cup scorer. Video reviews sparked controversy, and high-tech balls led to disallowed goals. Despite high ticket prices, fans filled stadiums. Hydration breaks were unpopular, and Iran’s participation was politically charged. Former President Trump’s involvement raised questions about political interference.

WORDS: 1179 - MOVED: 07/19/2026 9:44 a.m. EDT. Will be updated.

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MOVING TOMORROW

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SOC--WORLD CUP -- Reactions from Spain and Argentina following the World Cup final.